Jim Carrey Age, Wife, Net Worth & Biography

Jim Carrey is 64 years old and one of the most successful comedians of his generation. Born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, he worked his way up from stand-up clubs to In Living Color, then broke out in 1994 with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber, three hits in a single year. He went on to star in Liar Liar, The Truman Show, Man on the Moon, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and the Sonic the Hedgehog films, winning two Golden Globes along the way.

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Eugene Carrey
Age	64 years old
Date of Birth	January 17, 1962
Birthplace	Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Partner	Min Ah (wife, married 2026)
Net Worth	approx. $180 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2025)
Known For	Ace Ventura; The Mask; Dumb and Dumber; The Truman Show; Sonic the Hedgehog

Who Is Jim Carrey?

Jim Carrey is a Canadian and American actor, comedian, and visual artist known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances. He is regarded as one of the most prominent comedic actors of his generation. After spending the 1980s honing his comedy act and playing supporting roles in films, he gained recognition when he was cast in the Fox sketch comedy series In Living Color from 1990 to 1994, and he broke out as a film star with a string of box office hits in 1994.

Carrey became the first comic actor to receive an upfront salary of $20 million for performing in films, beginning with The Cable Guy in 1996. He continued to have success as a leading actor in comedies such as Liar Liar, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Bruce Almighty, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Yes Man. Since the 2010s he has appeared in fewer films, with notable works including his role as Lloyd Christmas in Dumb and Dumber To and Dr. Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series.

Although largely typecast as a comedic actor, Carrey has had success in dramatic roles. His critically acclaimed performances include the title role in The Truman Show in 1998 and Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon in 1999, winning Golden Globes for each film. He starred in the romantic drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in 2004, for which he was nominated for a BAFTA and another Golden Globe, and in the Showtime series Kidding from 2018 to 2020, receiving his seventh Golden Globe nomination for his performance.

Early Life & Background

James Eugene Carrey was born on January 17, 1962, in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. His mother, Kathleen, was a homemaker, and his father, Percy, was a musician and accountant. He grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, and as a teenager he began doing impressions and stand-up comedy, sending a tape to The Carol Burnett Show when he was 10 years old.

Carrey’s family struggled financially when he was young, and he dropped out of high school at 16 to help support his family, working as a janitor. He continued to perform stand-up comedy in Toronto clubs, and he was discovered by comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who signed him to open for his shows in Las Vegas. He moved to Los Angeles in the early 1980s to pursue acting.

Career

Carrey’s breakthrough came in 1994, when he starred in three hit films in a single year: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber. The success of those films made him a star, and he followed them with Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls and Batman Forever in 1995, both of which were box office hits. In 1996 he became the first comic actor to receive an upfront salary of $20 million for The Cable Guy.

Carrey’s dramatic work began with The Truman Show in 1998, in which he played a man whose entire life is a television show, and Man on the Moon in 1999, in which he played the comedian Andy Kaufman. He won Golden Globes for both performances, and he was nominated for a BAFTA and another Golden Globe for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in 2004, in which he played a man who has his memories erased.

In recent years Carrey has played Dr. Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog films, beginning in 2020, a role that introduced him to a new generation of fans. He has also worked as a visual artist, exhibiting his paintings and drawings, and he has written a children’s book, How Roland Rolls, and a novel, Memoirs and Misinformation, co-written with Dana Vachon.

Facts About Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey starred in three hit films in 1994: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber.
He was the first comic actor to receive an upfront salary of $20 million, for The Cable Guy in 1996.
Carrey won Golden Globes for The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999).
He was nominated for a BAFTA for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).
He plays Dr. Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series, beginning in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Jim Carrey?

Jim Carrey is 64 years old. He was born on January 17, 1962, in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.

Who is Jim Carrey’s wife?

Jim Carrey is married to Min Ah. The couple married in 2026.

When is Jim Carrey’s birthday?

Jim Carrey’s birthday is January 17, 1962.

What is Jim Carrey’s net worth?

Jim Carrey’s net worth is estimated at approx. $180 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth (2025).

What is Jim Carrey best known for?

Jim Carrey is best known for Ace Ventura, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber, and for his Golden Globe-winning roles in The Truman Show and Man on the Moon.