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.
Cameron Diaz turns 50: Why she chose to leave the business and what brought her 'Back In Action'
foxnews.comCameron Diaz turns 50 today and has a lot to celebrate. She claims to have a completely open mindset when it comes to aging since becoming a mother, saying she wants to live as long as possible. "The whole concept of aging has just changed completely, even in the last 10 years.
It’s totally opened up. I’m excited. I’ve got 50 or 60 years to go—I want to live to be 110, since I’ve got a young child," Diaz told Goop in May. "I think you have this amazing moment in your 40s where you appreciate who your parents are, and I want to have that moment with her—be there with her in her 40s." Throughout her years in the industry, Diaz starred in many successful blockbuster hits, so what made her decide to leave the business?
And what led her to return to it in her new Netflix movie "Back in Action?" Here is a look back at Diaz’s career and personal life.
Early roles Cameron Diaz got her big break starring as Tina Carlyle in Jim Carrey's comedy classic "The Mask." It was not long before she made a name for herself in Hollywood. (Photo by New Line Cinema/Getty Images) Diaz got her start at the age of 20 playing Tina Carlyle in the classic comedy "The Mask," starring Jim Carrey.
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