Jim Carrey's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jim Carrey. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Jim Carrey is a Canadian and American actor and comedian renowned for his expressive and physical comedic style. He has won two Golden Globe Awards and received nominations for BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Awards, recognizing his contributions to film and television. Carrey is known for his energetic slapstick performances.
1979: Return to the Stage
In 1979, with improved family finances, Jim Carrey returned to the stage with a more polished act, leading to his first paid gig at the Hay Loft club in Scarborough for Can$20. He also returned to Yuk Yuk's, building his reputation.
February 1994: Release of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
In February 1994, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, starring Jim Carrey, was released and grossed $72 million in the United States and Canada.
July 1994: Release of The Mask
In July 1994, The Mask was released and grossed $351 million worldwide. Following the success of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and before the release of The Mask, Morgan Creek Productions paid Jim Carrey $5 million to reprise his role as Ace Ventura.
December 1994: Release of Dumb and Dumber
In December 1994, Dumb and Dumber was released, grossing over $270 million worldwide. New Line Cinema paid Jim Carrey $7 million to appear in Dumb and Dumber. Carrey received his first Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor for his work in The Mask.
1994: Breakthrough Film Roles
In 1994, Jim Carrey starred in a string of box office hits, including 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective', 'The Mask', and 'Dumb and Dumber'.
1995: Continued Film Success
In 1995, Jim Carrey continued his film success with roles in 'Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls' and 'Batman Forever'.
1995: Starring in Batman Forever and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
In 1995, Jim Carrey portrayed the Riddler in Batman Forever, which was a box office success despite mixed reviews. He also reprised his role as Ace Ventura in Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, which broke records with a $40 million opening weekend and earned $212 million worldwide.
1996: First $20 Million Salary
In 1996, Jim Carrey became the first comic actor to receive an upfront $20 million salary for a film, starting with 'The Cable Guy'.
1998: Starring in The Truman Show
In 1998, Jim Carrey starred in 'The Truman Show', a critically acclaimed performance that showcased his dramatic abilities and won him a Golden Globe Award.
1999: Starring in Man on the Moon
In 1999, Jim Carrey starred as Andy Kaufman in 'Man on the Moon', earning him another Golden Globe Award for his performance.
2000: Starring in Me, Myself & Irene and How the Grinch Stole Christmas
In 2000, Jim Carrey starred in Me, Myself & Irene and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, receiving mixed reviews and a Golden Globe nomination for the latter.
2003: Starring in Bruce Almighty
In 2003, Jim Carrey starred in Bruce Almighty, which earned over $484 million worldwide and became the seventeenth highest-grossing live action comedy of all time.
2004: Starring in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
In 2004, Jim Carrey starred in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, receiving critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination and BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actor. He also appeared in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
2004: Starring in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
In 2004, Jim Carrey starred in the romantic drama film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', receiving a BAFTA Award nomination and another Golden Globe nomination.
2005: Starring in Fun with Dick and Jane
In 2005, Jim Carrey starred in the remake of Fun with Dick and Jane with Téa Leoni, which grossed $200 million with a profit of $100 million.
2008: Voice Acting in Horton Hears a Who! and Starring in Yes Man
In 2008, Jim Carrey voiced Horton in Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!, a box office success. He also starred in Yes Man, which earned $225 million at the box office worldwide.
May 2014: Commencement Address at Maharishi University of Management and Honorary Doctorate
In May 2014, Jim Carrey delivered the commencement address at Maharishi University of Management and received an honorary doctorate for his achievements.
August 29, 2014: Honored by Canada Post with a limited-edition postage stamp
On August 29, 2014, Jim Carrey was honored by Canada Post with a limited-edition postage stamp featuring his portrait.
February 2020: "Sonic the Hedgehog" film released with positive reviews
In February 2020, the "Sonic the Hedgehog" film, starring Jim Carrey as Dr. Ivo Robotnik, was released to positive reviews, with Carrey's performance being particularly praised.
April 2022: "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" released, giving Carrey best opening
In April 2022, Jim Carrey returned for "Sonic the Hedgehog 2", which grossed $72 million at the US box office in its opening weekend, giving Carrey the best opening of his career to date.
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