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Jim Carrey
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P.O. Box 57593
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
USA
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P.O. Box 57593
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
USA
Jim Carrey, born James Eugene Carrey on January 17, 1962, in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, is an actor, comedian, writer, and artist renowned for his energetic performances and rubber-faced expressions. Carrey’s early life was marked by hardship. His family struggled financially, and he began performing stand-up comedy in Toronto at age 15 to support them. His unique, physical style of comedy eventually caught the attention of Rodney Dangerfield, who invited Carrey to open for him on tour in Las Vegas. This exposure led to a move to Los Angeles, where Carrey honed his craft at comedy clubs like The Comedy Store, becoming known for his wild impersonations and extreme physicality.
In 1990, Carrey joined the sketch comedy show In Living Color, where his breakout characters and unrestrained performances brought him national attention. This led to his first lead roles in Hollywood films, including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), The Mask (1994), and Dumb and Dumber (1994), all of which solidified his status as a comedic star. Known for his elasticity, both physically and in his performances, Carrey brought a distinctive, high-energy style to each role, attracting a devoted fanbase and becoming one of the highest-paid actors of the ’90s.
Carrey’s career took a transformative turn with more serious, dramatic roles in films like The Truman Show (1998), Man on the Moon (1999), and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), which earned him critical acclaim and showed his depth as an actor. His performance in The Truman Show earned him a Golden Globe, while Man on the Moon, where he portrayed comedian Andy Kaufman, won him a second Golden Globe. These roles expanded Carrey’s range and showcased his ability to bring emotional complexity to his characters, challenging Hollywood’s perception of him as a purely comedic actor.
