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It is a bit jarring to see a movie hero to millions of 6 to 12-year-olds sporting long hair, tattoos, and purple fingernails, gyrating and singing a heavy metal rock song at the Grand Olympic Auditorium in  downtown Los Angles.  And yet, there is Brendan Fraser, the star of George of the Jungle and Dudley Do-Right, leering and swearing, making obscene gestures, and apparently smoking illicit substances.  As it turns out, however, Fraser's display of debauchery does not mark a sudden shift in the personality of a movie actor known for his gentleness, intelligence, and good looks; it's merely Fraser shooting a scene for Bedazzled, a new movie due to be released this month, and the most recent film in an eclectic and diverse career that has brought this talented and self-effacing actor to the brink of superstardom.