James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, and artist. He is known for his energetic slapstick performances. Carrey first gained recognition in America in 1990 after landing a recurring role in the sketch comedy television series In Living Color.
His first leading roles in motion pictures came with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Dumb and Dumber (1994), The Mask (1994), and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), as well portraying the Riddler in Batman Forever (1995) and the lead role in Liar Liar (1997).
He gained attention starring in serious roles in The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999), with each garnering him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
12 Stars Who Have Battled Mental Health Issues
peoplemagazine.co.zaThese Hollywood stars have battled some sort of mental health condition over the years:1. Britney Spears: Depression and Bipolar Disorder 2. Robin Williams: Dementia 3. Demi Lovato: Bulimia 4. Gwyneth Paltrow: Postpartum Depression 5. Catherine Zeta-Jones: Bipolar II Disorder 6. Amanda Bynes: Bipolar Disorder 7. Mel Gibson: Bipolar Disorder 8. Charlie Sheen: Bipolar Disorder 9. Heath Ledger: Insomnia 10. Angelina Jolie: Depression 11. Miley Cyrus: Depression 12. Ellen DeGeneres: Depression 13. Halle Berry: Depression 14. Kendra Wilkinson: Depression 15. Jim Carrey: Depression 16. Owen Wilson: Depression 17. Kurt Cobain: ADHD and Bipolar Disorder 18. Brooke Shields: Postpartum Depression 19. Michael Phelps: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
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