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 Recalls Thinking He Had 10 Minutes to Live During Hawaii’s 2018 False Missile Alert
etonline.comJim Carrey got a phone call telling him he had 10 minutes left to live. The 58-year-old actor was living in Hawaii when a text alert was sent out warning of an incoming ballistic missile threat.Carrey recounted the terrifying experience on Thursday's, telling the host about a blurred photo of himself that's being used as the cover for his novel, . «That cover is actually my face after being told that I had 10 minutes to live,» Carrey reveals. «And that's for real.
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