A self-described "song and dance man," Kaufman was famous for his anti-humor and controversial alter egos, including Tony Clifton, a foul-mouthed, sleazy lounge singer, and Foreign Man, a timid, strong-accented man from the fictional island of Caspiar. Living vicariously through Truman, viewers experience immense anxiety over his situation and then genuine relief at his parting words: "And in case I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night." Man on the Moon (1999)ĭirected by Miloš Forman, Man on the Moon is a biographical comedy-drama about the late dadaistic comedian Andy Kaufman, played here by Carrey.
Carrey is fantastic in The Truman Show, winning laughs and sympathy from both his fictional and real audience. It's a wonder why Jim Carrey himself wasn't nominated for an Oscar, but, along with Harris, he at least won a Golden Globe for his performance. His neighborhood is an elaborate set, his wife is an actress, and his job is merely a distraction from the truth: Truman is the star of a 24-hour-a-day reality show, only he doesn't know that - yet.Ī huge critical success, The Truman Show was nominated for three Oscars at the 71st Academy Awards: Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Ed Harris), and Best Screenplay (Andrew Niccol). Titular character Truman Burbank (Carrey) has a seemingly perfect life he lives in a beautiful suburban neighborhood, is married to a devoted wife, and has a good job as an insurance banker. The Truman Show (1998)ĭirected by the legendary Peter Weir, The Truman Showhas a fascinating premise. Most of all, I'm sick and tired of having nobody." For the most part, however, it's pure gags and Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels having a criminally good time - enough of a good time that they reprised their roles in 2014 with the sequel, Dumb & Dumber To.
It's also oddly moving at times for instance, take Lloyd's speech: "I'm sick and tired of having to eek my way through life.
Goofy and hilarious, Dumb & Dumber is Jim Carrey's funniest movie, and his most quotable too: "We got no food, we got no jobs, OUR PETS' HEADS ARE FALLING OFF" is a fan favourite.
Directed by the Farrelly Brothers, the movie follows dumb limo driver Lloyd Christmas (Carrey) and his dumber best friend, Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels), who set out on a cross-country road trip to return a briefcase that, unbeknownst to them, contains money connected to a kidnapping. While all are respected comedies, Dumb & Dumber showcases the best of the actor's comedic talents. Jim Carrey had his breakthrough year in 1994, starring as the lead in three blockbuster hits: Ace Venture: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb & Dumber.