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Birthday
Jim was born on January 17, 1962 in Newmarket, Canada to Percy Joseph Carrey (Father) and Kathleen Carrey. He had three siblings John Carrey, Rita Carrey, and Patricia Carrey Fournier. He has a dual Canadian American relationship. -
Carrey's First Wife
From 1987-1995 Jim was married to Melissa Womer. From their marrage they had one daughter Jane. Melissa used to be an actress and works as a waitress at the Comedy Store. -
First Acting Job
Jim's First Job acting was at a scetch comedy show called In Living Color. This show was made by Keenen Ivory Wayans and Daymon Wayans in 1990. It ran for 4 seasons with 127 episodes and Jim was in all of them. -
Dumb and Dumber
Jim Co-starred with Jeff Daniels in this movie which was directed by the Farrelly brothers. The film is a story of two dim witted good friends Loyd Christmas and Harry Dunne. They set out on a journey from their home in Providence, Rhode Island to Aspen, Colorado to return a briefcase full of money. They are pursued by criminals who are also after the briefcase. -
First Lead Roll
Jim's first lead roll was as a pet detective in Miami, Florida. He had to investagate the kidnapping of the Miami Dolphins' Mascot. This was the biggest part of his carreer as it launched him into fame. -
The Mask
This was based on a series of books published by Dark Horse Comics. Jim Carrey plays as Stanley Ipkiss, a man who finds the mask of Loki that turns him into The Mask. The Mask is a magically powered trickster ininhabited by anything, including physical reality. -
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Jim once again plays Ace Ventura who specializes in the return of tame or captive animals. This time he is in Africa trying to return the Great White Bat which is sacred to two native tribes in that area. If the bat is not returned then the two tribes will go to war with each other. -
Liar Liar
Jim Carrey plays a lawyer who is unable to lie after his son makes a wish that he cannot lie after Jim misses his son's birthday party. This movie got Jim Carrie a Golden Globe Award for Best Perfomance by an actor in a Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical. The film is one of three collaborations between Carrey and Shadyacand also the second collaboration between Guay and Mazur. -
The Truman Show
Jim Carry plays as Truman Burbank, a man who is not aware that he is in a constructed reality television show. This show is broadcasted around the clock to billions all over the world. when he suspects something is wrong with the reality that he lives in he sets out to find the truth about his life -
Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon is an biographical comedy-drama film. It is based on the life of the entertainer Andy Kaufman. The movie also stars Danny DeVito, Courtney Love, and Paul Giamatti. -
Bruce Almighty
Bruce Almighty is a religious comedy film. Jim Carrey plays Bruce Nolan a reporter who complains that God isn't doing his job correctly. God then offers him the chance to be God for one whole week. -
Fun With Dick and Jane
Jim and Tea Leoini star as Dick and Jane Harper. The couple turns to robbery as the company that Dick works for goes bankrupt. Other members of the cast include Alec Baldwin, Richard Jenkins, and Angie Harmon. -
Yes Man
The film is based on the 2005 book written by a British Humorist Danny Wallace who makes an appearance in the movie. The film turned out to be a box office success dispite mixed reviews. The show also features Zoey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, and John Michael Higgins. -
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
This show follows Las Vegas magician Burt Wonderstone as he tries to reunite with his former partner Anton Marvelton. They have to take on the dangerous street magician Steve Grey played by Jim Carrey. It also features Alan Arkin, Olivia Wilde, and James Gandolfini. -
Dumb and Dumber To
The announcement was made in 2013 to have another Dumb and Dumber. It is said that the movie will be released in November 2014. Loyd Christmas and Harry Doyle are on their way to find a long lost son to get a kidney.
