Hi, need to submit a 500 words essay on the topic Jim carey/ the actor.Living out of a camper, he and his family supported themselves by working as Janitors. His luck however took a turn for the bette

Hi, need to submit a 500 words essay on the topic Jim carey/ the actor.

Living out of a camper, he and his family supported themselves by working as Janitors. His luck however took a turn for the better and at the age of 17 he got a chance to perform in Toronto’s most popular chain of comedy houses, Yuk Yuk’s. Two years later in 1979 he made a bold move to Los Angeles and started performing for free at the Comedy Store. Actor/Comedian, Rodney Dangerfield noticed his talent and signed him up to perform the opening act on his tours. Carrey then went on to make some television films and features before joining with the Wayans brothers to make, In living Color. Although he gained the reputation of “Rubber face” from the television series of the same name, Jim Carrey was meant for bigger things. He moved his mobile face to the big screen with Ace Ventura, Pet detective in 1994. This was followed by a second role in, When nature calls. He was awarded the golden globe for his performances in The Truman Show.1998 and, Man on the moon. 1999.

Jim Carrey has always played characters that are everyday people living ordinary lives. Most of his characters have their lives suddenly transformed either by circumstances, a wish or object or media. Some examples being his roles in The Mask, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty, Yes Man, The Truman Show, to name a few. He has always chosen his roles based on his personal motto:

Jim Carrey has been married twice, and has a daughter Jane from his first marriage. Today at the age of 50 he is a grandfather and proud parent of an ‘American Idol’ qualifier. He was awarded a star in the Canadian walk of fame in 1998. He became an American citizen in 2004 and maintains dual citizenship between his home country, Canada and the USA. He currently lives in Brentwood in Los Angeles,