Jim Carrey Childhood/Family/Education
James Eugene Carrey, popularly known as Jim was born on the 17th of January 1962 in Newmarket, Canada. He is the son of Percy and Kathleen, Jim was the youngest among four brothers, with the other three better known as Rita, John, and Patricia. His father is French-Canadian and worked for an accounting firm.
James attended The Blessed Trinity Catholic School, North York, for a short period before joining his first school, the Agincourt Collegiate Institute. However, the young student was only there for one year. After that, he was sent to Northview Heights Secondary School. The financial hardship confronting the family forced him to quit school and help his parents make a living.
After the family relocated from the city of Burlington, Jim Carrey pursued his studies at Aldershot High School. In the course of his studies, the teenager demonstrated a desire to perform stand-up comedy, frequently entertaining his peers.
| Name | James Eugene |
| Birth Place | Canada |
| Date Of Birth | January 17, 1962 |
| Age | 60 years old |
| Height | 6 feet and 2 inches |
| Weight | 84Kg |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Partner | Melissa Womer & Lauren Holly |
Jim Carrey Age/DOB
He was on January 17, 1962. (60 years old).
Jim Carrey Height/Weight/Physical Stats
Jim Carrey is 6 feet 2 inches tall. (1.88 m) and weighs 84 kg (185 lbs).
Jim Carrey Wives & Kids
- Melissa Womer ( Married. 1987; Divorce. 1995)
- Lauren Holly ( Married. 1996; Divorce. 1997)
Who Is Jim Carrey’s Daughter?
Jane Erin Carrey is his daughter.
Jim Carrey’s Cars & Jet
The actor has extravagant and expensive cars. One of his most prized possessions is the Mercedes-AMG SL63, a Porsche Panamera, Lamborghini Countach, and Saleen S7.
Just like Luisa Rubino, He also owns a private jet, Jim is a passionate aviation enthusiast and has a highly ee Gulfstream V on a charter model and any interested individual can ride the jet for $8,000 per hour.
Jim Carrey Career (Details)
He gained recognition for his role after he reprised his role in The American sketch show In Living Color (1990-1994, television series). He played Lloyd Christmas with Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber (1994) and its sequel Dumb and Dumber To (2014). Carrey was a hit in the character of Edward Nygma / The Riddler in the film Batman Forever (1995).
He was nominated for Emmy Award for starring as Tim Carter in the drama television Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992 film). He received recognition and Golden Globe Awards for his principal role as Tim Carter in The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999). In the following year, he was a part of the psychological science fiction film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004 film).
In his role in the movie, he was awarded nominations for his BAFTA Award for Best Actor in the Leading Role and a Golden Globe Award. He also received a Golden Globe nomination for his dramatic performance in Kidding (2018 TV series).
The Guardian British newspaper named him one of the most outstanding actors to never receive one Academy Award nomination. The first book he published was, How Roland Rolls, in 2013, and was awarded an award in the form of a Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award. In 2020, he wrote his debut novel, titled Memoirs and Misinformation.
Jim Carrey Awards/Achievements
The renowned actor has won many Golden Globe nominations for his incredible performances in comedy films. But, it was during 1998 and 1999 when he was playing more serious roles that he received the two Golden Globe Awards for the films The Truman Show and Man on the Moon.
In the year 2004, Jim Carrey was initiated into the Canadian Walk of Fame for his contributions to film. He was honored by the Maharishi University of Management in Iowa where he was granted an honorary doctorate in 2014.
Jim Carrey’s Income/Net Worth
It is believed that the Canadian comic was the very first actor to earn $20 million from just one film in the year 1996. The comedian was the king of the world of film in the latter part of the 1990s and 2000s.
He was among the most highly-paid entertainers around the globe. From the 1990s until 2008, he was paid more than $200 million in salary and bonuses and earned more than $20 million per film.
