Biography

 

 

Name: James Eugene Carrey
Birthplace: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Birthdate: January 17, 1962
Debut: "Introducing... Janet" (TV movie, 1981)
Family: Percy (father); Kathleen (mother); Pat, John & Rita (siblings); Melissa Womer (ex-wife); Lauren Holly (ex-wife); Jane (daughter, with Womer)




His life:

Born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada in 1962, Carrey found his calling at an early age, performing in front of classmates in elementary school -- and making them laugh. At age 15 he began performing at Yuk Yuk's, a famous Toronto comedy club, and continued performing in clubs all over Canada until age 19, when he packed his bags and moved to Los Angeles. Soon after becoming a regular at Mitzi Shore's Comedy Store, he was put on tour by comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who had caught his act and was impressed by the young talent.


Some trivia:
  • He doesn't have a high school diploma. He left high school in the 9th grade, because his family was in hard economic times.
  • He appeared at the 20th anniversary special for The Comedy Store wearing nothing but a sock on his privates.
  • His original family name - Carré - is French.
  • He currently lives in Brentwood, California