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.
Scandals of Elf - sacked babies, 'woke' backlash and Will Ferrell 'feud that killed sequel'
mirror.co.ukSince its release in 2003, Elf has become a beloved staple on the Christmas movie circuit. Starring Will Ferrell as the hapless Buddy who was raised as an elf at the North Pole but travels to New York to find his real father, the heartwarming film was an instant hit.
But like all good movies, the making of it didn't come without some drama... 1. Jim Carrey was supposed to be Buddy but got sick of waiting The script for Elf was written back in 1993 with Grinch star Jim Carrey in mind for the lead.
Back then, he was yet to become a household name with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, but by the time the project got the green light 10 years later, Jim had moved on.
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