Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey: Biography in Details

Who is Jim Carrey?

Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and producer. He is famous for his highly energetic slapstick performances. He is best known for starring in popular 1990s comedies such as Dumb & Dumber, The Mask, The Cable Guy, Liar Liar, and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

Jim Carrey: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood

Jim Carrey was born on 17 January 1962, in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. His nationality is Canadian, and American, and his ethnicity is mixed(French-Canadian, Irish, and Scottish).

His birth name is James Eugene Carrey. He is the son of Kathleen Oram( ), a homemaker, and Percy Carrey(father), a musician, and an accountant.

He has three older siblings named John, Patricia, and Rita.

In which school did Jim Carrey attend?

Carrey attended Aldershot High School, Northview Heights Secondary School, Agincourt Collegiate Institute, and Blessed Trinity Catholic School.

Jim Carrey: Professional Life and Career

Jim Carrey made his debut as a comedian at the comedy club Yuk Yuk’s. Shortly, he moved to Hollywood and began performing at The Comedy Store.

In 1982, he appeared on the televised stand-up show An Evening at the Improv. The following year, he debuted his act on The Tonight Show.

He was a cast member for the 1980–1981 season of NBC’s Saturday Night Live. From 1990 to 1994, Carrey was a regular cast member of the ensemble comedy television series In Living Color.

In 1994, Carrey was cast in the lead roles in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber.  He received his first Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor for his work in The Mask.

Jim played the serious role of Truman Burbank in the satirical comedy-drama film The Truman Show (1998). For his role in the film, he won the “Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama”.

In 2009, Jim won the “Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie” for his role in A Christmas Carol. He won Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award in 2014 for his role in How Roland Rolls.

Jim Carrey: Salary and Net Worth

As of 2023, Jim Carrey has a net worth of $182 million but his salary is not revealed yet.

Rumors and Controversy

Currently, there are no desperate rumors regarding his personal and professional life.

Jim Carrey has been a part of several small controversies in his life. He has faced criticism for his inappropriate comedies a few times in his career.

How tall is Jim Carrey?

Jim Carrey has a height of 6 feet 2 inches. His body weighs 84kg. He has dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Social Media Profile

Jim Carrey is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He has more than 173.8k  followers on Facebook, 515k followers on Instagram, and 18.8k followers on Twitter.

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