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 thinks Tom Cruise may punch him after reading his new book
nme.comMemoirs and Misinformation.In an interview with The New York Times, the actor shared details on the upcoming book, co-written with Dana Vachon, which takes Carrey’s experiences in Hollywood and transposes them into a fictional story.“None of this is real and all of it is true,” the book’s description reads on Amazon, while Carrey added on the main character: “Jim Carrey in this book is really a representative — he’s an avatar of anybody in my position.
Of the artist, of the celebrity, of the star.“That world and all its excesses and gluttony and self-focus and vanity. Some of it is very actual.
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