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Jim Carrey: The Incredible Journey of a Comedy Legend

Explore the inspiring life story of Jim Carrey, from his humble beginnings in Canada to becoming a beloved actor and comedian in Hollywood. Discover his rise to fame, iconic roles, and impact on the entertainment industry.

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Jim Carrey: The Incredible Journey of a Comedy Legend

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  1. James Eugene Carrey

  2. Biography • JamesEugeneCarrey (bornJanuary 17, 1962) isanactor, comedian, writerandproducerfromNewmarket, Ontario, Canada. • A borncomedian.TheCarolBurnettShowwhenhewas 10 yearsold. TheteachersinCarrey'shighschoolgavehimafewminutesattheendofeachschooldaytodoastand-uproutineforhisclassmates. • TheCarreyfamilyfellonhardtimesandwereforcedtomovetoScarborough, aTorontosuburb, wheretheytooksecurityandjanitorialjobsintheTitanWheelsfactory. Carreybeganworkingeight-hourshiftseachdayafterschool. Eventually, theCarreyfamilyescapedlifeatTitanbylivingonarelative'slawnoutofthefamilyVolkswagenvanuntiltheycouldmovebackdowntown.

  3. Biography • Carreydroppedoutofhighschool, andbegantoworkincomedyclubsanddevelophisact, whichincludedimpersonationsofcelebritiessuchasMichaelLandonandJamesStewart. In 1979 hemovedtoLosAngelesandstartedworkinginTheComedyStore, wherehewasnoticedbycomedianRodneyDangerfield. DangerfieldlikedCarrey'sactsomuchthathesignedCarreyuptoopenDangerfield'stourperformances. • Carreybegantoworkoccasionallyintelevisionandsmallpartsinmovies, whicheventuallyledtoafriendshipwithDamonWayans. Wayans'sbrother, KeenenIvoryWayans, wasintheprocessofputtingtogetherasketchcomedyshowforFoxcalledInLivingColor, andhiredCarreytobeacastmember. Carrey'sunusualcharactersandon-screenbehaviorcaughtAmerica'sattention.

  4. Filmography • Introducing... Janet, (1981) TV Movie • AllinGoodTaste, (1982) • TheSexandViolenceFamilyHour, (1983) • ClubMed, (1983) TV Movie • TheDuckFactory, (1983-1984) TV Series • FindersKeepers, (1984) • OnceBitten, (1985) • PeggySueGotMarried, (1986) • TheDeadPool, (1988) • PinkCadillac, (1989) • MikeHammer: MurderTakesAll, (1989) TV Movie • EarthGirlsareEasy, (1989) • InLivingColor, (1990-1993) TV Series • HighStrung, (1991) (uncreditedcameo) VideoRelease • TheItsyBitsySpider, (1992) Cartoon • DoingTimeonMapleDrive, (1992) TV Movie • AceVentura: PetDetective, (1994)

  5. Filmography • TheMask, (1994) • DumbandDumber, (1994) • BatmanForever, (1995) • AceVentura: WhenNatureCalls, (1995) • TheCableGuy, (1996) • LiarLiar, (1997) • TheTrumanShow, (1998) • SimonBirch, (1998) (cameo) • ManontheMoon, (1999) • Me, MyselfandIrene, (2000) • Dr. Seuss' HowtheGrinchStoleChristmas, (2000) • TheMajestic, (2001) • BruceAlmighty, (2003) • EternalSunshineoftheSpotlessMind (2004)

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