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-American actor and comedian renowned for his energetic and slapstick performances. He began his career in the 1980s, gaining recognition on the sketch comedy show *In Living Color* (1990-1994). Carrey achieved film stardom through a series of successful comedies, including *Ace Ventura: Pet Detective*, *The Mask*, and *Dumb and Dumber*. His box office success led him to become the first comic actor to command a $20 million salary for film roles, starting with *The Cable Guy* (1996).
January 17, 1962: Jim Carrey's Birth
On January 17, 1962, James Eugene Carrey was born. He is a Canadian-American actor and comedian known for his energetic slapstick performances.
September 6, 1987: Birth of Daughter Jane Erin Carrey
On September 6, 1987, Jim Carrey's daughter, Jane Erin Carrey, was born.
1994: Move to Brentwood
In 1994, Jim Carrey moved to Brentwood, where he has resided since.
October 2004: Receives U.S. Citizenship
In October 2004, Jim Carrey became a U.S. citizen, maintaining dual citizenship with Canada.
2004: Identifies as Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian
In a 2004 interview, Jim Carrey reportedly said, “I'm a Buddhist, I'm a Muslim, I'm a Christian.”
2007: Hamilton Spectator Interview
In a 2007 Hamilton Spectator interview, Jim Carrey reflected on his potential career path if show business hadn't worked out.
June 2017: Speech at Homeboy Industries Event
In June 2017, Jim Carrey delivered a speech at a Homeboy Industries event, expressing his belief in the presence of God and admiration for the attendees.
October 23, 2018: IndigNation Art Exhibition
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.
April 2022: Carrey Considers Retirement
In April 2022, Jim Carrey announced that he was considering retirement from acting, stating he had "done enough" but would return for a project of significant importance.
December 2024: Carrey clarifies 'power rest' instead of retirement
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.
