Jim Carrey
Who Jim Carrey is
Comedian and actor whose early stand-up and impression work led to In Living Color and a major film career including Ace Ventura, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. His recent screen work includes Dr. Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series; Paramount announced Sonic the Hedgehog 4 for 2027.
At a glance
- Born
- 1962
- Came up through
- The Comedy Store and In Living Color
- On screen
- In Living Color, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask and 6 more
- WTF with Marc Maron
- Episode 1140
On stage
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Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- In Living Color
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
- The Mask
- Dumb and Dumber
- The Truman Show
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Where they got their start
- The Comedy Store a regular there; once a door guy, from 1983
- In Living Color cast member, 1990–1994
Came up the same way
Other comedians in SUCDb who came through The Comedy Store and In Living Color:
Comedians like Jim Carrey
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Paul Mooney also came through In Living Color
- Tommy Davidson also came through In Living Color
- Damon Wayans also came through In Living Color
- Jamie Foxx also came through In Living Color
- Keenen Ivory Wayans also came through In Living Color
- Larry Wilmore also came through In Living Color
- Marlon Wayans also came through In Living Color
- Robert Schimmel also came through In Living Color
Questions about Jim Carrey
Where is Jim Carrey performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What TV shows and films are they in?
In Living Color, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Dumb and Dumber, The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, among 9 credits.
Where did they get their start?
The Comedy Store (a regular there; once a door guy) and In Living Color (cast member).
When were they born?
In 1962.
Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?
Yes — episode 1140.
Who are some comedians like them?
Paul Mooney (also came through In Living Color), Tommy Davidson (also came through In Living Color), Damon Wayans (also came through In Living Color), Jamie Foxx (also came through In Living Color) and Keenen Ivory Wayans (also came through In Living Color).
The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with a button to add them to your D.O.C., your twelve.
Sources
- Paramount Pictures — Sonic the Hedgehog 3 ↗ Jim Carrey as Ivo and Gerald Robotnik
- Paramount Pictures — Sonic the Hedgehog 4 title reveal ↗ 2026 announcement of 2027 Sonic the Hedgehog 4
- Wikipedia — Jim Carrey ↗ year of birth
Updated 5 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026