Jim Carrey: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 66
- on screen
- 1981–2025
- box office
- $6.42B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 61
- Born
- January 17, 1962 (age 64)
- Birthplace
- Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
- Full name
- James Eugene Carrey
- Citizenship
- Canada, United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Comedian
- Years active
- 1977-present
- Spouses
- Melissa Womer, Lauren Holly
- Children
- 1
The Best Jim Carrey Movies
The highest-rated films Jim Carrey is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) scores highest, at 73. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 73 Sonic the Hedgehog 2020 · Dr. Robotnik -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 2024 · Ivo Robotnik, Gerald Robotnik -
Movie Echo Score: Score 67 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 2022 · Dr. Robotnik -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 The Bad Batch 2017 · Sci-Fi -
Movie Echo Score: Score 37 Dark Crimes 2018 · Tadek
Jim Carrey's Career in Numbers
Jim Carrey's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jim Carrey works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Rubberface (1981) to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Jim Carrey Movies by Decade
- 1980s 8
- 1990s 13
- 2000s 13
- 2010s 10
- 2020s 3
The 1990s were Jim Carrey's busiest decade, with 13 films.
Jim Carrey Movies by Genre
- Comedy 15
- Drama 11
- Action 9
- Fantasy 3
- Sci-Fi 2
- Tv movie 2
- Adventure 2
- Documentary 1
- Biography 1
- Music 1
Comedy is the genre Jim Carrey has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of drama (11).
Jim Carrey Career Milestones
- First film
- Rubberface 1981
- Biggest box office hit
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 $492M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Echo Score 73
- Newest film
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 2024
Jim Carrey Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jim Carrey is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 61. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Jim Carrey Movies as an Actor
47- 2024 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as Ivo Robotnik, Gerald Robotnik · Action Worldwide box office: $492M Movie Echo Score: 69
- 2022 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 as Dr. Robotnik · Action Worldwide box office: $405M Movie Echo Score: 67
- 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog as Dr. Robotnik · Action Worldwide box office: $320M Movie Echo Score: 73
- 2018 Dark Crimes as Tadek · Drama Movie Echo Score: 37
- 2017 The Bad Batch Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $202K Movie Echo Score: 55
- 2014
Dumb and Dumber To Comedy Worldwide box office: $170M - 2013
Kick-Ass 2 Action Worldwide box office: $60.8M - 2013
Cold Dead Hand with Jim Carrey as Charlton Heston / Lonesome Earl / Sam Elliot · Comedy - 2013
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Comedy Worldwide box office: $27.4M - 2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage) · Drama - 2011
Mr. Popper's Penguins Comedy Worldwide box office: $187M - 2010
I Love You Phillip Morris Drama Worldwide box office: $20.8M - 2010
Presidential Reunion as Ronald Reagan · Tv movie - 2009
A Christmas Carol Drama Worldwide box office: $325M - 2009
Under the Sea 3D Documentary Worldwide box office: $55.9M - 2008
Yes Man Comedy Worldwide box office: $223M - 2008
Horton Hears a Who! Adventure Worldwide box office: $299M - 2007
The Number 23 Drama Worldwide box office: $77.7M - 2005
Fun with Dick and Jane Comedy Worldwide box office: $205M - 2004
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Adventure Worldwide box office: $211M - 2004
Pecan Pie as The Driver · Comedy - 2004
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Drama Worldwide box office: $73.4M - 2003
Bruce Almighty Drama Worldwide box office: $485M - 2001
The Majestic Drama Worldwide box office: $37.3M - 2000
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Fantasy Worldwide box office: $347M - 2000
Me, Myself & Irene Comedy Worldwide box office: $149M - 1999
Man on the Moon Biography Worldwide box office: $47.4M - 1998
The Truman Show Drama Worldwide box office: $264M - 1998
The Truman Show: Tru-Talk as Truman Burbank · Tv movie Worldwide box office: $264M - 1997
Liar Liar Fantasy Worldwide box office: $303M - 1996
The Cable Guy Drama Worldwide box office: $103M - 1995
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls Action Worldwide box office: $212M - 1995
Batman Forever Action Worldwide box office: $337M - 1994
Dumb and Dumber Comedy Worldwide box office: $247M - 1994
The Mask Action Worldwide box office: $352M - 1994
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Action Worldwide box office: $107M - 1992
The Itsy Bitsy Spider as The Exterminator (voice) · Comedy - 1992
Doing Time on Maple Drive as Tim Carter · Drama - 1992
High Strung as Death (uncredited) · Comedy Worldwide box office: $904 - 1989
Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All as Brad Peters · Action - 1989
Earth Girls Are Easy Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $3.92M - 1985
Once Bitten Fantasy Worldwide box office: $10M - 1984
Finders Keepers as Lane Biddlecoff · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.47M - 1983
Copper Mountain as Bobby Todd · Music - 1983
All in Good Taste as Ralph · Comedy - 1983
The Sex and Violence Family Hour as Various Personalities · Comedy - 1981
Rubberface as Tony Moroni · Comedy
Jim Carrey in Documentaries & Specials
19- 2025
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night as Self · Documentary - 2022
Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 53 - 2021
Jim Carrey: America Unmasked as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2018
Meet the Pickles - Behind the Scenes of Kidding as Self · Documentary - 2017
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond — Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2017
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond as Self · Documentary - 2017
I Needed Color as Self · Documentary - 2015
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special as Self / Matthew McConaughey · Tv movie - 2013
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall as Self · Comedy - 2012
Nantucket Film Festival’s Comedy Roundtable as Self - Panelist · Tv movie - 2012
FOX 25th Anniversary Special as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 2005
How’s It Going to End - The Making of ‘The Truman Show’ as Self (Archive) · Documentary - 2003
Late Night with Conan O’Brien: 10th Anniversary Special as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Concert for New York City as Self · Music - 1998
George Martin: In My Life as Self · Documentary - 1998
Junket Whore as Self · Documentary - 1998
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs as Self · Documentary - 1993
A Tribute to Sam Kinison as Self · Comedy - 1991
Jim Carrey: Unnatural Act as Self · Documentary
Jim Carrey: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 7 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1995 to 2005. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 1 win from 5 nominations -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination
- 58th British Academy Film Awards
- Jim Carrey: Nominated Best Actor Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- 62nd Golden Globe Awards
- Jim Carrey: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
- 6th Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Jim Carrey: Nominated Outstanding Leading Male Actor Man on the Moon
- 57th Golden Globe Awards
- Jim Carrey: Win Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Man on the Moon
- 56th Golden Globe Awards
- Jim Carrey: Nominated Best Actor – Drama The Truman Show
- 55th Golden Globe Awards
- Jim Carrey: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Liar Liar
- 52nd Golden Globe Awards
- Jim Carrey: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy The Mask
Who Is Jim Carrey?
Jim Carrey was born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada in 1962 and is 64 years old. Credited on films since 1981, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Jim Carrey, born as James Eugene Carrey on January 17, 1962, is a Canadian-American actor and comedian known for his dynamic slapstick performances. In the 1980s, Carrey honed his comedy act and played mostly supporting roles in films before gaining recognition when cast in the American sketch comedy television series 'In Living Color' from 1990–1994. This breakthrough led to a series of successful films including 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective', 'The Mask', and 'Dumb and Dumber' all in 1994. Carrey became the first actor to receive a $20 million salary for performing in films, starting with 'The Cable Guy' (1996).
Apart from his comedic roles, Carrey has been praised for his dramatic performances in films like 'The Truman Show' and 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', earning Golden Globe Awards for each. His venture into television was met with acclaim as well, particularly for his role in the Showtime tragicomedy series 'Kidding'. Carrey is also known for his impressions, physical comedy, satirical commentaries, and contributions to American and Canadian pop culture. Off-screen, he is an accomplished artist who has received recognition for his paintings and political cartoons.
Who Jim Carrey Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jim Carrey shares the most films with. Will Ferrell comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Adam Sandler (4).
Jim Carrey: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jim Carrey has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jim Carrey been in?
Jim Carrey is credited on 66 films, from 1981 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Jim Carrey's highest-grossing movie?
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) is Jim Carrey's biggest box office hit, with $492M worldwide, ahead of Bruce Almighty (2003) ($485M). Across every film with box office figures, Jim Carrey's movies have made $6.42B.
Jim Carrey's biggest hits What is the best Jim Carrey movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jim Carrey's best-rated film is Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond — Featuring a Very Special, Contractually Obligated Mention of Tony Clifton (2017) with a score of 76, followed by Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) (73).
Best Jim Carrey movies, ranked Has Jim Carrey won an Oscar?
Jim Carrey has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Jim Carrey has 1 win from 7 nominations.
How old is Jim Carrey?
Jim Carrey is 64 years old, born on January 17, 1962 in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada.
What is Jim Carrey's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jim Carrey's filmography is SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does Jim Carrey work with most often?
Jim Carrey shares the most films with Will Ferrell (5 films), Adam Sandler (4 films) and Robert De Niro (4 films).
The Best Jim Carrey Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 66 credits.
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