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 on 1999 movie Man on the Moon.The WWE legend played a part in the Andy Kaufman biopic – which saw Carrey in playing the late entertainer – and he insisted the leading man was way off the mark with his interpretation of their friendship.The film deals with the onscreen rivalry – highlighted by their infamous Late Night With David Letterman fight – but it wasn’t until after Kaufman’s death that fans found out it was all an act and they actually liked each other.During an interview with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin for the WWE Network series Broken Skull Sessions, Lawler said: ‘Jim Carrey went wrong with that, if you ask me… He obviously thought we really didn’t like each other.‘At one point in time, I called the director off, Milos.
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