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.
Tributes pour in after death of Veronica Guerin director Joel Schumacher
evoke.ie#JoelSchumacher Director of Batman, The Lost Boys, St. Elmo’s Fire and Falling Down. pic.twitter.com/GkGHhMoeDn— Rebecca (@myfabulousfind1) June 23, 2020Joel Schumacher has passed away.
He saw deeper things in me than most and he lived a wonderfully creative and heroic life. I am grateful to have had him as a friend.
pic.twitter.com/7kOeJ96rL8— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) June 22, 2020Let’s not forget that Joel Schumacher also gave us the great Tigerland.
Rest In Peace. #JoelSchumacher #FilmTwitter pic.twitter.com/f63FjQvQnW— Reflections in a Golden Eye. (@tphedge) June 23, 2020After winning a screenplay competition that Joel was a judge on, I had lunch with him.
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