Childhood and Education Journey of Jim Carrey in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jim Carrey. A timeline of key moments.

Jim Carrey is a Canadian and American actor and comedian celebrated for his high-energy, slapstick performances. He has garnered significant recognition for his work, including two Golden Globe Awards, along with nominations for BAFTA Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Carrey's career spans both comedic and dramatic roles, establishing him as a versatile and prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

January 17, 1962: Jim Carrey's Birth

On January 17, 1962, James Eugene Carrey was born. He is a Canadian and American actor and comedian known for his energetic slapstick performances. He has received two Golden Globe Awards and has been nominated for BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

September 6, 1987: Birth of Carrey's daughter, Jane Erin Carrey

On September 6, 1987, Jim Carrey's daughter, Jane Erin Carrey, was born to him and his then wife, Melissa Womer.

1994: Carrey resides in Brentwood

Since 1994, Jim Carrey has lived in Brentwood, Los Angeles.

October 2004: Carrey becomes a U.S. citizen

In October 2004, Jim Carrey received U.S. citizenship and remains a dual citizen of the United States and his native Canada.

2004: Carrey identifies with multiple religions

In a 2004 interview with 60 Minutes, Jim Carrey reportedly said, “I'm a Buddhist, I'm a Muslim, I'm a Christian.”

2007: Hamilton Spectator Interview

In a 2007 interview with the Hamilton Spectator, Jim Carrey reflected on his early life and speculated that if his show business career hadn't succeeded, he would likely be working at the Dofasco steel mill in Hamilton, Ontario.

2009: Carrey appears with Eckhart Tolle

In 2009, Jim Carrey appeared alongside Eckhart Tolle at an event. He shared that through studying Tolle's teachings, he had a spiritual experience.

2011: Carrey exhibits painting "Nothing to See Here"

In 2011, Jim Carrey exhibited the painting Nothing to See Here in an art show in Palm Springs at the Heather James Fine Art Gallery.

May 2014: Commencement Address and Honorary Doctorate

In May 2014, Jim Carrey delivered the commencement address at Maharishi University of Management and received an honorary doctorate.

2014: Appearance on Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)

In 2014, Jim Carrey, a longtime fan of Monty Python, appeared on 'Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)' and shared his appreciation for the "Funniest Joke in the World" sketch.

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2016: Carrey started creating political cartoons

From 2016 to 2018, Jim Carrey's Twitter feed consisted of pen-and-ink drawings which were featured in his IndigNation exhibition in 2018.

June 2017: Carrey speaks at Homeboy Industries event

In June 2017, Jim Carrey delivered a speech at a Homeboy Industries event, where he said, “I want to speak to the fact that I believe that this room is filled with God, and that you are heroes to me and I admire you.”

August 2017: Carrey shares political cartoon drawings

Since August 2017, Jim Carrey has shared his own political cartoon drawings, including controversial renderings of then-White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders and then-President Donald Trump.

2017: Carrey reveals painting passion and releases documentary

In 2017, Jim Carrey revealed that he had been painting for the past six years. In 2017, Carrey released a six-minute documentary entitled, I Needed Color, which showed him working in his studio.

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October 23, 2018: Carrey's IndigNation exhibition opens in Los Angeles

On October 23, 2018, Jim Carrey's drawing repertoire culminated in an exhibition titled IndigNation, which opened at the Maccarone Gallery in Los Angeles and featured 108 pen-and-ink drawings from Carrey's Twitter feed from 2016 to 2018.

January 2019: Carrey attends Golden Globes with Ginger Gonzaga

In January 2019, Jim Carrey attended the Golden Globes 2019 Party accompanied by his then-girlfriend Ginger Gonzaga.

February 2021: Carrey discontinues political cartoons

In February 2021, Jim Carrey announced he would discontinue political cartoons.

April 2022: Carrey mints first art NFT

In April 2022, Jim Carrey announced that he had minted his first art NFT via the NFT platform SuperRare. The NFT is based on a painting entitled Sunshower, and is accompanied by original voiceover.

April 2022: Carrey considers retirement from acting

In April 2022, Jim Carrey announced that he was considering retirement, stating he has done enough and is enough but would return to acting if the right script came along.

November 2022: Carrey banned from entering Russia

In November 2022, Jim Carrey, along with 99 other Canadians, was banned by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs from entering Russia as a reciprocity for international sanctions due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

December 2024: Carrey clarifies retirement plans and openness to continue role in Sonic films

In December 2024, Jim Carrey clarified in interviews that he planned to "power rest" rather than retire, while also stating that he was open to continuing his role in the Sonic film series.

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