Jim Carrey
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Jim Carrey
Summary
Jim Carrey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newmarket[2]. He was born on January 17, 1962[3]. He worked as a comedian[4], film producer[5], voice actor[6], screenwriter[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.054% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145,569 views/month, #545 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Jim Carrey's place of birth was Newmarket[2].
- Jim Carrey was born on January 17, 1962[3].
- Jim Carrey's father was Percy Carrey[10].
- Jim Carrey's mother was Kathleen Carrey[11].
- A child of Jim Carrey was Jane Carrey[12].
- Jim Carrey held citizenship in United States[13].
- Jim Carrey held citizenship in Canada[14].
- English was Jim Carrey's native language[15].
- Jim Carrey's professions included comedian[4].
- Jim Carrey's professions included film producer[5].
- Jim Carrey worked as a voice actor[6].
- Jim Carrey worked as a screenwriter[7].
- Jim Carrey's professions included television actor[8].
- Jim Carrey's professions included actor[16].
- Jim Carrey was educated at Agincourt Collegiate Institute[17].
- Jim Carrey's education included a stint at Aldershot School[18].
- Jim Carrey's education included a stint at Northview Heights Secondary School[19].
- Jim Carrey was educated at Blessed Trinity Catholic School[20].
- Jim Carrey received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21].
- Jim Carrey received the Canada's Walk of Fame[22].
- Jim Carrey received the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[23].
- Jim Carrey received the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[24].
- Jim Carrey received the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[25].
- Jim Carrey received the Golden Globe Awards[26].
- Jim Carrey is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Jim Carrey was born in Newmarket[2]. He was born on January 17, 1962[3]. His father was Percy Carrey[10]. His mother was Kathleen Carrey[11]. English was his native language[15].
Education
Educated at Agincourt Collegiate Institute[17], a high school[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1915[30]; Aldershot School[18], a high school[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1962[33]; Northview Heights Secondary School[19], a high school[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1957[36]; and Blessed Trinity Catholic School[20], a Catholic school[37], in Canada[38], founded in 1963[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comedian[4], film producer[5], voice actor[6], screenwriter[7], television actor[8], and actor[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21], a grade of an order[40], in France[41]; Canada's Walk of Fame[22], a street[42], in Canada[43], founded in 1998[44]; MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[23], a MTV Movie & TV Awards[45], in United States[46]; Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[25], an order[47], in France[48], founded in 1957[49]; Golden Globe Awards[26], a group of awards[50], in United States[51], founded in 1944[52], headquartered in Beverly Hills[53]; and MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance[54], a class of award[55], in United States[56].
Personal Life
A child of Jim Carrey was Jane Carrey[12].
Why It Matters
Jim Carrey ranks in the top 0.054% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145,569 views/month, #545 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
He has been cited as an influence by Will Ferrell[59], a comedian[60], b. 1967[61], of United States[62], awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[63].
FAQs
Where was Jim Carrey born?
Jim Carrey's place of birth was Newmarket[2].
Who were Jim Carrey's parents?
Jim Carrey's father was Percy Carrey[10]. Jim Carrey's mother was Kathleen Carrey[11].
What did Jim Carrey do for work?
Jim Carrey worked as comedian[4], film producer[5], voice actor[6], screenwriter[7], and television actor[8].
Where did Jim Carrey go to school?
Jim Carrey was educated at Agincourt Collegiate Institute[17], Aldershot School[18], Northview Heights Secondary School[19], and Blessed Trinity Catholic School[20].
What awards did Jim Carrey receive?
Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[21], Canada's Walk of Fame[22], MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[23], and MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[24].
Who did Jim Carrey influence?
Jim Carrey has been cited as an influence by Will Ferrell[59].