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.
The Grinch claims second week at Number 1 on the Official Film Chart
officialcharts.comThe Grinch holds on tight to its place at Number 1 on the Official Film Chart. The animated feature starring Benedict Cumberbatch holds off its own predecessor this week, the 2000 Jim Carrey-starring Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas, which sneaks up three places to a brand new peak of Number 2.
Festive favourite Elf leaps up six places to Number 3, as Santa’s yearly visit draws closer, pushing Shang-Chi & The Legend Of The Ten Rings down two spots to Number 4, and The Suicide Squad to 5.
Fast & Furious 9 speeds up two places to Number 6, and Paw Patrol: The Movie drops three places to 7. Animated adventure, The Polar Express climbs three to Number 8, while Marvel’s Black Widow falls two places to 9.
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