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 Penning Semi-Autobiographical Novel Featuring Fictionalized Versions Of Himself, Nicolas Cage, Tom Cruise, More
etcanada.comActor, artist, and now, author, Jim Carrey reveals he’s releasing a semi-autobiographical novel that he’s been working on for several years.
Memoirs And Misinformation will chronicle a fictionalized version of the “Ace Ventura” star as he searches for meaning in Hollywood following years of success as an actor.
Co-written by Mergers And Acquisitions author Dana Vachon, Carrey previewed the book in a new interview with the New York Times. “There’s nothing, at this point in my artistic life, more boring than the idea of writing down the actual events of my life in some chronological order,” the Canadian actor says of the project. “Trying to expand my brand.
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