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.
Jim Carrey And Whoopi Goldberg Star In New Trailer For ‘The Comedy Store’
etcanada.comShowtime has shared the first look at its star-studded new documentary series, “The Comedy Store”. RELATED: Jim Carrey Pens Essay Calling For ‘A World Without Trump’ The four-part docuseries is based on the iconic Los Angeles comedy club of the same name.
According to Showtime, the series “brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.” The trailer features a long list of comedy idols, including David Letterman, Jim Carrey, Whoopi Goldberg, Howie Mandel, Chris Rock and Jay Leno.
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