Jim Carrey is one of the world’s most famous actors and comedians. Carrey has become well known for his slapstick comedies, but he has also developed into an actor capable of acting in a wide range of types of roles. He was born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, on January 17, 1962. At an early age, Carrey’s family struggled financially. In his teenage years, Carrey and his family lived in a Volkswagen van, and Carrey even spent a brief time living in a tent.