Jim Carrey
Definition
Canadian-American actor, comedian, and producer renowned for his hyperbolic slapstick performances, elastic facial contortions, and roles in films like Ace Ventura, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber.
Star of critically acclaimed dramas such as The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, showcasing his range beyond comedy.
Cultural icon of 1990s pop comedy, often channeling manic energy and surreal humor that redefined physical comedy in Hollywood.
Examples
Watching Jim Carrey stretch his face like a human rubber band in The Mask is peak 90s escapism.
Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura sequel had me questioning if detectives solve crimes with pelvic thrusts.
In a meeting gone wrong, my boss pulled a Jim Carrey and devolved into wild eyebrow theatrics.
Jim Carrey whispering existential dread in The Truman Show? Comedy gold wrapped in a conspiracy burrito.