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 Is ‘Taking a Break From Acting’ and ‘Probably’ Retiring: ‘I’ve Done Enough’
usmagazine.comOn the back burner! Jim Carrey announced that he is “fairly serious” about retiring from his acting career.“I really like my quiet life and I really like putting paint on canvas and I really love my spiritual life and I feel like — and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists — I have enough,” the comedian, 60, told Access Hollywood on Thursday, March 31. “I’ve done enough.
I am enough.”After noting that he is “probably” retiring, the Canada native explained, “It depends, if the angels bring some sort of script that’s written in gold ink that says to me that it’s going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road, but I’m taking a break.”The Memoirs and Misinformation author clarified that he would “always speak to Dolly [Parton]” if she wanted him in her future biopic, calling her an otherworldly talent.The In Living Color alum, who has starred in Ace Ventura, Bruce Almighty, Dumb and Dumber and more movies over the years, most recently acted in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
The film will release on April 8.“The mustache is an extension of his ego,” the How Roland Rolls author said of his character Dr.
Robotnik’s look. “I wanted it even bigger. It’s my magnetic personality that holds [the goggles] on.”The Golden Globe winner went on to say that his grandson, Jackson, “loves” Carrey’s role in the franchise. “He makes fun of me [when we play the game].
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