Ten fun facts about Jim Carrey
Fact 1
His full name is James Eugene “Jim” Carrey.
Fact 2
Carrey has received four Golden Globe Award nominations, winning two.
Fact 3
He is known for his highly energetic slapstick performances.
Fact 4Carrey first gained recognition in 1990 after landing a recurring role in the sketch comedy In Living Color.
Fact 5Despite his increasing popularity as a stand-up comic, Carrey turned his attention to the film and television industries.
Fact 6He has been described as one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood.
Fact 7On March 25, 2013, Carrey released a parody music video with The Eels through Funny or Die, with Carrey replacing Mark Oliver Everett on vocals.
Fact 8He has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Fact 9He auditioned to be a cast member for the 1980–1981 season of NBC's Saturday Night Live.
Fact 10In March 2013, Carrey announced he had written a children's book titled Roland Rolls, about a scared wave named Roland. Carrey is self-publishing the book, which will be released in September 2013.
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