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Jim Carrey

Birth Name:
James Eugene Carrey
Birth Place:
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer
Jim Carrey

Fast Facts

  • Established the Better U Foundation in 2005 to promote the elimination of fertilizer and pesticides in agriculture
  • Received an honorary doctorate from Maharishi University of Management in Iowa in 2014
  • Inducted into the Canadian Walk of Fame in 2004
  • Began performing at the age of 15 at the comedy club Yuk Yuks in Toronto
  • Was noticed by legendary comic Rodney Dangerfield, who asked him to join a tour
  • Quote: "I tend to stay up late, not because I'm partying but it's the only time of day when I'm alone and I don't have to be on, performing․"
  • Known for creating characters using exaggerated facial expressions
  • Appeared in the music video "Cold Dead Hand" with Eels in 2013
  • Although he dropped out of the lead role in "Meet the Parents," he still contributed many of the film's jokes, including the main character's name "Focker․"
  • Released the children's book "How Roland Rolls" in 2013

Awards

  • 1994MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Nominated
  • 1995American Comedy Award - Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role):Nominated
  • 1995Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Male Newcomer, On Video:Winner
  • 1995Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Comedy, On Video:Winner
  • 1995CFCA Award - Most Promising Actor:Nominated
  • 1995Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1995Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Winner
  • 1995ALFS Award - Newcomer of the Year:Winner
  • 1995MTV Movie Award - Best On-Screen Duo:Nominated
  • 1995MTV Movie Award - Best Dance Sequence:Nominated
  • 1995MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Winner
  • 1995MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Nominated
  • 1995MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Winner
  • 1995Razzie Award - Worst New Star:Nominated
  • 1995Stinker Award - Worst Actor:Nominated
  • 1996American Comedy Award - Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role):Nominated
  • 1996Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Winner
  • 1996MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
  • 1996MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Winner
  • 1996MTV Movie Award - Best Villain:Nominated
  • 1996MTV Movie Award - Best Male Performance:Winner
  • 1997Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Winner
  • 1997MTV Movie Award - Best Fight:Nominated
  • 1997MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Winner
  • 1997MTV Movie Award - Best Villain:Winner
  • 1998ACCA - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Comedy:Winner
  • 1998Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 1998Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 1998MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Winner
  • 1999Saturn Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 1999American Comedy Award - Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role):Nominated
  • 1999American Comedy Award - Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a TV Series:Nominated
  • 1999ACCA - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 1999Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Drama:Nominated
  • 1999BSFC Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 1999CFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 1999DFWFCA Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 1999Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:Winner
  • 1999Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 1999MTV Movie Award - Best Male Performance:Winner
  • 1999Grace AwardWinner
  • 1999OFTA Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 1999OFTA Film Award - Best Drama Actor:Nominated
  • 1999TFCA Award - Best Performance, Male:Nominated
  • 2000Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2000American Comedy Award - Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role):Nominated
  • 2000Canadian Comedy Award - Film - Performance - Male:Nominated
  • 2000Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Winner
  • 2000MTV Movie Award - Best Male Performance:Nominated
  • 2000OFTA Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2000OFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2000Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2000Teen Choice Award - Film - Wipeout Scene of the Summer:Winner
  • 2001Saturn Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Comedy/Romance:Nominated
  • 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award - Favorite Actor - Comedy:Winner
  • 2001Canadian Comedy Award - Film - Pretty Funny Male Performance:Nominated
  • 2001Empire Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2001Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2001Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Winner
  • 2001ALFS Award - Actor of the Year:Nominated
  • 2001MTV Movie Award - Best Villain:Winner
  • 2001MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Nominated
  • 2001OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Adapted Song:Nominated
  • 2001Teen Choice Award - Film - Choice Hissy Fit:Winner
  • 2002Peabody Award - Winner:Winner
  • 2003Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Chemistry:Nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor - Comedy:Winner
  • 2004ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2004ACCA - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2004Golden Schmoes - Best Actor of the Year:Nominated
  • 2004Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Winner
  • 2004MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Nominated
  • 2004MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
  • 2004MTV Movie Award - Most Divine Miracle in a Movie (Milagro más Divino en una Película):Winner
  • 2004SDFCS Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2004WAFCA Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
  • 2004WAFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2005Saturn Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2005BAFTA Film Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2005Empire Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2005Gold Derby Film Award - Lead Actor:Nominated
  • 2005Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2005Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2005ICS Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2005INOCA - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2005INOCA - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2005IOMA - Best Actor (Miglior attore protagonista):Nominated
  • 2005Jupiter Award - Best International Actor:Nominated
  • 2005Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 2005MTV Movie Award - Best Villain:Nominated
  • 2005OFTA Film Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2005OFTA Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2005OFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2005People's Choice Award - Favorite On-Screen Chemistry:Nominated
  • 2005Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Action Adventure/Thriller:Nominated
  • 2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Bad Guy:Winner
  • 2005Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Liar:Nominated
  • 2005Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
  • 2006Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award - Movies - Choice Actor: Comedy:Nominated
  • 2007Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Horror/Thriller:Nominated
  • 2008Razzie Award - Worst Actor:Nominated
  • 2009Blimp Award - Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie:Nominated
  • 2009Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 2009MTV Movie Award - Best Comedic Performance:Winner
  • 2009Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Comedy:Nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Hissy Fit:Nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Rockstar Moment:Nominated
  • 2010Davis Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
  • 2010Blimp Award - Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie:Winner
  • 2010VVFP Award - Best Actor:Nominated
  • 2011CinEuphoria - Best Actor - International Competition:Winner
  • 2012Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 2012Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Movies:Nominated
  • 2012People's Choice Award - Favorite TV Guest Star:Nominated
  • 2012Groundbreaking ShowWinner
  • 2014MTV Movie Award - Best Fight:Nominated
  • 2015Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Comedy:Nominated
  • 2015Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Chemistry:Nominated
  • 2018Cinema Eye Honors Award - The Unforgettables:Winner
  • 2018Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special:Nominated
  • 2019Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy:Nominated
  • 2019OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2021CCA Super Award - Best Actor in a Superhero Movie:Nominated
  • 2021CCA Super Award - Best Villain in a Movie:Winner
  • 2021Huading Award - Best Global Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
  • 2021Kids' Choice Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 2021OFTA Television Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2023Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 2025Blimp Award - Favorite Movie Actor:Nominated
  • 2025Blimp Award - Favorite Villain:Winner
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