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Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey

Actor · born 17 January 1962 · Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

James Eugene Carrey (/ˈkæri/; born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. Known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances, he has received two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for BAFTA Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

After spending the 1980s honing his comedy act and playing supporting roles in films, Carrey gained recognition when he was cast in the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color (1990–1994). He broke out as a film star after starring in a string of box office hits, such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber (all 1994), Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, and Batman Forever(both 1995). The success of these five films led to Carrey being the first comic actor to receive an upfront $20 million salary for performing in films, beginning with The Cable Guy (1996).

Where to start: The Truman Show (1998).

As actor 91

TV shows 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jim Carrey movie?

By viewer score, The Truman Show (1998) at 8.2/10.

What are Jim Carrey’s most popular movies?

The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Bruce Almighty.

How many movies has Jim Carrey made?

91 films on TMDB, 91 as actor.

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