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.
EastEnders fans in hysterics as moody Jack Branning actor Scott Maslen is revealed as ‘cockney Jim Carrey’ in real life
thesun.co.ukEASTENDERS fans were in hysterics this evening as moody Jack Branning actor Scott Maslen was revealed to be a "cockney Jim Carrey" in real life.
The 49-year-old star was compared to the comedy legend by his castmates, with a special unseen bits episode of Secrets From The Square featuring goofy clips of Scott playing up during filming.
Host Stacey Dooley asked James Bye and Davood Ghadami: "Which cast member is least like their onscreen character?" James immediately replied: "I'd say Scott Maslen is up there, he's bonkers." Davood agreed: "Jack comes across as, he's a copper.
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