Full Name: James Eugene Carrey
Profession: Actor and Comedian
Biography: One of the most successful and recognizable American performers, Carrey's success began in the 1990s with leading roles in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Dumb and Dumber (1994), Liar Liar (1997) and serious films such as The Truman Show (1998) and Eternal Sun of the Spotless Mind (2004).
Other notable films include Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), Fun with Dick and Jane (2005), Yes Man (2008), Horton Hears a Who! (2008) and A Christmas Carol (2009).
Born: January 17, 1962
Birthplace: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Age: 62 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Married Life
- 1993-11-16 Canadian-American comic actor Jim Carrey (33) files for divorce from American actress Melissa Womer (33) after 6 years of marriage
- 1996-09-23 Canadian-American comedian and "Dumb and Dumber" actor Jim Carrey (35) weds second wife, American actress and "Dumb and Dumber" co-star Lauren Holly (33) in Malibu, California; divorce in 1997
- 1997-06-25 "Dumb and Dumber" actress Lauren Holly (33) divorces actor-comedian Jim Carrey (35) due to irreconcilable differences after 9 months of marriage
Historical Events
- 1996-06-14 "Cable Guy" starring Jim Carrey is released
- 1998-06-05 "The Truman Show", starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, and Ed Harris, is released
- 1999-01-24 56th Golden Globes: "Saving Private Ryan", Jim Carrey, and Cate Blanchett win
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