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.
Jim Carrey recalls terrifying experience of Hawaii false missile alert
breakingnews.ieJim Carrey has recalled the terrifying experience of believing he had 10 minutes to live after a missile alert was mistakenly broadcast in Hawaii.
The actor was on the island state in 2018 when an alert was broadcast warning of an imminent ballistic missile. Carrey revealed his assistant told him the news, leading him to say his goodbyes to loved ones before staring off into the Pacific Ocean for what he thought were his last moments of life.
He appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote his book Memoirs And Misinformation and told the host the cover is a picture of his face during the panic-stricken 10 minutes.
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