Jim Carrey Overview
Jim Carrey was a famous comic actor, who starred in great movies like Ace Ventura and The Truman Show. Faced with dire poverty in his childhood, he was unable to complete school, and was forced to fend for his family. His first performance was at the comedy club of Yuk Yuk's, where he was rebuffed by the audience. With splendid comic performances in films like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, Liar Liar, and Me, Myself & Irene, he carved a niche for himself in the live action comedy genre of movies. Gradually, he began acting in more serious movies, bagging prestigious honors for his acts in the films, The Truman Show, Man on the Moon, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This celebrated star has been included in the Canadian Walk of Fame for his cinematic achievements.
Ace Ventura
In Ace Ventura, Jim Carrey played as Ace Ventura, who was a Pet Detective. The three things he tried to detect were a lovely dog, a dolphin, and a pigeon respectively. Ace Ventura's character was not only funny with his awful and silly expressions but stern about animals. While searching for the dolphin, Pet Detective showed his madness and intelligence he got a woman who eventually happened to like the Pet Detective finally in Climax Ace Ventura solved the case of missing the dolphin in that revelation they lost something. Directed by Steve Oedekerk, this movie receives many awards, including MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Male Performance and MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Comedic Performance.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas was the live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss' beloved children’s tale follows the Grinch, played by Jim Carrey, who decides to ruin Christmas for the citizens of Whoville because of humiliation suffered at the hands of its Mayor. However, Martha May Whovier and Cindy Lou Who help him discover the true meaning of Christmas and redeem him. Directed by Ron Howard, this movie received an award as MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Villain.
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Liar Liar
The comedy of Liar Liar follows the life of Fletcher Reede, played by Jim Carrey, a conniving and lying lawyer whose habits have ruined his relationships. However, things take a funny turn when his son, Max's birthday wish comes true and Fletcher Reede was unable to lie for an entire day. He eventually realizes his son was his biggest priority and reconciles with his family. Directed by Tom Shadyac, this movie received an award as MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Comedic Performance.
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The Truman Show
In The Truman Show, Jim Carrey played as Truman Burbank, who leads a simple life in the seaside town of Seahaven Island when he realizes that his life was actually the subject of a television show broadcasted round the clock and all the people around him were actors. The island itself is a huge set with thousands of hidden cameras. Directed by Peter Weir, this movie receives many awards, including Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama and MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Male Performance.