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.
‘Batman’ and ‘The Lost Boys Director’ Joel Schumacher has died aged 80
nme.comBatman Franchise, St. Elmo’s Fire’ The Lost Boys and Falling Down has died, aged 80.The director died in New York City on Monday (June 22) following a year-long battle with cancer, a spokesperson has confirmed. “He will be fondly remembered by his friends and collaborators,” they said.Making his feature film directorial debut with The Incredible Shrinking Woman in 1981, Shuchmacher found fame with two successive box office hits, St.
Elmo’s Fire and The Lost Boys, and in 1990 directed hit sci-fi horror Flatliners.In 1995, he took over the Batman franchise from previous director Tim Burton to helm Batman Forever, starring Val Kilmer and Jim Carrey.
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