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.
Joel Schumacher dead: director of Batman Films dies aged 80
dailystar.co.ukAmerican director Joel Schumacher died in New York City on Monday morning after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 80.His publicists at ID PR confirmed the news.Schumacher, who directed some two dozen films during his career, was known for his body of work including Batman Forever, Batman & Robin, St.
Elmo’s Fire, A Time to Kill and Falling Down. After Tim Burton exited Warner Bros.’ Batman franchise after two enormously successful films, Schumacher took over, directing Batman Forever, starring Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey and Nicole Kidman.
The film became a global hit, grossing more than $300 million worldwide, however, was criticised for its graphic and violent nature.
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