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Celebrate Jim Carrey’s birthday with performances that made him a beloved Hollywood icon

Although known mostly for his eccentrically delightful comedic performances, Carrey has also proved himself to be a skilled dramatic actor with roles in films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Celebrate Jim Carrey’s birthday with performances that made him a beloved Hollywood icon
Shilpa S

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Jim Carrey has definitely earned his place as one of the most adored and respected stars in present-day Hollywood. With his trademark brand of zestful comedic performances, Carrey has made a name for himself as one of the most versatile actors in the comedy genre seen in recent times, essaying a number of memorable and iconic characters including Ace Ventura, the Mask and the Grinch.

But that’s not all, the star also proved himself to be a force to be reckoned with when it came to dramatic territory as well when he blew audiences away with his performances in films like The Truman Show and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The Academy Awards are yet to recognise Carrey’s skills in the industry, with the star never even receiving a nomination, viewed as nothing less than a travesty by his fans.

As Carrey celebrates his 60th birthday today, here is a look back at some of his most iconic performances over the years.

1

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

8.7
Widely regarded as the film which featured one of the best performances of Carrey’s career, this 2004 drama explores how the pain that comes from the end of a relationship fuels people to take drastic and life-altering decisions. It is a story of a couple who, after breaking up, decide to erase their memories of each other through a medical procedure. Carrey plays Joel, a man whose shock at learning that his ex-girlfriend chose to erase her memories of their time together, takes a hasty decision to do the same. The emotionally deep, serious role is a marked difference from Carrey’s usual work, but he nails it despite it all. His raw portrayal, which perfectly captures Joel’s inner turmoil and anguish will leave audiences in awe.

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The Truman Show

8.5
What if you wake up one day and realise that your entire life was an elaborately scripted lie? Well that is exactly the situation Truman Burbank finds himself in this 1998 film. The film follows the man’s life as he goes about his ordinary tasks, having never left his island hometown. Unbeknownst to him, his entire life is part of an elaborate reality show, and every person who is a part of his life is a paid actor, including his wife. But some instances that happened on the course of the ‘show’ lead Truman to question that something strange is going on. The film marked one of Carrey’s first forays into dramatic territory. The critically acclaimed film is not only highly entertaining but also makes one ponder about many things through the questions it asks.

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3

Liar Liar

6.5
A sleazy lawyer is treated to a dose of poetic justice in the most humorous of ways, courtesy of his young son. Fletcher Reede is a divorced, highly successful lawyer who has built his career by shamelessly lying for his clients. But his habit of putting his career first irks his young son, who makes a birthday wish that makes Fletcher unable to lie for the next 24 hours. As the lawyer scrambles with an important case in his lap he learns some valuable life lessons about the importance of family. As the protagonist Carrey gives a hilarious and delightful performance, wooing viewers with his witticisms as well as his own brand of physical humour.

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4

The Mask

7.1
Regarded as the film which helped Carrey cement his position as a leading comedic genius, this 1994 film is based on the popular comic character of the same name. The film follows the story of an ordinary bank clerk named Stanley Ipkiss whose uneventful life takes a turn when he finds a strange wooden mask which transforms the wearer into a playful green faced character with powerful abilities. As Stanley uses his new found power to torment his enemies, his antics make him a target of some dangerous people. Carrey gives a knockout portrayal of the green faced mischief maker, the role becoming one of his iconic performances of all time.

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5

Dumb And Dumber

7.6
Every Carrey fan would be familiar with the chaotic clumsiness of the duo- Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne. This 1994 film follows the story of the two best friends who decide to take a road trip to return a briefcase they believe was accidentally forgotten by a woman who Lloyd drove to the airport. In the course of the journey, the duo face off against some dangerous people who have their own agenda in mind. Carrey essays the role of Lloyd, his iconic bowl cut and chipped tooth character becoming adored by fans worldwide. He not only goes out of his way to give a thoroughly entertaining performance, but also displays some terrific chemistry with his co-star Jeff Daniels. The film is the first in the Dumb and Dumber film franchise.

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