Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey

James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American 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).

Jim Carrey

Born
James Eugene Carrey
January 17, 1962 (age 62)
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Citizenship
Canada • United States

Occupations
Actor • comedian

Years active
1977–present

Works
Full list

Spouses
Melissa Womer
(m. 1987; div. 1995)​
Lauren Holly
(m. 1996; div. 1997)

Children
1

Awards
Full list

Comedy career

Medium
Stand-up • film • television

Genres
Observational comedy • physical comedy • surreal humor • character comedy • impressions • slapstick • satire

Subject(s)
Canadian culture • American politics • pop culture • everyday life

Jim Carrey with his daughter

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Bibliography:

The Mask, Movie Novelization; Steve Perry, Jim Carrey, Vintage Paperback Book; Bantam Edition