Jim Carrey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 17, 1962 |
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| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Newmarket, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| 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.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Jim Carrey?
Jim Carrey is 63 years old.
When was Jim Carrey born?
Jim Carrey was born the 17 January 1962.
Where is Jim Carrey from?
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About January 17th, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: An assassination attempt against Indonesian President Sukarno in Ujung Pandang (Makassar) failed, but the attack resulted in significant collateral damage. Hand grenades thrown at his automobile killed three bystanders and injured 28 others, reflecting the political tensions of the time.
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1962 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: The Twist by Chubby Checker
- #1 UK song: The Young Ones by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: El Cid directed by Anthony Mann
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