Jim Carrey
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Birth name
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James Eugene Carrey
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Born
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January 17, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
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Sometimes credited as
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James Carrey
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Notable Roles
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In Living Color: Various
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Notable Episodes
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Awards
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Biography
Jim Carrey started as a comedian in Canada. He eventually started in TV in a couple big parts before starring in his first show, The Duck Factory, although that show only lasted one season. His big break came when he became a cast member on the sketch show In Living Color, which propelled him to stardom and he subsequently became a huge movie star.
Roles
Starring Roles
Guest Starring Roles
Made-for-TV Movies
Notable Film Roles
Film
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Role
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Released
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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective |
Ace Ventura |
1994
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The Mask |
Stanley Ipkiss |
1994
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Dumb and Dumber |
Lloyd Christmas |
1994
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Batman Forever |
The Riddler |
1995
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Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls |
Ace Ventura |
1995
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The Cable Guy |
Ernie Douglas |
1996
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Liar Liar |
Fletcher Reede |
1997
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The Truman Show |
Truman Burbank |
1998
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Talk Show Appearances
Producer
Series Produced
Awards and Accolades
(2 Wins in 6 Nominations)
- Won: Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (1999)
- The Truman Show
- Won: Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (1999)
- Man on the Moon
Trivia