
Jim Carrey
Acting
🎂 1962-01-17
James Eugene Carrey is a Canadian-American actor and comedian primarily known for his energetic slapstick performances. After spending the 1980s honing his comedy act and playing supporting roles in films, Carrey gained recognition when he was cast in the American sketch comedy television series In Living Color(1990–1994). He broke out as a film star after starring in a string of box office hits, such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber (all 1994), Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, and Batman Forever (both 1995). The success of these five films led to Carrey being the first comic actor to receive an upfront $20 million salary for performing in films, beginning with The Cable Guy (1996). He continued to have success as a leading actor in comedies such as Liar Liar (1997), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Bruce Almighty(2003), Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), and Yes Man (2008). Since the 2010s, Carrey appeared in fewer films, with notable works including Dumb and Dumber To(2014) and his role as Doctor Eggman in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series (2020–present). Although largely typecast as a comedic actor, Carrey had success in dramatic roles. His critically acclaimed performances include the title role in The Truman Show (1998) and Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon (1999), winning Golden Globe Awards for each film. He starred in the romantic drama film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind(2004), for which he was nominated for a BAFTA Award and another Golden Globe. Carrey also starred in the Showtime tragicomedy series Kidding (2018–2020), for which he received his seventh Golden Globe nomination.
Cast credits(129)

Self
1996

The Fingerlakes Guy
2005

Self
2014

Self - Guest
2007

Self
2007

Self
2003

Ivo Robotnik / Gerald Robotnik
2024

Self
1969

Self
1962

Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975

Self - Host
1975

Self
2010

Self
2015

Dave Williams
2006

Self
1997

Dr. Robotnik
2022

Self - Presenter
1984

Self
2015

Self
2003

Joel Barish
2004

Self
1992

Truman Burbank
1998

Self
1988

Self
1994

Dr. Robotnik
2020

Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask
1994

Self - Guest
1993

Self
2012

Self - Guest
2009

Dr. Robotnik (archive footage) (uncredited)
2024

Bruce Nolan
2003

Self
1953

Edward Nygma / The Riddler
1995

Off. Charlie Baileygates / Hank Evans
2000

Grinch
2000

Lloyd Christmas
1994

Lloyd Christmas
2014

Ace Ventura
1994

Self - Various Characters
1990

Count Olaf / Dr. Stephano / Captain Sham
2004

Fletcher Reede
1997

Self
1987

Horton (voice)
2008

Carl Allen
2008

Ace Ventura
1995

Colonel Stars and Stripes
2013

Scrooge / Ghosts of Christmas (voice)
2009

Self
2017

Scott Riles (uncredited)
2013

Cable Guy
1996

Self
2012

Self
2009

Andy Kaufman / Tony Clifton
1999

Mr. Popper
2011

Dick Harper
2005

Jeff
2018

Walter Sparrow / Fingerling
2007

Steve Gray
2013

The Hermit
2017

Self
2025

Walter Getz
1986

Steven Russell
2010

2013

Johnny Squares
1988

Ralph
1983

Tadek Pietrzak
2016

Self
2017

1983

Wiploc
1988

Peter Appleton
2001

Adult Joe Wenteworth
1998

Self
2014

(archive footage)
2012
Self (archive footage)
2005

Death (uncredited)
1992

Self
2013

Self
2003

Mark Kendall
1985

Self
2001

Self
2014

Truman Burbank
2016
Self
1998

Self (archive footage)
2021

Brad Peters
1989

Self (archive footage)
2001

Self (archive footage)
2003

Ronald Reagan
2010

Skip Tarkenton
1984

Self (archive footage)
2012

Self
1952

Self (archive footage)
2024

Lounge Entertainer
1989

Steve (archive footage)
2002

Bobby Todd
1983

Self
2011

Tim Carter
1992

Lane Biddlecoff
1984

Self (Archive)
2005

Self
1998

Self
2022

Narrator (voice)
2009

Self
1998

Various Personalities
1983
Self
1991

Self
2000

The Exterminator (voice)
1992

Self
2011

Self
2015

Self (archive footage)
2006

Self - Edward Nygma / Riddler
1995

Self
1998

Tony Moroni
1981

Self
2003

Larry Limpet (voice)
1999

Self (archive footage)
2021

Self
2013

Self - Guest
1999

Truman Burbank
1998

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2012

Self
2017
Self - Panelist
2012
Self (archive footage)
2009

Charlton Heston / Lonesome Earl / Sam Elliot
2013

Self
1994

Self
1991

Self
1993

Self
2018

Self
2003