James Carrey
Canadian-American actor and comedian (born 1962)
1962 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian-American actor and comedian (born 1962)
Born
January 17, 1962
Age
~64 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, screenwriter, painter
United StatesBorn in Newmarket
1962
Born in Newmarket (1962-01-17)
1995
AwardMTV Movie Award for Best Kiss
1995
AwardMTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance
1996
AwardMTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance
1996
AwardMTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance
1997
AwardMTV Movie Award for Best Villain
About
James Eugene Carrey is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. Known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances, he is regarded as one of the most prominent comedic actors of his generation. He has received two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for BAFTA Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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Who is James Carrey?+
James Eugene Carrey is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. Known primarily for his energetic slapstick performances, he is regarded as one of the most prominent comedic actors of his generation. He has received two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for BAFTA Awards and Screen A
What does the name James mean?+
The name James means "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is of English origin.
When was James Carrey born?+
James Carrey was born on January 17, 1962.
Name Meaning
The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.
The name James is of English origin, meaning "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is traditionally a male name.
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James — January 17, 1962
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
Would you name your baby James?
Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
Respect.
— .
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