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 reveals he's 'probably' retiring from acting after Sonic the Hedgehog 2
dailymail.co.ukJim Carrey is apparently ready to retire from his legendary acting career, after 40 years in the biz.The 60-year-old actor was promoting his next (and final?) movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with Access Hollywoodwhen interviewer Kit Hoover mentioned that Dolly Parton wants him to play her, 'music partner,' Porter Wagoner.While Carrey was intrigued, he said he had not heard that, when he casually mentioned he was 'retiring,' and while Hoover didn't know if he was joking or not, he said, 'Yeah, probably' and he was, 'being fairly serious' about it.
Retiring:Jim Carrey is apparently ready to retire from his legendary acting career, after 40 years in the biz Promoting:The 60-year-old actor was promoting his next (and final?) movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with Access Hollywood when interviewer Kit Hoover mentioned that Dolly Parton wants him to play her, 'music partner,' Porter WagonerStill, he doesn't seem entirely certain, adding, 'It depends, if the angels bring some sort of script that's written in gold ink that says to me that it's gonna be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road, but I'm taking a break.''I really like my quiet life and I really love putting paint on canvas and I really love my spiritual life,' Carrey continued.
He added, 'I feel like - and I feel like this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists -I have enough.
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