James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer, and visual artist. Widely regarded as one of the most influential comedic performers of his generation, Carrey first rose to prominence in the early 1990s through his work on the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color. His breakthrough film roles in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), The Mask (1994), and Dumb and Dumber (1994) established him as a leading figure in Hollywood comedy, showcasing his signature physicality, improvisational skill, and larger-than-life character work.
Throughout the late 1990s and 2000s, Carrey demonstrated remarkable dramatic range, earning critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award for his performance in The Truman Show (1998) and a second for Man on the Moon (1999), in which he portrayed comedian Andy Kaufman. His nuanced role in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) is widely considered among the most compelling performances of the 21st century. Beyond acting, Carrey is an accomplished visual artist, having exhibited his paintings internationally, and the author of several children's books. Known for his philosophical outlook and public advocacy on mental health and personal authenticity, Carrey has remained a distinctive and enduring voice in contemporary culture, with a career that spans more than four decades across film, television, literature, and the visual arts.