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.
A-list celebrities who were homeless before they made it big
foxnews.comNumerous celebrities didn't have a place to call home before reaching worldwide fame and a life of luxury. With the lavish lives of today's biggest celebs, it's hard to imagine them living any differently.
There are many A-listers who were homeless at some point in their lives before getting their big break. Below are a few of these stars who have publicly spoken about being homeless before finding massive success.
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Jim Carrey Before Jim Carrey became an actor earning millions of dollars for each film he stars in, he was just a kid forced to grow up quickly when his father lost his job. "When my father lost his job, I was pissed," Carrey said in a 2020 interview with Howard Stern.
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