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.
Jeff Daniels Wants Jim Carrey to "Go Easy" on Joe Biden on 'SNL'
hollywoodreporter.comJeff Daniels says he's eager to see what long-time friend and collaborator Jim Carrey has planned for his Saturday Night Live run as Joe Biden.
On Wednesday's The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, The Comey Rule star was asked whether he'd spoken to his Dumb and Dumber co-star about the highly anticipated SNL gig.
Daniels shared that he had reached out to the comedian and recent author about taking on the former vice president and Democratic presidential nominee, jokingly telling him not to go too hard on Biden. "I texted him," Daniels said. "I said, 'Go easy, man.
We need him.'" The Kidding star was announced to play the presidential candidate part of the NBC sketch comedy series' 46th season earlier this month and will appear on the show.
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