Jim Carrey
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Summary
Jim Carrey was born on January 17, 1962[1], in Newmarket[2]. He has worked as a comedian[3], film producer[4], voice actor[5], screenwriter[6], and television actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.054% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (205,999 views/month, #545 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Percy Carrey[9]
- Mother: Kathleen Carrey[10]
- Spouse: Min Ah[11]
- Child: Jane Carrey[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13], Canada[14]
- Native language: English[15]
- Occupation: actor[16], painter[17], stand-up comedian[18], film actor[19]
- Educated at: Agincourt Collegiate Institute[20], Aldershot School[21], Northview Heights Secondary School[22], Blessed Trinity Catholic School[23]
- Award received: Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[24], Canada's Walk of Fame[25], MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[26], Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[27], Golden Globe Awards[28], MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance[29], MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss[30], MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance[31], MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Jim Carrey[34]
- Residence: Brentwood[35]
- Family name: Carrey[36]
- Given name: James[37], Eugene[38]
- Pseudonym: Jim Carrey[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jim Carrey[40]
- Described at URL: https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jim-carrey/[41], https://www.ranker.com/list/jim-carrey-dark-facts/lila-reid[42]
- Medical condition: dyslexia[43]
- Filmography: Jim Carrey filmography[44]
- Eye color: dark brown[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Birth name: James Eugene Carrey[47]
- Name in native language: Jim Carrey[48]
Product Details
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Type: Person[49]
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Country: US[50]
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Began / founded: 1962-01-17[51]
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Community tags: canadian[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: f7e7acc2-b61c-4e8c-80fd-ab354bf856e8[53]
Why It Matters
Jim Carrey has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
He has been cited as an influence by Will Ferrell[56], a comedian[57], b. 1967[58], of United States[59], awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[60].
FAQs
Where was Jim Carrey born?
Jim Carrey's place of birth was Newmarket[2].
Who were Jim Carrey's parents?
Jim Carrey's father was Percy Carrey[9]. Jim Carrey's mother was Kathleen Carrey[10].
Who was Jim Carrey married to?
Jim Carrey's spouses include Min Ah[11].
What did Jim Carrey do for work?
Jim Carrey worked as a comedian[3], film producer[4], voice actor[5], screenwriter[6], and television actor[7].
Where did Jim Carrey go to school?
Jim Carrey was educated at Agincourt Collegiate Institute[20], Aldershot School[21], Northview Heights Secondary School[22], and Blessed Trinity Catholic School[23].
What awards did Jim Carrey receive?
Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[24], Canada's Walk of Fame[25], and MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[26].
Who did Jim Carrey influence?
Jim Carrey has been cited as an influence by Will Ferrell[56].