Who is Jim Carrey?
Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and writer. He first gained fame in the 1990s for his roles in films such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber, and The Truman Show. He has since starred in numerous successful films and has received critical acclaim for his performances in dramatic roles such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Man on the Moon.
Carrey is known for his energetic and physical comedy style as well as his ability to play a wide range of characters. He’s been nominated twice for the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award, and has won several awards throughout his career.
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What movie is Jim Carrey most known for?
Jim Carrey is most known for his role in the 1994 comedy film “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective”. The film was a commercial success and launched Carrey’s career as a leading comedic actor. The film was followed by a sequel “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls” which also performed well at the box office.
The role of Ace Ventura, a wacky and eccentric pet detective, established Carrey as a comedic force in Hollywood and solidified his place in popular culture. The character of Ace Ventura became a cultural icon and is considered one of Carrey’s most memorable and iconic roles.
List of all Jim Carrey movies
- List of all Jim Carrey movies
- Copper Mountain (1983)
- Introducing… Janet (1984)
- The Duck Factory (1984)
- Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
- Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)
- The Dead Pool (1988)
- Pink Cadillac (1989)
- Once Bitten (1985)
- Firestarter 2: Rekindled (2002)
- Earthbound (1981)
- In Living Color (1990-1994)
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
- Dumb & Dumber (1994)
- Batman Forever (1995)
- The Cable Guy (1996)
- Liar Liar (1997)
- Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
- Bruce Almighty (2003)
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
- Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
- Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
- Yes Man (2008)
- A Christmas Carol (2009)
- Mr. Popper’s Penguins (2011)
- Kick-Ass 2 (2013)
- Dumb and Dumber To (2014)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
- The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013)
- True Crimes (2016)
- The Bad Batch (2016)
- Kidding (2018-2020)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
- The Great Beyond (2022)
Note: This is not an exhaustive list and it could also include some movies that may not be released yet.
