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Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey

James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian and American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Known for his energetic slapstick performances, Carrey first gained recognition in 1990, after landing a recurring role in the American sketch comedy television series In Living Color (1990–1994). He broke out as a star in motion pictures with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber (all 1994). This was followed up with Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Batman Forever (both 1995), and Liar Liar (1997). In the 2000s, he gained further notice for his portrayal of the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas and for the comedy Me, Myself & Irene (both in 2000), as well as Bruce Almighty (2003), Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), Fun with Dick and Jane (2005), Yes Man, Horton Hears a Who! (both 2008), and A Christmas Carol (2009). In the 2010s, Carrey appeared in the films Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011), The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Kick-Ass 2 (both 2013), Dumb and Dumber To (2014), and portrayed Leap Day William in the sitcom 30 Rock (2012). In 2020, he portrayed Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog and Joe Biden in six episodes of Saturday Night Live in the leadup to the 2020 United States presidential election. Although largely typecast as a comedic actor, Carrey has had success in dramatic roles. His first dramatic success was starring in the Emmy-nominated made-for-television film Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992). Carrey gained attention for his leading roles in The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999), earning Golden Globe Awards for each film. He later starred in the psychological science fiction romantic drama film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004); this performance is repeatedly lauded as one of the most important and seminal in Carrey's career and for which he was nominated for both the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and another Golden Globe Award. He was also praised for his dramatic role of Jeff Piccirillo in the Showtime tragicomedy series Kidding, for which he was nominated for another Golden Globe. The Guardian named him one of the best actors never to have received an Academy Award nomination. In 2013, Carrey published his first book, a children's story, entitled How Roland Rolls; the book was awarded a 2013 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award. In 2020, Carrey published his first novel, Memoirs, and Misinformation, which he co-authored with Dana Vachon

Personal information

Birthday

1962-01-17

Birth Place

Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Movies and TV shows :

"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'

"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'

2015

7.5

Movie
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30 Rock

2006

7.4

TV
A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

2009

6.9

Movie
A Tribute to Sam Kinison

A Tribute to Sam Kinison

1993

6.0

Movie
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

1994

6.6

Movie
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

1995

6.3

Movie
All in Good Taste

All in Good Taste

1983

3.6

Movie
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

2013

6.1

Movie
Batman Forever

Batman Forever

1995

5.4

Movie
Bruce Almighty

Bruce Almighty

2003

6.7

Movie
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Buffalo Bill

1983

6.1

TV
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Celebrities Uncensored

2003

2.5

TV
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Circus Halligalli

2013

5.4

TV
Close Up

Close Up

2012

9.0

Movie
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Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

2015

5.7

TV
Cold Dead Hand with Jim Carrey

Cold Dead Hand with Jim Carrey

2013

0.0

Movie
poster

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

2012

7.2

TV
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Conan

2010

7.0

TV
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

2011

6.5

Movie
Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain

1983

2.6

Movie
Dark Crimes

Dark Crimes

2016

4.6

Movie
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute

2022

5.1

Movie
Doing Time on Maple Drive

Doing Time on Maple Drive

1992

5.5

Movie
Dumb and Dumber

Dumb and Dumber

1994

6.6

Movie
Dumb and Dumber To

Dumb and Dumber To

2014

5.6

Movie
Earth Girls Are Easy

Earth Girls Are Easy

1988

5.6

Movie
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

2004

8.1

Movie
Evergreen Pines and the Fading Summer

Evergreen Pines and the Fading Summer

0.0

Movie
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

2012

7.5

Movie
Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

1984

5.3

Movie
FOX 25th Anniversary Special

FOX 25th Anniversary Special

2012

7.3

Movie
Fun with Dick and Jane

Fun with Dick and Jane

2005

6.2

Movie
George Martin: In My Life

George Martin: In My Life

1998

2.0

Movie
High Strung

High Strung

1992

5.8

Movie
Horton Hears a Who!

Horton Hears a Who!

2008

6.5

Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

2000

6.8

Movie
I Love You Phillip Morris

I Love You Phillip Morris

2010

6.4

Movie
I Needed Color

I Needed Color

2017

7.9

Movie
poster

In Living Color

1990

7.5

TV
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Inside Comedy

2012

6.0

TV
Inside the Golden Statue

Inside the Golden Statue

1998

6.3

Movie
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

2017

7.5

Movie
Jim Carrey Doesn't Exist

Jim Carrey Doesn't Exist

2023

9.0

Movie
Jim Carrey: America Unmasked

Jim Carrey: America Unmasked

2021

7.1

Movie
Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act

Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act

1991

7.5

Movie
Junket Whore

Junket Whore

1998

0.0

Movie
Kick-Ass 2

Kick-Ass 2

2013

6.4

Movie
poster

Kidding

2018

7.6

TV
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Kids' Choice Awards

1987

8.8

TV
Kings of Comedy USA

Kings of Comedy USA

2006

6.8

Movie
poster

Knuckles

2024

7.4

TV
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

7.1

TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special

Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special

2003

6.8

Movie
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians

Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians

2001

6.0

Movie
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

2004

6.8

Movie
Liar Liar

Liar Liar

1997

6.7

Movie
Limpet Test

Limpet Test

1999

0.0

Movie
poster

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988

5.2

TV
Man on the Moon

Man on the Moon

1999

7.3

Movie
Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects

Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects

1994

0.0

Movie
Me, Myself & Irene

Me, Myself & Irene

2000

6.6

Movie
Meet the Pickles - Behind the Scenes of Kidding

Meet the Pickles - Behind the Scenes of Kidding

2018

0.0

Movie
Michel Gondry: Do it Yourself

Michel Gondry: Do it Yourself

2023

7.9

Movie
Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All

Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All

1989

5.1

Movie
poster

Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

2014

0.0

TV
Mr. Popper's Penguins

Mr. Popper's Penguins

2011

6.0

Movie
poster

MTV Video Music Awards

1984

7.5

TV
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

1998

0.0

Movie
Nantucket Film Festival's Comedy Roundtable

Nantucket Film Festival's Comedy Roundtable

2012

7.0

Movie
poster

Norm Macdonald Live

2013

7.7

TV
Once Bitten

Once Bitten

1985

5.8

Movie
Peggy Sue Got Married

Peggy Sue Got Married

1986

6.1

Movie
Pink Cadillac

Pink Cadillac

1989

5.5

Movie
Presidential Reunion

Presidential Reunion

2010

6.1

Movie
poster

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003

6.0

TV
Riddle Me This: Why Is Batman Forever?

Riddle Me This: Why Is Batman Forever?

1995

6.8

Movie
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love

2014

6.0

Movie
Rubberface

Rubberface

1981

3.7

Movie
poster

Saturday Night Live

1975

6.9

TV
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special

Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special

2015

8.2

Movie
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell

2002

7.7

Movie
poster

Sesame Street

1969

7.1

TV
Simon Birch

Simon Birch

1998

6.8

Movie
Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog

2020

7.3

Movie
Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

2022

7.5

Movie
Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

2024

7.9

Movie
poster

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

1994

7.8

TV
poster

Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy

2024

0.0

TV
The Bad Batch

The Bad Batch

2017

5.3

Movie
The Cable Guy

The Cable Guy

1996

6.0

Movie
The Concert for New York City

The Concert for New York City

2001

4.6

Movie
poster

The Daily Show

1996

6.4

TV
The Dead Pool

The Dead Pool

1988

6.3

Movie
poster

The Duck Factory

1984

6.0

TV
poster

The Early Show

1999

5.7

TV
poster

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003

5.8

TV
The Fall of 2008

The Fall of 2008

0.0

Movie
poster

The Graham Norton Show

2007

7.2

TV
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

2013

6.8

Movie
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

2013

5.7

Movie
The Itsy Bitsy Spider

The Itsy Bitsy Spider

1992

6.3

Movie
poster

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015

6.6

TV
The Love We Make

The Love We Make

2011

7.2

Movie
The Majestic

The Majestic

2001

6.8

Movie
The Mask

The Mask

1994

7.0

Movie
poster

The New Yorker Presents

2016

7.8

TV
The Number 23

The Number 23

2007

6.4

Movie
poster

The Office

2005

8.6

TV
poster

The Oscars

1953

7.0

TV
poster

The Russell Howard Hour

2017

8.0

TV
The Sex and Violence Family Hour

The Sex and Violence Family Hour

1983

2.5

Movie
poster

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

5.8

TV
poster

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

7.4

TV
poster

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

5.4

TV
The Truman Show

The Truman Show

1998

8.1

Movie
The Truman Show: Tru-Talk

The Truman Show: Tru-Talk

1998

6.7

Movie
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians

The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians

2003

0.0

Movie
poster

The View

1997

4.4

TV
The Work of Director Michel Gondry

The Work of Director Michel Gondry

2003

8.6

Movie
poster

Today

1952

5.5

TV
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

1991

4.5

Movie
Under the Sea 3D

Under the Sea 3D

2009

7.0

Movie
poster

When Ruby Wax Met...

2021

6.7

TV
Yes Man

Yes Man

2008

6.7

Movie