Jim Carrey

James Eugene Carrey (English: James Eugene Carrey, January 17, 1962 -) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, screenwriter, musician, producer and painter. He is known for his energetic slapstick performances. Carrey gained early fame in the United States with a recurring role on the television sketch comedy series In Color (1990-1994). His first starring film to gain widespread popularity was "Ace Dragon" (1994). Carrey later won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama and Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for "The Truman Show" (1998) and "Man on the Moon" (1999). Jim Carrey revealed his depression on CBS News in 2004, and gradually recovered with the company of his then-girlfriend Jenny McCarthy. In 2015, his recently separated ex-girlfriend Katharina White died of a suspected drug overdose, and he disappeared from the screen for a period of time. In 2017, Jim Carrey released the short documentary "I Needed Color" on his audio and video channel, revealing that he healed through creation and regained the motivation to live. In 2026, he won the Honorary César Award (Lifetime Achievement Award) at the 51st French César Film Awards.