Breakout Year
Unlike many hopefuls who take years to make it in Hollywood, Carrey didn’t have to wait very long at all. While most newbies attest their big break to their first big film, Jim had not one, not two, but three films to thank!
In the year 1994, the comedian starred in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask and Dumb and Dumber. The latter two being his most recognizable performances to this day. It’s safe to say that during Jim Carrey’s breakout Hollywood year, he sure made a name for himself!
Breakout Year
The Roles Kept Coming
Instead of a break for the new star to enjoy some of his success, the agents and producers kept calling! Just one year later, Jim starred in Batman Forever, and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. Not only that, he was raking in a whopping $20 mil per film! Jim Carrey was now a household name in the film industry. His performance in The Truman Show proved to Hollywood, and the world, that he wasn’t just a comedian, but an actor who could do any genre.
The Roles Kept Coming
