Jim Carrey is one of the most recognizable comedians of all time. Whether performing stand-up or appearing in films, he has been known for his energetic slapstick performances. He has also received a number of Golden Globe Awards for his work.

Jim Carrey was born in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, on April 2, 1962, and grew up with his mother and two older sisters. When he was eight, Carrey discovered his love of impressions. Later, he began his career as a comedian in Toronto. In 1978, he dropped out of school to support his family. His father had found a job at a tire factory in Scarborough. Eventually, he moved to Los Angeles.

During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Jim Carrey starred in a series of hits that made him a superstar. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in Dumb and Dumber in 1994. A second nomination came in 2004, when he appeared in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. However, his box office numbers were not as high as he’d like them to have been.

While it is a bit confusing to track down a chronology of Jim Carey’s career, it’s easy to see the general path he took. It started in the 1970s with stand-up performances at Yuk-Yuk’s, an old-school comedy club in Toronto.

During his early years, Carrey did some sketch comedy on TV. He also appeared in a made-for-television movie called Introducing…Janet. Eventually, he made a name for himself as a naive salesman on the television show The Truman Show. Although the show was a huge hit, the ratings were so bad that the third season was never filmed.

In 1990, Jim Carrey received a starring role in a comedy, In Living Color. After his performance in the show, Carrey became an opening act for actor Rodney Dangerfield. This led to a series of roles in films.

In 1985, Carrey shot a movie called Once Bitten. This film was an early hit that garnered a modest box office number. But it was not until 1997 that Jim Carey was awarded a starring role in a movie, Liar Liar.

Jim Carey then joined the Batman franchise. He portrayed the Riddler, replacing Robin Williams in the film. His performance was so good that fans were surprised that the character did not receive an Oscar nomination.

By the end of his early career, Carrey was earning a steady paycheck as an actor. He played Andy Kaufman in the 1990s classic, Man on the Moon, and earned another Golden Globe for his performance in the movie.

During the mid-90s, Jim Carrey had a string of successful movies, including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Earth Girls Are Easy, and Kidding. These movies were his first big commercial successes. They also showed his talent for acting and comic timing. Despite the success of these movies, however, Carrey’s box-office clout diminished with each new project.

When Jim Carrey finally decided to leave his career as a stand-up comedian for a film role, he did so with apprehension. He was worried that his comic act would wear out.