Jim Carrey’s Most Iconic Roles: Ace Ventura and More

Jim CarreyA successful career is no laughing matter.

Since scoring his breakout gig on the series In Living Color in 1990, Carrey has captivated the big and small screen with his slick wit, witty humor and unrelenting ability to bring people into stitches with laughter.

While Carrey is best known for his comedy roles in projects like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Dumb and Dumber a How the Grinch Stole Christmashe has also surprised fans by taking on more serious roles in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Kidding a The Truman Show.

After decades of memorable performances, Carrey teased a possible acting retirement in April 2022. “I’ve done enough. I’m enough,” he admitted Access Hollywood at the time.

However, he backed up his comments in an exclusive issue in December 2024 with Us Weeklysharing, “I think I’ve decided not to retire, but to have power breaks. I meditate a lot.

Scroll through to relive Carrey’s best TV and film roles over the years: