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.
Sean Hayes ready for backlash over Lazy Susan character
peoplemagazine.co.zaSean Hayes is happy to speak to any woman who challenges him over his decision to play a female character in his new comedy Lazy Susan.
The Will & Grace star can’t wait to hear pushback from activists accusing him of taking the job away from an actress. “Please introduce me to a woman who is hurt by that and I would love to make her feel better and have that conversation,” Sean said to WENN. “I mean the argument of should gay people only play gay roles; I’m 50/50 on that.
I think everybody should at least have the opportunity to audition to prove themselves worthy of playing a character that they identify with in their own sexual orientation; how they define themselves. “But at the same time, actors want to play parts that aren’t themselves
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