Jim Carrey, a Canadian-American, is a big name in entertainment.
Born Jan. 17, 1962, in Ontario to a working-class family. He loved to laugh as a kid, even with family hardships.
He started stand-up in his teens. His shows were wild and full of shocks.
He moved to Hollywood in the 1980s. Casting folks saw his talent right off.
Carrey loved making people laugh. His stage act was a hit. He used physical humor, mimicry, and chat to make people crack up.