Claim: Jim Carrey is a performer who portrays a character.

James Eugene Carrey -LRB- -LSB- ˈkæri -RSB- born January 17 , 1962 -RRB- is a Canadian-American actor , comedian , impressionist , screenwriter , and producer . He is known for his highly energetic slapstick performances .   Carrey first gained recognition in 1990 after landing a recurring role in the sketch comedy television series In Living Color . His first leading roles in major productions came with Ace Ventura : Pet Detective -LRB- 1994 -RRB- , Dumb and Dumber -LRB- 1994 -RRB- , The Mask -LRB- 1994 -RRB- , and Ace Ventura : When Nature Calls -LRB- 1995 -RRB- , as well as a supporting role in Batman Forever -LRB- 1995 -RRB- and a lead role in Liar Liar -LRB- 1997 -RRB- . He then starred in The Truman Show -LRB- 1998 -RRB- and Man on the Moon -LRB- 1999 -RRB- , with each garnering him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor .   In the 2000s , he gained further recognition for his portrayal of the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas -LRB- 2000 -RRB- , as well as Bruce Almighty -LRB- 2003 -RRB- , Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind -LRB- 2004 -RRB- for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role , Lemony Snicket 's A Series of Unfortunate Events -LRB- 2004 -RRB- , Fun with Dick and Jane -LRB- 2005 -RRB- , Yes Man -LRB- 2008 -RRB- , Horton Hears a Who ! -LRB- 2008 -RRB- and A Christmas Carol -LRB- 2009 -RRB- .   In the 2010s , he has starred in Mr. Popper 's Penguins -LRB- 2011 -RRB- and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone -LRB- 2013 -RRB- . In 2013 , he appeared in Kick-Ass 2 as Colonel Stars and Stripes . He retracted support for the film two months prior to its release . He issued a statement via his Twitter account that , in light of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary , '' -LSB- N -RSB- ow in all good conscience I can not support that level of violence . '' Carrey reprised his role as Lloyd Christmas in Dumb and Dumber To -LRB- 2014 -RRB- .