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James Eugene "Jim" Carrey is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his many film roles, such as Lloyd Christmas in Dumb and Dumber and its 2014 sequel, the titular character in The Mask, the titular character in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and its sequel When Nature Calls, the Riddler in Batman Forever, Ernie "Chip" Douglas in The Cable Guy, Fletcher Reede in Liar Liar, Thomas Popper, Jr. in Mr. Popper's Penguins, Count Olaf, the main antagonist of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, the titular character in the 2000 live-action adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and the titular character in Blue Sky's adaptation of Horton Hears a Who!. He will also play Dr. Ivo Robotnik in the 2020 film, Sonic the Hedgehog. For Disney, he voiced Ebenezer Scrooge, in all his various forms, and also all three of the ghosts in the 2009 Robert Zemeckis adaptation of A Christmas Carol, as well as providing motion capture. He also played an adult Joe Wenteworth in the 1998 Hollywood Pictures film, Simon Birch.

Disney Roles

Gallery

Trivia

Carrey was originally considered for the role of Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story along with the late Paul Newman as Sheriff Woody.^[1]
Carrey was once considered to play Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, along with Michael Keaton, Christopher Walken, and Hugh Jackman.
Carrey was also the favorite choice for the role of Loki Laufeyson in Thor, but at the end, Tom Hiddleston, one of the actors who originally auditioned for the role of Thor, was cast instead.^[2]
Jim was originally offered the role of Michael "Goob" Yagoobian in Disney's Meet the Robinsons, but turned it down to star in the film The Number 23.
He was once considered to voice Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy along with Adam Sandler, Sharlto Copley, David Tennant, Michael Rooker, and H. Jon Benjamin. In the end, Bradley Cooper was cast.
He and most Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls props were featured in Disney MGM Studios' Studio Backlot Tour in 1995.
He lost a chunk of his front tooth in a childhood biking accident. He usually wears a cap over it, but he takes it off for his role as Lloyd Christmas because it fit the character so perfectly.
Carrey was considered for the role of Kilgrave in Jessica Jones. Instead, the part went to David Tennant.

References

[1] The Lost Roles of Jim Carrey at Split Sider

[2] A Complete List of All the Actors Originally Considered for Roles in the Marvel Universe at Pajiba

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+|born = James Eugene Carrey<br>[[January 17]], [[1962]] (age 58)<br>Newmarket, Ontario, [[Canada]]
-|name = Jim Carrey
-|born = James Eugene Carrey<br>[[January 17]], [[1962]] (age 57)<br>Newmarket, Ontario, [[Canada]]
 |occupation(s) = Actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, producer
 |years active = [[1980]]-present
 |spouse = Melissa Womer ([[1987]]-[[1995]])<br>[[Lauren Holly]] ([[1996]]-[[1997]])
 |children = Jane Carrey (with Womer)
-||nationality = [[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px]] Canadian<br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px]] American}}'''James Eugene "Jim" Carrey''' is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his many film roles, such as Lloyd Christmas in ''{{WikipediaLink|Dumb and Dumber}}'' and its [[2014]] {{WikipediaLink|Dumb and Dumber To|sequel}}, [[w:c:hero:The Mask|the titular character]] in ''{{WikipediaLink|The Mask (film)|The Mask}}'', [[w:c:hero:Ace Ventura|the titular character]] in ''{{WikipediaLink|Ace Ventura: Pet Detective}}'' and its sequel ''{{WikipediaLink|Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls|When Nature Calls}}'', [[w:c:batman:The Riddler|the Riddler]] in ''{{WikipediaLink|Batman Forever}}'', Ernie "Chip" Douglas in ''{{WikipediaLink|The Cable Guy}}'', Fletcher Reede in ''{{WikipediaLink|Liar Liar}}'', Thomas Popper, Jr. in ''{{WikipediaLink|Mr. Popper's Penguins (film)|Mr. Popper's Penguins}}'', [[w:c:villains:Count Olaf|Count Olaf]], the main antagonist of ''{{WikipediaLink|Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events}}'', [[w:c:villains:The Grinch|the titular character]] in the [[2000]] live-action adaptation of ''{{WikipediaLink|How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film)|How the Grinch Stole Christmas}}'', and [[w:c:hero:Horton the Elephant|the titular character]] in ''{{WikipediaLink|Horton Hears a Who! (film)|Horton Hears a Who!}}''.
+||nationality = [[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px]] Canadian<br />[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px]] American}}'''James Eugene "Jim" Carrey''' is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his many film roles, such as Lloyd Christmas in ''{{WikipediaLink|Dumb and Dumber}}'' and its [[2014]] {{WikipediaLink|Dumb and Dumber To|sequel}}, [[w:c:hero:The Mask|the titular character]] in ''{{WikipediaLink|The Mask (film)|The Mask}}'', [[w:c:hero:Ace Ventura|the titular character]] in ''{{WikipediaLink|Ace Ventura: Pet Detective}}'' and its sequel ''{{WikipediaLink|Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls|When Nature Calls}}'', [[w:c:batman:The Riddler|the Riddler]] in ''{{WikipediaLink|Batman Forever}}'', Ernie "Chip" Douglas in ''{{WikipediaLink|The Cable Guy}}'', Fletcher Reede in ''{{WikipediaLink|Liar Liar}}'', Thomas Popper, Jr. in ''{{WikipediaLink|Mr. Popper's Penguins (film)|Mr. Popper's Penguins}}'', [[w:c:villains:Count Olaf|Count Olaf]], the main antagonist of ''{{WikipediaLink|Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events}}'', [[w:c:villains:The Grinch|the titular character]] in the [[2000]] live-action adaptation of ''{{WikipediaLink|How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film)|How the Grinch Stole Christmas}}'', and [[w:c:hero:Horton the Elephant|the titular character]] in Blue Sky's adaptation of ''{{WikipediaLink|Horton Hears a Who! (film)|Horton Hears a Who!}}''. He will also play {{WikipediaLink|Doctor Eggman|Dr. Ivo Robotnik}} in the 2020 film, ''{{WikipediaLink|Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog}}''.
 For [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]], he voiced [[Ebenezer Scrooge]], in all his various forms, and also [[The Ghost of Christmas Past|all]] [[The Ghost of Christmas Present|three]] of the [[The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come|ghosts]] in the [[2009]] [[Robert Zemeckis]] adaptation of ''[[A Christmas Carol]]'', as well as providing motion capture. He also played an adult Joe Wenteworth in the [[1998]] [[Hollywood Pictures]] film, ''[[Simon Birch]]''.
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 Disney adventures january 1996.jpg|Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura on the cover of ''Disney Adventures'' (January 1996).
 Disney Adventure Jim Carry.jpg|Jim Carrey on the cover of ''Disney Adventures'' (May 1997).
+Jim Carrey Christmas Carol premiere.jpg|Jim Carrey at premiere of ''A Christmas Carol'' in November 2009.
 Jim Carrey Guys Choice Award.jpg|Jim Carrey at the 2011 Spike TV Guys Choice Awards show.
 Jim Carrey promoting his new book How Roland Rolls.jpg|Jim Carrey promoting his new children's book ''How Roland Rolls'' at  Barnes & Noble Union Square in New York City in October 2013.
+Jim Carrey 86th Oscars.jpg|Jim Carrey speaks onstage at the 86th annual Academy Awards in March 2014.
 Jim Carrey &amp; Jeff Daniels Dumb&amp;Dumber2 premiere.jpg|Jim Carrey and [[Jeff Daniels]] attending ''Dumb and Dumber To'' premiere in November 2014.
+Jim Carrey SNL 40th Anniversary.jpg|Jim Carrey attending the 40th anniversary of ''Saturday Night Live'' in February 2015.
+Jim Carrey visits JKL.jpg|Jim Carrey visiting ''Jimmy Kimmel Live'' in May 2016.
 Jim Carrey Michael Angarano at Winter TCA tour.jpg|Jim Carrey and [[Michael Angarano]] speak at the  ''I'm Dying Up Here'' panel during the 2017 Winter TCA tour.
-Jim Carrey visits JKL.jpg|Jim Carrey visiting ''Jimmy Kimmel Live'' in May 2017.
 Jim Carrey TIFF.jpg|Jim Carrey attending the 2017 Toronto International Film Fest.
-Jim Carrey Summer TCA Press Tour.jpg|Jim Carrey speaks onstage at the ''Kidding'' panel during the 2018 Summer Press TCA Tour.
+Jim Carrey Summer TCA Press Tour.jpg|Jim Carrey speaks onstage at the ''Kidding'' panel during the 2018 Summer TCA Tour.
-Jim Carrey speaks at PSIFF.jpg|Jim Carrey speaks onstage during the 30th annual Palm Springs international Film Festival Awards Gala in January 2019.
+Jim Carrey 76th Golden Globes.jpg|Jim Carrey attending the 76th annual Golden Globes in January 2019
+Jim Carrey CinamaCon19.jpg|Jim Carrey speaks onstage at the 2019 CinemaCon.
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 *Carrey was originally considered for the role of [[Buzz Lightyear]] in ''[[Toy Story]]'' along with the late [[Paul Newman]] as [[Woody|Sheriff Woody]].<ref>[http://splitsider.com/2011/03/the-lost-roles-of-jim-carrey/ The Lost Roles of Jim Carrey] at [http://splitsider.com Split Sider]</ref>
 *Carrey was once considered to play Captain [[Jack Sparrow]] in ''[[Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl]]'', along with [[Michael Keaton]], [[Christopher Walken]], and [[Hugh Jackman]].
-*Carrey was considered for the part of [[Judge Doom]] in [[Who Framed Roger Rabbit|''Who Framed Roger Rabbit'']]'','' but [[Christopher Lloyd]] already has the part.
 *Carrey was also the favorite choice for the role of [[Loki Laufeyson]] in [[Thor Odinson|''Thor'']], but at the end, [[Tom Hiddleston]], one of the actors who originally auditioned for the role of [[Thor Odinson|Thor]], was cast instead.<ref>[http://www.pajiba.com/marvel_movies/a-complete-list-of-all-the-actors-originally-considered-for-roles-in-the-marvel-universe.php A Complete List of All the Actors Originally Considered for Roles in the Marvel Universe] at [http://www.pajiba.com Pajiba]</ref>
 *Jim was originally offered the role of [[Michael "Goob" Yagoobian]] in Disney's ''[[Meet the Robinsons]]'', but turned it down to star in the film ''{{WikipediaLink|The Number 23}}''.
 *He was once considered to voice [[Rocket Raccoon]] in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (film)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' along with [[Adam Sandler]], Sharlto Copley, [[David Tennant]], [[Michael Rooker]], and H. Jon Benjamin. In the end, [[Bradley Cooper]] was cast.
-*He was considered for the role of [[Obi-Wan Kenobi]] in ''Star Wars: The Phantom Menace''.
 *He and most ''{{WikipediaLink|Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls}}'' props were featured in [[Disney MGM Studios]]' [[Studio Backlot Tour]] in [[1995]].
 *He lost a chunk of his front tooth in a childhood biking accident. He usually wears a cap over it, but he takes it off for his role as Lloyd Christmas because it fit the character so perfectly.
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