Jim Carrey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	January 17, 1962
Age	64
Birthplace	Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn - (see also Jim Carrey's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Ox
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Starring in hit comedies such as 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,' 'The Mask,' 'Dumb and Dumber,' and his acclaimed performances in 'The Truman Show' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.'

Intro

Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, and producer known for his energetic slapstick performances and leading roles in major comedy movies of the 1990s and 2000s.

Early Life & Background

Carrey grew up in Scarborough, a suburb of Toronto, and faced financial hardships during his childhood, at one point living with his family in a van. He began performing stand-up comedy as a teenager and later moved to Los Angeles to further his career.

Career Highlights

Breakout performance on the TV sketch comedy series 'In Living Color' (1990–1994)
Lead roles in 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' (1994), 'The Mask' (1994), and 'Dumb and Dumber' (1994)
Critically acclaimed performances in 'The Truman Show' (1998) and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004)
Golden Globe Awards for 'The Truman Show' (1998) and 'Man on the Moon' (1999)
Starred in successful films including 'Liar Liar' (1997), 'Bruce Almighty' (2003), and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000)

Trivia

Carrey became a U.S. citizen in 2004 while retaining his Canadian citizenship.
He is known for his ability to make extremely elastic facial expressions.
Carrey wrote a children's book titled 'How Roland Rolls' in 2013.
He is an outspoken advocate about mental health and frequently discusses depression and well-being.

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