Born January 17, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario, Jim Carrey dropped out of high school when he was 15 in order to help support his family after his father lost his job. He first saw fame in his involvement with “In Living Color.” He soon got starring roles in “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “Dumb and Dumber,” and “The Mask.” He has played the Grinch and a host of other feature films. He was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. He became a United States citizen in 2004 and holds dual citizenship with Canada. He has been married twice and has one daughter, Jane Erin Carrey, from his first marriage. She made him a grandfather in February of 2010.
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This Jim Carrey fansite seeks to offer all of the resources in existence for the star. Currently, the site advances news about him and his projects, photographs, links to his social media sites, and his schedule.
http://www.jimcarreyonline.com/
Features contests, news stories, and frequently asked questions about Jim. Additionally offers pictures of him on his movie sets, at premieres, in public appearances and at award shows as well as fan art.
http://www.jimcarreyworld.com/
The star comedian's official web site shares news and upcoming appearances, his filmography and television projects and his biography.
http://www.jimcarrey.com/
Jim Carrey's biography and a detailed list of his films and television appearances are found here, as are scripts, videos, and trivia about him. Also contains a section of bloopers from numerous movies.
http://home.swipnet.se/~w-84328/
