Jim Carrey is a Canadian-American comedian, actor, and writer who has left a lasting impact on the entertainment business. Carrey was born on January 17, 1962, in Newmarket, Ontario, into a working-class family. He loved to laugh even at a young age, despite his family going through hard times and not having enough money.
When Carrey began doing stand-up comedy in his late teens, his shows were known for being exciting and full of surprises.