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.
Jamie Foxx Defends Jimmy Fallon Over 'SNL' Blackface Backlash: 'This One Is a Stretch'
etonline.comJamie Foxx is speaking out in support of Jimmy Fallon, after the late-night host apologized for performing in blackface in a 2000 sketch.In the sketch, Fallon was imitating Chris Rock and had a painted face, a wig and a goatee.
He publicly apologized on Twitter on Tuesday after the hashtag "#jimmyfallonisover" began trending.Foxx defended Fallon in an Instagram comment on an post about the backlash Fallon has been facing.«He was doing an impression of chris rock,» Foxx wrote. «It wasn't black face.
We comedians I know it’s a tough time right now. But this one is a stretch.»He then referenced his time on the iconic '90s sketch comedy series, which he starred on alongside Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier.«O
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