Jim Carrey
This article may require copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone, or spelling. You can assist by editing it. (December 2014) Jim Carrey Carrey at the Yes Man premiere in 2008 Born James Eugene Carrey (1962-01-17) January 17, 1962 (age 53) Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Nationality Canadian American Citizenship Canadian and American Occupation Actor, Stand-Up Comedian, Screenwriter, Producer Years active 1980–present Spouse(s) Melissa Womer (m. 1987; div. 1995) Lauren Holly (m. 1996; div. 1997) Children 1 Comedy career Medium Stand-up, Film, Television Genres Observational comedy, Physical comedy, Surreal humor Subject(s) Everyday life, Pop culture, Politics, Celebrities Influences Jonathan Winters, Jerry Lewis Signature Website www.jimcarrey.com James Eugene "Jim" Carrey (/ˈkæri/; born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and film producer. Carrey has received two Golden Globe Awards. Known for his highly energetic slapstick performances, he has been described as one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood. Carrey first gained recognition in 1990 after landing a recurring role in the sketch comedy In Living Color. His first leading roles in major productions came with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Dumb and Dumber (1994), The Mask (1994), and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), as well as a supporting role in Batman Forever (1995) and a lead role in Liar Liar (1997). He then starred in The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999), with each garnering him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. In 2000, he gained further recognition for his portrayal of the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas and then, in 2003, for Bruce Almighty. The following year he starred in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004). He then starred in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), Fun with Dick and Jane (2005), Yes Man (2008), Horton Hears a Who (2008) and A Christmas Carol (2009). More recently, he has starred in Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013). In 2013, he appeared in Kick-Ass 2 as Colonel Stars and Stripes. Controversially, he retracted support for the movie two months prior to its release. He issued a statement via his Twitter account that, in light of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary, "[N]ow in all good conscience I cannot support that level of violence." Carrey reprised his role, Lloyd Christmas, in Dumb and Dumber To, which was produced in late 2013 and released in November 2014.