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Jim Carrey

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Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American actor and comedian who gained fame on the 1990s sketch show "In Living Color" before starring in blockbuster 1990s comedies like "Dumb and Dumber."

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How did Jim Carrey get his big break in comedy?

Jim Carrey gained widespread recognition as a cast member on the Fox sketch comedy show *In Living Color* in 1990. His breakout role came in 1994 when he starred in the blockbuster hit *Ace Ventura: Pet Detective*.

How much did Jim Carrey get paid for The Cable Guy?

Jim Carrey was paid $20 million for his role in the 1996 dark comedy *The Cable Guy*. This historic paycheck made him the first actor in Hollywood history to earn $20 million for a single film.

Did Jim Carrey win an Oscar for Man on the Moon?

Despite winning a Golden Globe for his transformative performance as Andy Kaufman in the 1999 film *Man on the Moon*, Jim Carrey was completely snubbed by the Academy Awards. He also won a Golden Globe for *The Truman Show* the previous year but did not receive an Oscar nomination.

Who did Jim Carrey play in Batman Forever?

Jim Carrey played the supervillain Edward Nygma, also known as The Riddler, in the 1995 superhero film *Batman Forever*. He starred alongside Val Kilmer, who played Bruce Wayne in that specific installment of the franchise.

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