Jim Carrey
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[after recording a cover of The Beatles' "I Am the Walrus"] There! I did it! I defiled a timeless work of art! For my next trick, I will paint a clown face on the Mona Lisa while using the shroud of Turin as a dropcloth.
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Birthdate :January 17, 1962
Country :Canada
Sign : Capricorn
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Job :actors
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1963
He had never heard of "Doctor Who" until being offered the role of the Eighth Doctor in Doctor Who (TV), which was the key factor into turning down the role, as he felt he would cause outrage amongst Doctor Who fans if the role wasn't played by a Doctor Who fan.1963
He had never heard of "Doctor Who" (1963) until being offered the role of the Eighth Doctor in Doctor Who (1996) (TV), which was the key factor into turning down the role, as he felt he would cause outrage amongst Doctor Who fans if the role wasn't played by a Doctor Who fan.1969
A fan of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" .1969
Has said that his least favorite movie is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes .1969
Has said that his least favorite movie is The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969).1969
A fan of "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969).1975
Fellow Canadian comedian Mike Myers was chosen over Carrey to play in "Saturday Night Live" .1975
Fellow Canadian comedian Mike Myers was chosen over Carrey to play in "Saturday Night Live" (1975).1980
Went through depression in the 1980s while struggling to make ends meet as a comedian.1983
According to Biography, Jim wrote himself a check for $10 million dollars in 1983, post-dated 10 years, hoping to be able to cash it by then. The episode also featured a clip from a 1999 interview where Jim stated he put the check in his father's pocket after he passed away on September 13, 1994. [October 13, 2010].1984
Auditioned for the role of Farmer Ted in the film Sixteen Candles . Eventually, actor Anthony Michael Hall won the part.1984
Auditioned for the role of Farmer Ted in the film Sixteen Candles (1984). Eventually, actor Anthony Michael Hall won the part.1988
While filming Earth Girls Are Easy , it took approximately two and a half hours for him and co-stars Jeff Goldblum and Damon Wayans to be suited up as the aliens.1988
Along with Jeff Goldblum and Damon Wayans, his voice was dubbed for certain scenes in Earth Girls Are Easy .1988
Along with Jeff Goldblum and Damon Wayans, his voice was dubbed for certain scenes in Earth Girls Are Easy (1988).1988
While filming Earth Girls Are Easy (1988), it took approximately two and a half hours for him and co-stars Jeff Goldblum and Damon Wayans to be suited up as the aliens.1990
Spoofed the Players' Club TV commercials, made famous by Telly Savalas in the 1980s, on "In Living Color" .1990
Spoofed the Players' Club TV commercials, made famous by Telly Savalas in the 1980s, on "In Living Color" (1990).1994
The characters played by him in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective , The Mask and Dumb & Dumber later all became TV cartoons, whereas his "Grinch", "Horton" and "Riddler" characters were already cartoons.1994
Has worked with two actresses from the TV show "Friends" : Courteney Cox in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective , and Jennifer Aniston in Bruce Almighty .1994
Often his protagonist (or antagonist) roles are associated with the color green. The Mask , How the Grinch Stole Christmas , "The Riddler" in Batman Forever , the alias 'Mr. Red Green' in Fun with Dick and Jane . The Red Green reference in Fun With Dick and Jane might have been a nod to a Canadian comedy, "The Red Green Show" .1994
His performance as "Ace Ventura" in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is ranked #97 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.1994
Many of his characters have a job or interest in TV (The Mask , Batman Forever , The Cable Guy , The Truman Show , Man on the Moon , Bruce Almighty ).1994
His characters from Dumb & Dumber , The Mask , Batman Forever , Bruce Almighty , How the Grinch Stole Christmas , Man on the Moon and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events ) are losers who want to be recognized and be famous.1994
Performed his first stand-up routine (with disastrous results) in a yellow suit and tails (made by his mother) similar to what he would later wear in The Mask .1994
Insisted that his favorite band, Cannibal Corpse, play in the movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective .1994
Many of his characters are ordinary men whose lives are changed by supernatural or otherwise unseen forces. As in The Mask (" (Ipkiss happens to find the mask), The Majestic (Appleton is unlucky and suffers amnesia), Liar Liar (His son's birthday wish comes true), Bruce Almighty (Divine intervention), The Truman Show (He finds his life is a TV show), and so on.1994
Performed his first stand-up routine (with disastrous results) in a yellow suit and tails (made by his mother) similar to what he would later wear in The Mask (1994).1994
His characters from Dumb & Dumber (1994), The Mask (1994), Batman Forever (1995), Bruce Almighty (2003), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Man on the Moon (1999) and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)) are losers who want to be recognized and be famous.1994
His performance as "Ace Ventura" in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) is ranked #97 on Premiere Magazine's 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time.1994
Many of his characters have a job or interest in TV (The Mask (1994), Batman Forever (1995), The Cable Guy (1996), The Truman Show (1998), Man on the Moon (1999), Bruce Almighty (2003)).1994
Insisted that his favorite band, Cannibal Corpse, play in the movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994).1994
Many of his characters are ordinary men whose lives are changed by supernatural or otherwise unseen forces. As in The Mask (1994) (" (Ipkiss happens to find the mask), The Majestic (2001) (Appleton is unlucky and suffers amnesia), Liar Liar (1997) (His son's birthday wish comes true), Bruce Almighty (2003) (Divine intervention), The Truman Show (1998) (He finds his life is a TV show), and so on.1994
Often his protagonist (or antagonist) roles are associated with the color green. The Mask (1994), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), "The Riddler" in Batman Forever (1995), the alias 'Mr. Red Green' in Fun with Dick and Jane (2005). The Red Green reference in Fun With Dick and Jane might have been a nod to a Canadian comedy, "The Red Green Show" (1991).1994
Has worked with two actresses from the TV show "Friends" (1994): Courteney Cox in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), and Jennifer Aniston in Bruce Almighty (2003).1994
The characters played by him in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), The Mask (1994) and Dumb & Dumber (1994) later all became TV cartoons, whereas his "Grinch", "Horton" and "Riddler" characters were already cartoons.1996
First actor to reach 20 million dollar mark salary (for_The Cable Guy _) in 1996. The first actress to do so was 'Julia Roberts', four years later, who was paid the same amount for her role in Erin Brockovich in 2000.1996
Hosted "YTV Awards Show" in mid '80s with Laurie from "Fox After Breakfast" . YTV is Canada's Youth Television station.1996
Wrote himself a check for $20 million and kept it in his wallet until he earned that amount for The Cable Guy .1996
Hosted "YTV Awards Show" in the mid-1980s with Laurie Hibberd, from "Fox After Breakfast" (1996). YTV is Canada's Youth Television station.1996
First actor to reach 20 million dollar salary mark (for The Cable Guy (1996)) in 1996. The first actress to do so was Julia Roberts, four years later, who was paid the same amount for her role in Erin Brockovich (2000) in 2000.1997
With the exception of his "Ace Ventura" character, Carrey has a reputation of not repeating the same character twice in a sequel (Batman & Robin ) or prequel (Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd ).1997
Is a huge fan of the cartoons "Johnny Bravo" , "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Dave the Barbarian" .1997
He was originally cast as "Dr. Evil" in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery , but he had to drop out of the role due to a scheduling conflict with Liar Liar .1997
Ranked #54 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. 1997
Chosen by "People" magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. 1997
Ranked #54 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997]1997
He was originally cast as "Dr. Evil" in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), but he had to drop out of the role due to a scheduling conflict with Liar Liar (1997).1997
With the exception of his "Ace Ventura" character, Carrey has a reputation of not repeating the same character twice in a sequel (Batman & Robin (1997)) or prequel (Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003)).1997
Is a huge fan of the cartoons "Johnny Bravo" (1997), "SpongeBob SquarePants" (1999) and "Dave the Barbarian" (2004).1998
Was considered for the role of Ted Stroehmann in There's Something About Mary .1998
As of 2009, he is only one of six performers who won a Golden Globe Award as Best Lead Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture Drama without being nominated for an Oscar for that same role (his for The Truman Show ). The others are Spencer Tracy in The Actress , Anthony Franciosa in Career , Omar Sharif in Doctor Zhivago , Shirley MacLaine for Madame Sousatzka and Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road .1998
Played a (fictional) man who is not (yet) aware he is on television on The Truman Show and a real-life man who believed he was always on television Man on the Moon .1998
He has been nominated for 5 Golden Globes, but although more recognised for his comedic performances, the only two Globes he's won were for dramatic performances. (The Truman Show and Man on the Moon ).1998
Performed "Rocket Man" on stage with Elton John at one of John's concerts. 1998
Performed "Rocket Man" on stage with Elton John at one of John's concerts. [1998]1998
He has been nominated for 5 Golden Globes, but although more recognised for his comedic performances, the only two Globes he's won were for dramatic performances. (The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999)).1998
As of 2009, he is only one of six performers who won a Golden Globe Award as Best Lead Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture Drama without being nominated for an Oscar for that same role (his for The Truman Show (1998)). The others are Spencer Tracy in The Actress (1953), Anthony Franciosa in Career (1959), Omar Sharif in Doctor Zhivago (1965), Shirley MacLaine for Madame Sousatzka (1988) and Kate Winslet in Revolutionary Road (2008).1998
Was considered for the role of Ted Stroehmann in There's Something About Mary (1998).1998
Played a (fictional) man who is not (yet) aware he is on television on The Truman Show (1998) and a real-life man who believed he was always on television Man on the Moon (1999).1999
Shares the same birthday with Andy Kaufman, who he played in Man on the Moon .1999
Shares the same birthday with Andy Kaufman, who he played in Man on the Moon (1999).2000
At one time, Carrey was slated to star as the lead in Meet the Parents and even contributed jokes to the screenplay, such as the main character being named "Focker".2000
During the filming of Me, Myself & Irene , he and the production crew attended a private music show Phish at the guitarist/vocalist house in Careystock, Vermont. There he sang two songs with Phish, "Hey You" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive and "Come Together" by The Beatles. 2000
Relationship with Renée Zellweger ended while they were already engaged and had marriage plans. 2000
During the filming of Me, Myself & Irene (2000), he and the production crew attended a private music show Phish at the guitarist/vocalist house in Careystock, Vermont. There he sang two songs with Phish, "Hey You" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive and "Come Together" by The Beatles. [6/24/99]2000
Relationship with Renée Zellweger ended while they were already engaged and had marriage plans. [2000]2000
At one time, Carrey was slated to star as the lead in Meet the Parents (2000) and even contributed jokes to the screenplay, such as the main character being named "Focker".2001
As of 2001, his total of nine MTV movie awards is the most won by any person.2001
December, 2001: Announces his intention to become a United States citizen.2002
Was originally offered the lead role in the movie The Master of Disguise .2002
He, Michael J. Fox and the late Raymond Burr head list of top Canadians in U.S. television compiled by Banff Television Festival, June 2002.2002
Was originally offered the lead role in the movie The Master of Disguise (2002).2003
Was considered for the role of Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl .2003
Ranked #5 in Star TV's Top 10 Box Office Stars of the 1990s .2003
Ranked #5 in Star TV's Top 10 Box Office Stars of the 1990s (2003).2003
Was considered for the roles of Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), both of which eventually went to Johnny Depp.2004
Before Martin Scorsese's The Aviator , he spent years trying to produce and star in a film of Howard Hughes' life as Hughes himself.2004
October 2004 - Became a U.S. citizen.2004
He has said that Joel, his painfully shy, lovelorn character in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , is closer to what he's like when he's not "on," and that making the film led him to reflect on his past relationships and why they didn't work out.2004
He donated a signed head-shot to Rocky Stone to be auctioned off to raise money to buy more toys for less fortunate kids as part of the Toy Mountain Campaign 2004.2004
Before Martin Scorsese's The Aviator (2004), he spent years trying to produce and star in a film of Howard Hughes' life as Hughes himself.2004
He has said that Joel, his painfully shy, lovelorn character in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), is closer to what he's like when he's not "on," and that making the film led him to reflect on his past relationships and why they didn't work out.2005
Possibly out of slapstick to his nationality, his "Dick Harper" character of Fun with Dick and Jane has been compared by fans to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.2005
Was considered for the role of "Willy Wonka" in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory .2005
Possibly out of slapstick to his nationality, his "Dick Harper" character of Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) has been compared by fans to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.2006
On September 13th, 2006, Carrey fired his agent of 15 years, Nick Stevens.2007
Turned down the offer to induct Jerry Lawler into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2007, for he believed the people in the audience would have come to the ceremony to see him, not the legends being honored that night.2010
Jim and his girlfriend, Jenny McCarthy, have ended their five-year romance .2010
Jim and his girlfriend, Jenny McCarthy, have ended their five-year romance [April 6, 2010].2010
Is grandfather to daughter Jane Carrey's son, Jackson Riley Santana, born February 26th, 2010. Father of the boy is Jane's husband Alex 'Nitro' Santana, singer of the band "Blood Money".
