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Jim Carrey
For the retired American ice hockey player, see Jim Carey (ice hockey).
James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadianactor and comedian. He is known for his acting in movies, such as the Ace Ventura movie series, Dumb and Dumber, The Cable Guy, Liar Liar and Bruce Almighty. He has also been successful in dramatic roles in movies such as The Truman Show, Man on the Moon, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and The Number 23. He won the Golden Globe Award in 2000. Carrey has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.[1]
Influences
[change | change source]Carrey stated comedians like Jerry Lewis, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Dick Van Dyke, Bill Cosby, Mel Brooks and Sam Kinison as influences.
Filmography
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Jim Carrey
Canadian-American actor and comedian (born 1962)
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| Born | James Eugene Carrey (1962-01-17) January 17, 1962 (age 63) Newmarket, Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | 1977–present |
| Works | Full list |
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| Partner | Jenny McCarthy (2005–2010) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Full list |
James Eugene Carrey (; born January 17, 1962)[2] is a Canadian-American actor and comedian primarily known for his energetic slapstick performances.[3] After spending the 1980s honing his comedy act and playing supporting roles in films, Carrey gained recognition when he was cast in the American sketch comedy te
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Jim Carrey
Nation-State
Canadian–American
Hometown
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Los Angeles, California, United States
Jim Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is an a Canadian–American voice actor and comedian known for his energetic slapstick performances. After spending the 1980s honing his stand-up comedy act and portraying mostly supporting roles in films, Carrey gained wide recognition in 1990 when he was cast in the American sketch comedy television series In Living Color (1990–1994). He broke out as a film star after starring in a string of box office hits with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber (all 1994), which he followed up with Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls and Batman Forever (both 1995). The success of these five films led to Carrey being the first actor to receive a $20 million salary for performing in films, beginning with The Cable Guy (1996).
He continued to have success as a leading actor in comedies such as Liar Liar (1997), How the