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Jim Carrey is one of the most prolific comic actors in Hollywood. The actor changed the way comedy stars were looked at in the industry by giving solid hits in the ‘90s with films such asAce Venture: Pet Detective, The Mask, Liar Liar, and more. Though he has done great work in dramas such asEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, he is known for his comedic work the most.
Carrey scored a trio of incredible hits including his breakthrough releaseAce Ventura. After the success of the comic book adaptationThe Mask, Carrey played the role of Lloyd Christmas in the comedyDumb and Dumber. The actor was so committed to the role of a stupid limo driver that he chipped the cap off of his tooth to give him the iconic look.
Jim Carrey’s Extreme Commitment To Make People Laugh
Jim Carreyis one of the most legendary actors to have worked in Hollywood. The actor is known for his particular brand of physical humor and became an unexpected star of the ‘90s. Despite his terrific performances in dramas such asThe Majestic, The Truman Show,andMan on the Moon, the actor’s comedic chops are unparalleled.
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Carrey was at the peak of his career when he starred in the comedyDumb and Dumber. Co-starring Jeff Daniels, the film saw Carrey and Daniels play two dim-witted friends who travel from Rhode Island to Colorado to give a briefcase filled with money to a customer who had kept it as ransom. The film was successful and earned a cult following.
Carrey played the role of Lloyd Christmas, a limo driver who fell in love with his customer who had dropped the ransom. The actor was reportedly chosen after his filmsAce VenturaandThe Maskbecame huge hits. Carrey was reportedly so committed to the role that he clipped his front tooth to look the part. According to the first AD JB Rogers (viaThe Ringer),
“Jim Carrey in real life has a split tooth like that but he’s had a cap for years. The night before, Jim took a beer bottle … hooked the cap over the cap on his tooth, and pulled the cap off of his tooth. Because he thought his character should have the split tooth. He didn’t think of it until that night. He’s like, ‘S*it, I gotta get this thing off.’”
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Jim Carrey reportedly also gave himself the bowl haircut, which became the iconic look for the character. According to producer Brad Krevoy, the haircut and tooth were not written into the script and Carrey interpreted it that way.
Jim Carrey Was Paid $7 Million ForDumb And Dumber
The year 1994 was probably the best year of Jim Carrey’s life as he delivered three blockbusters and shot to the Hollywood Hall of Fame. The actor was one of the performers in the sketch comedy seriesIn Living Colorand was reportedly not known by the director ofDumb and Dumberwhen it began production.
When Carrey was being considered for the role, producer Brad Kervoy had reportedly had a friend who had caught an early screening ofAce Venture: Pet Detectiveand had been given a great response for the actor. While the initial offer for Carrey was $400,000, after the success of the film, he was reportedly offered more. Filmmaker Peter Farrelly then mentioned how the actor ended up earning $7 million for the role (via The Ringer),
“Then Ace Ventura came out, which was his first movie and it was no. 1. So the studio said … ‘OK, we’ll give you the $400.’ He said, ‘No, I want $500.’ And then they said, ‘No, you’re not getting $500.’ Another week passed, Ace was no. 1 again. And they said, ‘We’ll give you $500.’ ‘No, I want $750.’”
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Apparently, as the actor gave more hits such asThe Mask, his price increased and he finally ended up with $7 million in his pocket. The gamble seems to have paid off as the comedy earned over $243 million at the box office against a $17 million budget.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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