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
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
Known for
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Jim Carrey, America Unmasked
When Ruby Wax Met...
Sonic the Hedgehog
Kidding
The Russell Howard Hour
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
I Needed Color
The Bad Batch
I'm Dying Up Here
Dark Crimes
The New Yorker Presents
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Rubble Kings
"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Dumb and Dumber To
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
Kick-Ass 2
Norm Macdonald Live
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Circus Halligalli
Stephen Hawking Biography
Close Up
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
FOX 25th Anniversary Special
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Inside Comedy
The Love We Make
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Conan
Presidential Reunion
I Love You Phillip Morris
A Christmas Carol
Under the Sea 3D
Yes Man
Horton Hears a Who!
The Number 23
The Graham Norton Show
Kings of Comedy USA
30 Rock
Fun with Dick and Jane
The Office
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The Work of Director Michel Gondry
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Celebrities Uncensored
Bruce Almighty
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
Real Time with Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
The Majestic
The Concert for New York City
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Me, Myself & Irene
Man on the Moon
The Early Show
Limpet Test
Junket Whore
Simon Birch
The Truman Show
The Truman Show: Tru-Talk
The View
Liar Liar
The Daily Show
The Cable Guy
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Riddle Me This: Why Is Batman Forever?
Batman Forever
Dumb and Dumber
The Mask
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
A Tribute to Sam Kinison
The Itsy Bitsy Spider
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Doing Time on Maple Drive
High Strung
Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act
In Living Color
Pink Cadillac
Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All
Earth Girls Are Easy
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
The Dead Pool
Kids' Choice Awards
Peggy Sue Got Married
Once Bitten
MTV Video Music Awards
Finders Keepers
The Duck Factory
Copper Mountain
Buffalo Bill
All in Good Taste
The Sex and Violence Family Hour
Rubberface
Saturday Night Live
Sesame Street
The Oscars
Today