Jim Carrey's three favourite films: The Cable Guy (Ben Stiller, 1996) Ave Ventura: Pet Detective (Tom Shadyac, 1994) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Michel Gondry, 2004)

What is Jim Carrey's most successful movie?

What was Jim Carrey's first popular movie?

From the stand-up stages of Canada to the breakout sketch-comedy hit "In Living Color" (Fox, 1990-96), award-winning actor Jim Carrey became of Hollywood's most bankable comedic stars during the 1990s, thanks to a string of zany blockbusters that began with "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1994).

Which Ace Ventura movie is better?

The first movie was such a hit, it spawn a somewhat funny animated television series (1995 to 2000) and one really bad 2009 spin-off children movie, Ace Ventura, Jr.: Pet Detective. The best from all of these films, had to be the 1995 sequel, Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls.

Why didn t they make Ace Ventura 3?

Ace Ventura 3 never happened because Jim Carrey wasn't interested in making sequels at that point in his career. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective made Carrey a proper movie star in the mid-1990s, so it was surprising that a sequel to Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls wasn't made.

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Who was the first choice for Ace Ventura?

Filmmakers first approached Rick Moranis to play Ace Ventura, but Moranis declined the role. They then considered casting Judd Nelson or Alan Rickman, and they also considered changing Ace Ventura to be female and casting Whoopi Goldberg as the pet detective. David Alan Grier also turned down to play Ace Ventura.

What is Jim Carrey's last movie?

The release of “Sonic the Hedgehog” in 2020 marked Carrey's first major role in a studio movie since the 2014 sequel “Dumb and Dumber To.” In between, the actor appeared in the indie films “The Bad Batch” and “Dark Crimes.” Carrey's recent roles also include Showtime's comedy series “Kidding,” which ran for 20 episodes ...

Does Jim Carrey have an Oscar?

I'm really surprised that Jim Carrey has never been nominated for an Oscar or an Emmy.

Did Jim Carrey wear a mask in the mask?

Because Jim Carrey's face is so bendy and so expressive, it can be hard to remember that he's actually wearing a literal mask in the film.

What was Jim Carrey's best year?

In 1994, a year that could be coined “the year of Carrey,” this was the performance that earned him a Golden Globe nomination for lead actor comedy, likely responding to its massive box office.

Who made Jim Carrey famous?

Carrey began stand-up comedy in 1979, performing at Yuk Yuk's in Toronto, Ontario. After gaining prominence in 1981, he began working at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles where he was soon noticed by comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who immediately signed him to open his tour performances.

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What is Jim Carrey's most serious role?

Has Jim Carrey retired?

During a conversation about his newest movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, the 60-year-old star revealed to Access Hollywood that he is "retiring" from acting. Asked by host Kit Hoover in an interview that was posted Thursday if he was being serious, Carrey said, "I'm being fairly serious."

Does Jim Carrey have a star?

The fact that Jim Carrey doesn't have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is simply astounding when considering his iconic movies such as The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Does Jim Carrey have a child?

Jim Carrey passed along his entertainment industry chops to his first and only child, daughter Jane Erin Carrey, 36.

Why did Jim Carrey do Sonic?

In an interview given while promoting the first Sonic film (via Collider), Carrey explained that he is attracted to the role because Eggman is a "genius combined with neglect and a sense of absolute worthlessness." The actor enjoys that, while the character does allow him to use the same "childlike discovery energy" ...

Who did Jim Carrey date?

Jim Carrey's dating history is filled with high-profile celebrities, from Renée Zellweger to Jenny McCarthy. The Yes Man actor has been married twice: to Melissa Womer from 1987 to 1995 and to Lauren Holly from 1996 to 1997. Carrey shares daughter Jane, who competed on American Idol in 2012, with his first wife.

Is there any Jim Carrey movies on Netflix?

From Bruce Almighty to The Cable Guy, some of the best Jim Carrey movies are available to stream on Netflix right now. In 1994, Carrey became one of the biggest movie stars after appearing in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber.

Who almost played Dr Evil?

According to Vulture, Mike Myers didn't originally intend to play multiple roles in the Austin Powers movies. His first choice for Dr. Evil was Carrey, who was initially cast in the role during pre-production. However, Carrey had to drop out of the project because the scheduling conflicted with Liar Liar.