Jim Carrey is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, producer, and writer. His most well-known roles are “The Mask,” “Liar Liar,” “Bruce Almighty,” and “Sonic the Hedgehog.”
Quick Facts
Real Name/Full Name | James Eugene Carrey |
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Jim Carrey |
Birth Place: | Newmarket, Ontario, Canada |
Date Of Birth/Birthday: | 17 January 1962 |
Age/How Old: | 62 years old |
Height/How Tall: | In Feet and Inches – 6′ 2″ |
Weight: | Kilograms – 84 Kg |
Parents Name: | Father – Percy Carrey Mother – Kathleen Carrey |
Siblings: | Patricia Carrey Fournier, Rita, and John Carrey |
Nationality: | Canadian and American |
Marital Status: | divorced |
Girlfriend: | N/A |
Wife/Spouse Name: | Melissa Womer (m, 1987; div, 1995) Lauren Holly (m, 1996; div, 1997) |
Kids/Children Name: | Jane Erin Carrey |
Profession: | Actor, Voice Actor, comedian, producer, and writer |
Net Worth: | $180 Million |
Jim Carrey Biography
Jim Carrey, full name James Eugene Carrey, was born on January 17, 1962, in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada parents Kathleen and Percy Carrey. His father was a musician and accountant, while his mother was a stay-at-home mother. Among his siblings are two sisters, Patricia Carrey Fournier and Rita Carrey, and a brother, John Carrey.
Jim Carrey attended Blessed Trinity Catholic Elementary School before transferring to Aldershot High School. He then enrolled in the Agincourt Collegiate Institute before dropping out to pursue a career as a comedian and factory worker.
Jim Carrey Height, Weight
With a height of 6′ 2′′ feet and inches and 188 cm centimeters height, he weighs 185 pounds and 84 kg. He has dark hair and lovely brown eyes.
Career
While his performances in the comedy flicks “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and “Dumb and Dumber” in 1994 were initially popular, it was his role in the superhero comic picture “The Mask” that catapulted him to stardom. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his part in the picture, which was a big hit.
He went on to star in the successful flicks “Batman Forever” and “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls” during the following several years. He appeared in the critically acclaimed and commercially successful film “Liar Liar” in 1997. He was nominated for another Golden Globe Award for his performance. He got another Golden Globe Award nomination for his portrayal in the hit comedy-drama film “The Truman Show” the following year.
He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal in the highly acclaimed comedy-drama film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” in 2004. From 2018 to 2020, he appeared in the blockbuster comedy-drama TV series “Kidding,” for which he received another Golden Globe nomination. He garnered critical praise for his performance in the popular action-adventure comedy film “Sonic the Hedgehog” in 2020.
He made his voice acting debut in the 2008 animated adventure comedy film “Horton Hears a Who!” and received great feedback for his performance. He also worked on the dark fantasy Christmas film “Christmas Carol.” He served as a producer on the documentary film “Rubble Kings” in 2015. On the other hand, he is the subject of the documentary film “Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond,” which was released in 2017.
Jim Carrey’s Net Worth in 2024
As of February 2024, Jim Carrey’s net worth is expected to be $180 million. The majority of his earnings have come from his acting profession. It’s no wonder that he’s one of the most wealthy performers of all time.
Jim Carrey’s Wife, Marriage, Children
Jim Carrey married Melissa Womer in 1987, but the pair divorced eight years later in 1995. Their daughter, Jane Erin Carrey, was born to them as a couple. In 1996, he married Lauren Holly, a well-known actress, but the pair separated in 1997. From 2005 through 2010, he was in a relationship with Jenny McCarthy, a well-known actress. He’s also been associated to Linda Ronstadt, Renée Zellweger, Cathriona White, and Ginger Gonzaga, among others. However, based on our information, he is now single.