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    Hello it's Sergio Padilla back with some more information onf comedy. And today I will be talking of James Eugene Carrey was born January 17, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, most commonly known as Jim Carrey. Jim Carrey is one of the most known comedians in the U.S. Jim Carrey started off like any other young comedian , he started out in small stand-up shows in Toronto, to later debut at comedy club Yuk Yuk's. Carrey's impersonations were not seen as funny and this gave him doubts about becoming a professional entertainer. After returning to the stand-up comedian career, that Jim Carrey left behind, he was soon noticed by comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who signed him to open his tour performances. .Despite his fast increasing popularity as a stand-up comic, Jim Carrey turned his attention to the film and television industries.The Candiandan was first noticed in 1990’s in his role in the sketch comedy television series In Living Color.…

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    On the surface, this movie looks like a typical example of Hollywood arrogance. Produced by the same people behind "Ghostbusters" and "Happy gilmore", this is the movie responsible for Jim Carrey becoming the first actor to collect a $20 million dollar bank cheque. But to his acclaim, Carrey returns to the heat by going the extra mile and sticking his neck out more than ever before. After the successful horseplay of "The mask" and "Batman forever", The cable guy tells a venturous departure.…

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    Jim Carrey is one of the best comedians of our time. He has been in many amazing movies and has made many people laugh. He is now an extremely famous and popular comedian but he was not always this successful he had a very humble start. Jim Carrey although now a famous comedian he started just like anybody else. Jim Carrey grew up in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada; he was born on January 17, 1962 (Biography.com). Carrey got his start at a stand up spot in a club in Toronto (biography.com). In 1978,…

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    Since the age, of eight he’s been making faces into the mirror and found out he had a talent for doing impressions. Carrey’s professional debut as a stand-up comedian was in a Toronto club when he was fifteen. Making a living as a comedian can be very hard to do, but was accomplished by Jim Carrey by 1979. He wrote most of his own material, and started opening for other comics such as Buddy Hackett and Rodney Dangerfield. Over one hundred characterizations were mastered, ranging from Humphrey…

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    Eventually, I overcame that depression as I progressed through my grade school education. However, I would have never have made it had I not been introduced to one who's struggle was even greater than my own. His name was James Eugene Redmond, or "Jim" Carrey.(Wikipedia) Jim Carrey's life inspired me whenever I needed help by comparing his hardships to mine and even…

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    Immediately Jim Carrey the famous comedian actor pops into your head. He has starred in a multitude of number 1 box office hits like Ace Ventura pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber, The Mask and Liar Liar to name a few. The Golden Globe winner has became a household name despite the many setbacks in his life. Jim Carrey path to success was not easy by any means. The beginning of his life had a rough start. James Eugene “Jim” Carrey was born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada on January 17, 1962. He was…

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    grew up in a small town in Canada to a stay at home mother and a father who was a musician/accountant.(Wikipedia) Throughout school, Carrey struggled as an undiagnosed dyslexic. (Dyslexiahelp.umich.edu)” I wasn’t dyslexic, so he probably struggled more”, is what I would tell myself when comparing out struggles. However, not only did Carrey battle with dyslexia during school, but in the 8th grade, Jim and his family had to work an 8 hour evening as a custodian because his father had been fired,…

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    Jim Carrey was born January 17, 1962. He is known for his adventurous acting in many movies some including, Ace Ventura, the Mask, Dumb and Dumber, and Yes Man. Jim Carrey was born in Ontario, Canada. He eventually relocated to Los Angeles, California to pursue his comedy career. He landed a spot on the show In Living Color, which set his career into motion. The disorder I believe Mr. Carrey may have is Dissociative Identity Disorder. DID is defined in our textbook as having multiple…

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    Jim Carrey is a white, twenty four year old male. Jim was raised in a nice middle class neighborhood, he is close to his family, but does not know much about his cultural background except that he is mostly Scottish. He currently works at a mental health facility, just graduated college with a Master’s degree in social work, and was just hired as a clinical psychologist. Jim makes about $65,000 per year, and works 8 – 5 Monday through Friday. Jim has high character, he prides himself on…

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    In this latest pic, Carrey is very much the James-Stewart-kind-of-Everyman. However, this strong performance has stiff competition from Harris, whose character must do everything in his power to prevent Truman from leaving the show-- a task which he finds difficult, since he has watched the star of his show grow up from infancy, creating a somewhat fatherly attachment. Noah Emmerich, who plays Truman's best friend and confidante, also gives a memorable performance as a man whose motivations seem…

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