Jim Carrey

Biography

James Eugene Carrey (/ˈkæri/; born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. Known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances, he has received two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for BAFTA Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards. After spending the 1980s honing his comedy act and playing supporting roles in films, Carrey gained recognition when he was cast in the Fox sketch comedy 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). Carrey 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 typecast mainly 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), for which he won Golden Globe Awards. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jim Carrey, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Daily Show

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Sesame Street

The Office

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

All Movies (100)

• Sonic the Hedgehog 42027 · as Ivo Robotnik
• Proust Palimpsesto: Pastiches e Misturas2026 · as Joel Barish (archive footage) (uncredited)
• Starring Dick Van Dyke2025 · as Self
• 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2025 · as Self
• Sonic the Hedgehog 32024 · as Ivo Robotnik / Gerald Robotnik
• The Many Faces of Jim Carrey2023 · as Self (Archive Footage)
• Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute2022 · as Self
• Sonic the Hedgehog 22022 · as Dr. Robotnik
• Sonic the Hedgehog2020 · as Dr. Robotnik
• Meet the Pickles - Behind the Scenes of Kidding2018 · as Self
• Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond2017 · as Self
• I Needed Color2017 · as Self
• The Bad Batch2017 · as The Hermit
• Dark Crimes2016 · as Tadek Pietrzak
• "That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'2015 · as Self
• Dumb and Dumber To2014 · as Lloyd Christmas
• Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love2014 · as Self
• Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues2013 · as Scott Riles (uncredited)
• The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall2013 · as Self
• Kick-Ass 22013 · as Colonel Stars and Stripes
• Cold Dead Hand with Jim Carrey2013 · as Charlton Heston / Lonesome Earl / Sam Elliot
• The Incredible Burt Wonderstone2013 · as Steve Gray
• Close Up2012 · as Self (archive footage)
• Nantucket Film Festival's Comedy Roundtable2012 · as Self - Panelist
• FOX 25th Anniversary Special2012 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
• Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen2012 · as (archive footage)
• The Love We Make2011 · as Self
• Conan O'Brien Can't Stop2011 · as Self
• Mr. Popper's Penguins2011 · as Mr. Popper
• Presidential Reunion2010 · as Ronald Reagan
• I Love You Phillip Morris2010 · as Steven Russell
• A Christmas Carol2009 · as Scrooge / Ghosts of Christmas (voice)
• Autism: Made in the U.S.A.2009 · as Self (archive footage)
• Under the Sea 3D2009 · as Self - Narrator (voice)
• Yes Man2008 · as Carl Allen
• Horton Hears a Who!2008 · as Horton (voice)
• Comic Relief: The Greatest... and the Latest2008
• The Number 232007 · as Walter Sparrow / Fingerling
• Kings of Comedy USA2006 · as Self (archive footage)
• Fun with Dick and Jane2005 · as Dick Harper
• How's It Going to End - The Making of 'The Truman Show'2005 · as Self (Archive)
• Cartoon Logic2005 · as Self (archive)
• Introducing Cameron Diaz2005 · as Self (archive)
• Return to Edge City2005 · as Self (archive footage)
• Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events2004 · as Count Olaf / Dr. Stephano / Captain Sham
• A Look Inside Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind2004
• A Conversation with Jim Carrey and Director Michel Gondry2004
• Tony Clifton's Movie!2004 · as Jim Carrey
• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind2004 · as Joel Barish
• The Work of Director Michel Gondry2003 · as Self
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special2003 · as Self
• Bruce Almighty2003 · as Bruce Nolan
• The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians2003 · as Self (archive footage)
• Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell2002 · as Steve (archive footage)
• The Majestic2001 · as Peter Appleton
• The Concert for New York City2001 · as Self
• Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians2001 · as Self (archive footage)
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas2000 · as Grinch
• The Directors: Milos Forman2000 · as Self
• Me, Myself & Irene2000 · as Off. Charlie Baileygates / Hank Evans
• Man on the Moon1999 · as Andy Kaufman / Tony Clifton
• Playboy: Playmate Pajama Party1999
• George Martin: In My Life1998 · as Self
• Junket Whore1998 · as Self
• Simon Birch1998 · as Adult Joe Wenteworth
• Tru-Talk1998 · as Truman Burbank
• The Truman Show1998 · as Truman Burbank
• Inside the Golden Statue1998 · as Self
• Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs1998 · as Self
• Liar Liar1997 · as Fletcher Reede
• The Cable Guy1996 · as Cable Guy
• Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls1995 · as Ace Ventura
• Batman Forever1995 · as Edward Nygma / The Riddler
• Riddle Me This: Why Is Batman Forever?1995 · as Self - Edward Nygma / Riddler
• Dumb and Dumber1994 · as Lloyd Christmas
• The Mask1994 · as Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask
• Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects1994 · as Self
• Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!1994 · as Self (archive footage)
• Ace Ventura: Pet Detective1994 · as Ace Ventura
• A Tribute to Sam Kinison1993 · as Self
• The Itsy Bitsy Spider1992 · as The Exterminator (voice)
• Doing Time on Maple Drive1992 · as Tim Carter
• High Strung1992 · as Death (uncredited)
• Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act1991 · as Self
• Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth1991 · as Self
• Pink Cadillac1989 · as Lounge Entertainer
• Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All1989 · as Brad Peters
• Earth Girls Are Easy1988 · as Wiploc
• The Dead Pool1988 · as Johnny Squares
• Peggy Sue Got Married1986 · as Walter Getz
• Once Bitten1985 · as Mark Kendall
• Finders Keepers1984 · as Lane Biddlecoff
• Copper Mountain1983 · as Bobby Todd
• All in Good Taste1983 · as Ralph
• The Sex and Violence Family Hour1983 · as Various Personalities
• Rubberface1981 · as Tony Moroni
• Evergreen Pines and the Fading Summer—
• The Jetsons—
• Evergreen Pines and the Fading Summer—
• Untitled How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sequel— · as The Grinch

All TV Shows (48)

• Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy2024 · as Self (archive footage)
• Knuckles2024 · as Dr. Robotnik (archive footage) (uncredited)
• When Ruby Wax Met...2021 · as Self (archive footage)
• Kidding2018 · as Jeff Piccirillo
• The Russell Howard Hour2017 · as Self
• The New Yorker Presents2016 · as Truman Burbank
• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015 · as Self - Guest
• Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter2015 · as Self
• Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)2014 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014 · as Self - Guest
• Norm Macdonald Live2013 · as Self
• Circus Halligalli2013
• Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee2012 · as Self
• Inside Comedy2012 · as Self
• Conan2010 · as Self - Guest
• The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien2009 · as Self - Guest
• Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2009 · as Self - Guest
• The Graham Norton Show2007 · as Self - Guest
• The Graham Norton Show2007 · as Self
• 30 Rock2006 · as Dave Williams
• The Office2005 · as The Fingerlakes Guy
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
• Celebrities Uncensored2003 · as Self
• Real Time with Bill Maher2003 · as Self
• The Early Show1999 · as Self - Guest
• The View1997 · as Self
• The Daily Show1996 · as Self - Guest
• Space Ghost Coast to Coast1994 · as Self
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self - Guest
• Late Show with David Letterman1993 · as Self
• Late Show with David Letterman1993 · as Self - Guest
• The Larry Sanders Show1992 · as Jim Carrey
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992 · as Self - Guest
• In Living Color1990 · as Self - Various Characters
• LIVE with Kelly and Mark1988 · as Self
• Kids' Choice Awards1987 · as Self
• American Masters1986 · as Self - Interviewee
• MTV Video Music Awards1984 · as Self - Presenter
• The Duck Factory1984 · as Skip Tarkenton
• Buffalo Bill1983
• Cérémonie des César1976 · as Self - Recipient
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Host
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self (uncredited)
• Sesame Street1969 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self - Guest
• The Oscars1953 · as Self
• Today1952 · as Self