The provided text consists of excerpts from the Wikipedia article about the actor and comedian Jim Carrey, offering an extensive biographical overview of his life and career. The source details his early life, including his Canadian upbringing and financial struggles, and then chronicles his professional journey from early stand-up comedy work in Toronto, through his rise to fame in the 1990s with films like Ace Ventura and The Mask. Furthermore, the article covers his career diversification into dramatic roles and later work, his personal life including relationships and legal issues, his political views and artwork, and lists his filmography, discography, and numerous accolades received throughout his career.