Dumb and Dumber To has arrived in theaters and even though fans are having mixed reactions to the film, it is clear that the comedy chemistry is still alive between Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey. Even after their roles in Dumb and Dumber, both actors have gone on to have interesting and complex careers.
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Carrey has had the rare talent of being a comedic actor who was able to transition back and forth between comedy and drama. Carrey won two Golden Globes over the course of his career including back in 1998 for his work on The Truman Show, he won his first Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for that film. The next year Carrey took home the award once again for his portrayal of Andy Kaufman in Man on the Moon.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten Carrey films in honor ofDumb and Dumber To. Did your favorite film not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite and add if you are looking forward to the sequel to Dumb and Dumber.
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10. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jim Carrey physically transformed himself into this iconic holiday character when he took the lead role in How The Grinch Stole Christmas. It was Carrey’s comedic timing and unique acting skill set which includes physical comedy, that was able to bring this character to live and was able to have the audience even relate to him at times.
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9. The Cable Guy
When Ben Stiller and Jim Carrey teamed up for this dark comedy, it became an instant fan favorite and now has a huge fan following. Stiller and Carrey became a hilarious comedy duo but didn’t live up to Carrey and Daniels.
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8. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
One of his most beloved roles in films, Carrey is known for playing Ace Ventura in this hilarious, over the top comedy. This film is just another example of how Carrey becomes a character and audiences are remembering these hilarious performances.
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7. The Mask
One of the first major comedic films that helped to launch Carrey into the mainstream of Hollywood was The Mask. The movie was released back in the summer of 1994.
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6. Bruce Almighty
Jim Carrey comes face to face with God, played by Morgan Freeman, in this heartfelt and sincere comedy. This comedy was a huge success for Carrey at the box office.
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5. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
This film has become a cult classic. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind showed off Carrey’s dramatic acting skills and helped for him to gather more critical recognition for his work. His co-star in the film, Kate Winslet received an Oscar nomination for her work in the film. The chemistry between Winslet and Carrey was beautiful and complex.
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4. The Truman Show
Before reality TV had overtaken the world, it was first explored in this complex introspective film, The Truman Show. Carrey won two Golden Globes over the course of his career including back in 1998 for his work on The Truman Show, he won his first Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for that film.
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3. Liar, Liar
Another film in the string of successful comedies from Carrey, Liar Liar was released back in 1997. As an actor, Carrey has an ability to transform himself into these characters, which can have audiences laughing one moment and getting emotional over them the next. Carrey earned a Golden Globe nomination for his role in the film.
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2. Dumb and Dumber
The role of Lloyd Christmas has now forever become a part of comedy history and it is one of Carrey’s most iconic roles. From the one-liners that are still quoted today to the chemistry that was between Carrey and Daniels, it is no surprise that fans had been dying for a sequel. This film has become one of his most successful to date and the sequel is already successful at the box office.
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1. Man on the Moon
Carrey brought to life the real life comic, Andy Kaufman, on the big screen and became this character effortlessly. It was rumored when this film was coming out that Carrey’s performance was Oscar worthy. This role showed the combination of Carrey’s comedic and dramatic acting skills in a way that seemed perfectly planned. Man on the Moon might not be the biggest box office film of his career but it showed his entire range as an actor.