Biography
James Eugene Carrey (/ˈkæri/; born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor and comedian primarily known for his energetic slapstick performances. After spending the 1980s honing his comedy act and playing supporting roles in films, Carrey gained recognition when he was cast in the American sketch comedy television series In Living Color(1990–1994). He broke out as a film star after starring in a string of box office hits, such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber (all ...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Sonic the Hedgehog 3
2024
as Ivo Robotnik / Gerald Robotnik
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. ...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3
2024
Other
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. ...

Jim Carrey Doesn't Exist
2023
as Self
Jim Carrey claims he doesn't exist. In 1994, he catapulted to superstardom with unforgettable roles in 'Ace Ventura,' 'The Mask,' and 'Dumb and Dumber...

Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
2022
as Self
Bob Saget’s friends and family honor the late comedian during a night of laughter and music with Jim Carrey, Chris Rock, Jeff Ross, John Stamos and mo...

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2022
as Dr. Robotnik
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time wit...

Jim Carrey: America Unmasked
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Composed of numerous archives and film clips, this documentary is the story of a transgressive actor, a pirate who came to crack America's too perfect...

Val
2021
as Self (archive footage)
For over 40 years Val Kilmer, one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors has been documenting his own life and craft through film a...

Sonic the Hedgehog
2020
as Dr. Robotnik
Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil geniu...

Meet the Pickles - Behind the Scenes of Kidding
2018
as Self
Go behind the scenes with the cast of Kidding and meet the family behind the magic, The Pickles. Starring Jim Carrey, Frank Langella, Catherine Keener...

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
2017
as Self
Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on th...

I Needed Color
2017
as Self
Jim Carrey exhibits his talent as a painter and reflects on the value and power of art.

The Bad Batch
2017
as The Hermit
After being exiled to a fenced-off wasteland, Arlen is kidnapped by a group of cannibals and goes on a journey to reunite a missing girl with her fath...

Dark Crimes
2016
as Tadek Pietrzak
Tadek, a Polish detective, becomes suspicious of a controversial author when the incidents described in his unpublished novel resemble the inner worki...

Rubble Kings
2015
Producer
Through archival footage Nicholson tells the story of the real Warriors that walked the streets of New York City in the 1970s and the harsh reality of...

"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'
2015
as Self
An expansive, five-part 45 minute making-of with cast and crew interviews.

Dumb and Dumber To
2014
as Lloyd Christmas
20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.

Ringo Starr: A Lifetime of Peace and Love
2014
as Self

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
as Scott Riles (uncredited)
With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
2013
as Self
Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.

Kick-Ass 2
2013
as Colonel Stars and Stripes
After Kick-Ass’ insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, he joins a patrol led by the Colonel Stars and Stripes. When these a...

Cold Dead Hand with Jim Carrey
2013
as Charlton Heston / Lonesome Earl / Sam Elliot
A cowboy tells stuff about funny things.

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
2013
as Steve Gray
After breaking up with his longtime stage partner, a famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for relevance when a new, "hip" street magician appears on...

Close Up
2012
as Self (archive footage)
More than 150 silent short films about singers, actors and directors captured during Press Conferences in Cannes, Venice and Berlin, between 1993 and ...
Nantucket Film Festival's Comedy Roundtable
2012
as Self - Panelist
In June at the Nantucket Film Festival, Ben Stiller brought together three of his funniest famous friends to talk seriously about comedy. Chris Rock a...

FOX 25th Anniversary Special
2012
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
A special celebrating FOX's 25 years on the air. Highlights from iconic series and tributes to memorable moments, as well as celebrities honoring the ...

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
2012
as (archive footage)
A film where anything can happen - the hero and the heroine changes their faces, age, look, names, and so on. The only same thing: The love between ma...

The Love We Make
2011
as Self
"The Love We Make", a film directed by Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter") and Bradley Kaplan, follows Paul McCartney as he journeys through the streets ...

Conan O'Brien Can't Stop
2011
as Self
A documentary that follows the former Tonight Show host. Filmed during Conan’s ”Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television” comedy tour, after ...

Mr. Popper's Penguins
2011
as Mr. Popper
Tom Popper is a successful businessman who’s clueless when it comes to the really important things in life...until he inherits six “adorable” penguins...

Presidential Reunion
2010
as Ronald Reagan
In this Funny or Die short, Barack Obama has the opportunity to meet all the former U.S. presidents from Gerald Ford to George W. Bush, dead or alive,...

I Love You Phillip Morris
2010
as Steven Russell
Steven Russell leads a seemingly average life – an organ player in the local church, happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force...

A Christmas Carol
2009
as Scrooge / Ghosts of Christmas (voice)
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his yout...
Autism: Made in the U.S.A.
2009
as Self (archive footage)

Under the Sea 3D
2009
as Narrator (voice)
Imagine a world of incredible color and beauty. Of crabs wearing jellyfish for hats. Of fish disguised as frogs, stones and shag carpets. Of a kaleido...

Yes Man
2008
as Carl Allen
Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything…and anything.

Horton Hears a Who!
2008
as Horton (voice)
The classic and beloved story from Dr. Seuss is now a CG animated film from 20th Century Fox Animation, the makers of the Ice Age films. An imaginativ...

The Number 23
2007
as Walter Sparrow / Fingerling
Animal control officer Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him, as more and more similarities between hims...

Kings of Comedy USA
2006
as Self (archive footage)
This DVD features the instantly recognisable names and faces of the US Kings Of Comedy: Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen, Kelsey Gr...

Fun with Dick and Jane
2005
as Dick Harper
After Dick Harper loses his job at Globodyne in an Enron-esque collapse, he and his wife, Jane, turn to crime in order to handle the massive debt they...

Fun with Dick and Jane
2005
Producer
After Dick Harper loses his job at Globodyne in an Enron-esque collapse, he and his wife, Jane, turn to crime in order to handle the massive debt they...

How's It Going to End - The Making of 'The Truman Show'
2005
as Self (Archive)
The making of 'The Truman Show'.
Return to Edge City
2005
as Self (archive footage)
A DVD exclusive making-of documentary for Chuck Russell's 1994 action comedy The Mask, consisting of interviews, behind the scenes footage, film clips...

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2004
as Count Olaf / Dr. Stephano / Captain Sham
Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and se...

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004
as Joel Barish
Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his me...

The Work of Director Michel Gondry
2003
as Self
A look at the work of director Michel Gondry, through his music videos, short films, and commercials.

Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
2003
as Self
Conan O'Brien celebrates ten years of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in this one-hour special. Many guest appearances and clip montages show us how f...

Bruce Almighty
2003
as Bruce Nolan
Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bru...

Bruce Almighty
2003
Producer
Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bru...

The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Includes classic stand-up footage of: Tim Allen, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Kelsey Grammer, Norm MacDonald, Ray Romano, Richard Belzer,...

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
2002
as Steve (archive footage)
The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002

The Majestic
2001
as Peter Appleton
Set in 1951, a blacklisted Hollywood writer gets into a car accident, loses his memory and settles down in a small town where he is mistaken for a lon...

The Concert for New York City
2001
as Self
The Concert for New York City took place on October 20, 2001 at Madison Square Garden. It was a celebration of the strength of New York and a thank-yo...

Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
2001
as Self (archive footage)
This set gives you a chance to see some of today's best comedians when they were much younger. some peoples bits are very short, one joke short, which...

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2000
as Grinch
The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his heart...

The Directors: Milos Forman
2000
as Self
Documentary about the Chzech director, Milos Forman.

Me, Myself & Irene
2000
as Off. Charlie Baileygates / Hank Evans
Rhode Island State Trooper Charlie Baileygates has a multiple personality disorder. One personality is crazy and aggressive, while the other is more f...

Man on the Moon
1999
as Andy Kaufman / Tony Clifton
The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

Limpet Test
1999
as Larry Limpet (voice)
Test footage of Jim Carrey in the cancelled remake of 'The Incredible Mr. Limpet.'
George Martin: In My Life
1998
as Self
Documentary following George Martin and the making of his final album: "In My Life".

Junket Whore
1998
as Self
A documentary film that explores the relationship between publicists and journalists in Hollywood.

Simon Birch
1998
as Adult Joe Wenteworth
Simon Birch and Joe Wenteworth are boys who have a reputation for being oddballs. Joe never knew his father, and his mother, Rebecca, is keeping her l...

The Truman Show
1998
as Truman Burbank
Every second of every day, from the moment he was born, for the last thirty years, Truman Burbank has been the unwitting star of the longest running, ...

Inside the Golden Statue
1998
as Self
A behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for the live broadcast of the 69th Annual Academy Awards ceremony.

Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
1998
as Self
Ekchart Schmidt examines the machinery behind the dream factory; the Hollywood myth is unmasked. How does the studio industry work? What role does mar...

The Truman Show: Tru-Talk
1998
as Truman Burbank
A promotional featurette for 1998's 'The Truman Show', 'TruTalk' is a "60 Minutes"-style mockumentary taking place inside the film's universe.

Liar Liar
1997
as Fletcher Reede
Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the next 24 hours.

The Cable Guy
1996
as Cable Guy
When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up—and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous ...

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
1995
as Ace Ventura
Summoned from an ashram in Tibet, Ace finds himself on a perilous journey into the jungles of Africa to find Shikaka, the missing sacred animal of the...

Batman Forever
1995
as Edward Nygma / The Riddler
In the looming shadows of Gotham City, two villainous souls devise twin schemes of revenge against the city's dark guardian. Two-Face, disfigured by c...

Riddle Me This: Why Is Batman Forever?
1995
as Self - Edward Nygma / Riddler
How a new director and cast created a new version of Gotham's classic good and bad guys.

Dumb and Dumber
1994
as Lloyd Christmas
Lloyd and Harry are two men whose stupidity is really indescribable. When Mary, a beautiful woman, loses an important suitcase with money before she l...

The Mask
1994
as Stanley Ipkiss / The Mask
When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask containing the spirit of the Norse god Loki, his entire life changes. While wearing the ...

Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects
1994
as Self
Documentary focused on the creation of movie and television special effects, hosted by Roy Scheider and Jonathan Brandis, featuring behind the scenes ...

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1994
as Ace Ventura
He's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Jim Carrey is on the case to find the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot and quarterback Dan Marino. He goes eyeball to e...

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1994
Screenplay
He's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Jim Carrey is on the case to find the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot and quarterback Dan Marino. He goes eyeball to e...

A Tribute to Sam Kinison
1993
as Self
Broadcast approximately one year after the death of Sam Kinison, this special includes tributes from those he admired and those who admired him. Inclu...

The Itsy Bitsy Spider
1992
as The Exterminator (voice)
During a piano lesson, a music teacher discovers a harmless spider, so she calls in The Exterminator.

Doing Time on Maple Drive
1992
as Tim Carter
Yale scholar Matt Carter introduces his wealthy fiancée, Allison, to his family, and initially everything goes smoothly. However, it isn't long before...

High Strung
1992
as Death (uncredited)
Thane Furrows, an extremely cynical but unintentionally hilarious children's book writer, wakes up one morning, and, since pretty much everyone and ev...

Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act
1991
as Self
Jim explores multiple aspects of life including religion, marriage and his own sanity. This stand-up special was taped at Theatre Passe Muraille, Toro...

Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act
1991
Executive Producer, Writer
Jim explores multiple aspects of life including religion, marriage and his own sanity. This stand-up special was taped at Theatre Passe Muraille, Toro...
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
1991
as Self
Tom sets out to solve world problems, with help from Frank Zappa, Martin Mull, and wife Roseanne.

Pink Cadillac
1989
as Lounge Entertainer
A bounty hunter helps out the wife of a bail-jumper after her child is kidnapped by neo-Nazi types.

Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All
1989
as Brad Peters
Mike Hammer is kidnapped and led to believe it is the work of a Las Vegas entertainer, but soon realises somebody else is involved.

Earth Girls Are Easy
1988
as Wiploc
In this musical comedy, Valerie is dealing with her philandering fiancé, Ted, when she finds that a trio of aliens have crashed their spaceship into h...

The Dead Pool
1988
as Johnny Squares
Dirty Harry Callahan returns for his final film adventure. Together with his partner Al Quan, he must investigate the systematic murder of actors and ...

Peggy Sue Got Married
1986
as Walter Getz
Peggy Sue faints at a high school reunion. When she wakes up she finds herself in her own past, just before she finished school.

Once Bitten
1985
as Mark Kendall
Mark wants to lose his virginity, but his girlfriend wants to wait. Unfortunately for both of them, a 400-year-old vampire Countess needs to turn a vi...

Finders Keepers
1984
as Lane Biddlecoff
On the run from the police and a female roller derby team, scam artist Michael Rangeloff steals a coffin and boards a train, pretending to be a soldie...

Copper Mountain
1983
as Bobby Todd
Two friends travel to a ski resort, with one looking to hit the slopes, while the other spends time trying to pick up women.

All in Good Taste
1983
as Ralph
A filmmaker is upset to find out that his wholesome script about an orphan and his dog has been warped into a film about strippers.

The Sex and Violence Family Hour
1983
as Various Personalities
A jumble of sexual skits such as The Big Salami, The Brady Bang, And Leather And Chains.

The Sex and Violence Family Hour
1983
Writer
A jumble of sexual skits such as The Big Salami, The Brady Bang, And Leather And Chains.

Rubberface
1981
as Tony Moroni
A teen-age girl conceals her insecurity behind a barrage of jokes — until she meets an aspiring comedian who asks for her help with his new act. Janet...
Evergreen Pines and the Fading Summer
N/A
After being dropped off at sleepaway camp by his wife and daughter, a middle aged man is pitted against other campers in competition, while piecing to...