Top Jim Carrey Facts


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1. Jim Carrey has only done one sequel in his entire career: Ace Ventura 2.
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2. As a child, Jim Carrey wore tap shoes to bed just in case his parents needed cheering up in the middle of the night.
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3. The role of Captain Jack Sparrow was initially offered to Jim Carrey but he turned it down for Bruce Almighty.
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4. Jim Carrey would write Tupac funny letters while he was in prison to help make him smile.
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5. Jim Carrey was supposed to be Dr. Evil in the Austin Powers franchise but he had to back out due to scheduling conflicts.
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6. At age 15, Jim Carrey quit school and became a janitor to support his family. They were living out of a van.

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