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.
Critically-acclaimed film The Northman is coming to UK cinemas this week. The epic historical fiction film is based on the medieval Scandinavian legend of Amleth - who was the direct inspiration for William Shakespeare’s character Hamlet.
The Northman has received particular praise for its direction, production values, atmosphere and performances of the cast. It is directed by Robert Eggers, known for acclaimed horror films The Witch and The Lighthouse - and stars Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman and Ethan Hawke.
Read on to find out more. Read more: The Sonic the Hedgehog 2 cast - including Jim Carrey and Idris Elba The synopsis for the film reads: “Prince Amleth (Skarsgård) is on the verge of becoming a man when his father (Ethan Hawke) is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother (Kidman).
Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who raids Slavic villages. “He soon meets a seeress who reminds him of his vow -- save his mother, kill his uncle, avenge his father.” The film has been widely lauded by reviewers.
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