Perhaps the most famous comedian actor. Almost all of his films have become bestsellers. He never ceases to joke, amaze and at the same time remain a person who cannot be understood.
Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor who has found popularity in the comedy genre. He is one of the most expensive comedians in the United States, while one of those actors who have earned universal recognition, but never received an Oscar. Born January 17, 1962 in Ontario, Canada. Real name - James Eugene Kerry.
Biography
Jim's mother is a singer, his father is a self-taught saxophonist. In addition to Jim, the family brought up three older children: sisters Pat with Rita and brother John. Jim did not show much success in his studies, and the family experienced financial difficulties - Jim, like other children of the Kerry family, had to go to work. It was during this period that Jim closed in on himself. His mother also had mental problems, she suffered from hypochondria.
Career
From childhood, Jim's favorite pastime was antics, he unsuccessfully sent his work to TV shows. His first public appearance was a failure, and only a few years later he decided to speak again. The audience greeted Jim's jokes favorably, and since 1981 he has become the main star of the club in Toronto. Jim started performing in various clubs and was very successful. But, being prone to depression, he was acutely aware of failure. In one of these periods, Jim decided to change his role, interrupting odd jobs in the cinema.
Film career and filmography
From 1983 to 1993, Jim starred with various directors, where, most likely, he was only trying on the work of an actor. While some films received good reviews, there was no real success. In 1993 he began work on the film Ace Ventura: Pet Tracking. This is a low-budget movie that everyone who could refuse to participate and sponsor refused. Surprisingly, the film was a success, although critics nominated both the film and Jim for the "golden raspberry". But it is with this film that Jim Carrey's stellar career begins. The most popular films with Jim Carrey:
- Dumb and Dumber, 1994;
- "The Mask", 1994;
- Batman Forever, 1995;
- Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, 1994;
- The Cable Guy, 1996;
- The Truman Show, 1998;
- “Me, me and Irene again”, 2000;
- The Grinch Stole Christmas, 2000;
- Bruce Almighty, 2003;
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, 2004;
- Lemony Snicket: 33 Misfortunes, 2004;
- Always Say Yes, 2007;
- A Christmas Story, 2009;
- Mr. Popper's Penguins, 2011;
Personal life
1987 - wedding with Melissa Womer, daughter Jane is born in the fall of the same year In 1995, the couple divorced, Jim paid about $ 7 million in child support.
1996 - Jim meets Lauren Holly on the set of Dumb and Dumber, they got married the same year, divorced 10 months later.
From 2005 to 2010, he met with fashion model Jenny McCartney.
In 2010, Jim had a grandson.
