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- NAME: Jim Carrey
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Comedian
- BIRTH DATE: January 17, 1962 (Age: 51)
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
- Full Name: James Eugene Carrey
- AKA: James Carrey
- ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn
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Jim Carrey is a comedian and actor best known for comedic and dramatic film roles in movies including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Truman Show.
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Personal Life
Carrey has a daughter, Jane, from his marriage to Melissa Womer (from 1987 to 1995). He was married briefly to Dumb & Dumber co-star Lauren Holly before entering a yearlong romance with his Me, Myself and Irene leading lady, Renee Zellweger. His most recent relationship with actress/model Jenny McCarthy, ended in April 2010.
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