Take The Quiz And We'll Guess Your Favorite Jim Carrey Character
- by Lucas Wesley
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Almost a full quarter of a century ago, Jim Carrey had three massive back-to-back-to hits with Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura, Pet Detective and The Mask, and the world has collectively treated him like a massive star ever since. For the rest of the 1990s, each of Carrey’s films was bound to make hundreds of millions at the box office, not to mention cause most of America to laugh themselves silly from the opening to the credits.
As Carrey’s career continued, he began transitioning from strictly comedic to more layered and dramatic performances, again earning great acclaim for his skills as a serious actor. Whether he’s making audiences laugh or cry, the one thing that shines through in all of Carrey’s performances is an incredible warmth that allows a strong connection to form no matter what sort of character he plays.
Even the worst Jim Carrey movies have that touch of humanity only he can provide, which is why he remains a top actor in Hollywood to this day. Of course, some fans feel like the classics will never get topped, choosing to ignore whatever upcoming film Carrey has next to instead hop on Netflix and search a few of his older classics. If that’s you, take our quiz and we'll guess just which one of those classic characters is your favorite!
Do you prefer Jim Carrey’s work in comedy or drama?
Of all the things that make Jim Carrey great, the quality people respect most about him is his ability to transition between comedy and drama. Sure, every comedic actor these days has to at least try, but Carrey actually pulls it off. Which one do you think he’s better at?
Which type of work would you prefer to do?
As a big Hollywood movie star, Jim Carrey is living a dream few can attain. Ironically, this often means playing blue collar characters with much less glamorous jobs than his own. Which of these vocations is closest to one you’d be good at?
How do you dress?
Early in Jim Carrey’s career, the clothing his characters wore spoke volumes about who they were. The more dramatic his roles are, the less prevalent this trend is, but how Carrey presents himself always plays at least some small role in who he’s trying to be.
Have you ever been arrested?
Unlike many celebrities, Jim Carrey has largely avoided shocking scandals and tales of the court room. His characters haven’t all been so lucky, with some of them defined entirely by their life behind bars. Of course, real jail isn’t filled with comedic love stories. Have you ever done hard time?
How often do you drink alcohol?
Especially at the onset of his mainstream career, Jim Carrey was the sort of actor whose movies were best enjoyed with a few drinks. His particular brand of comedy was loose and a bit childish, but it’s not like a person necessarily had to be bombed to laugh at them.
Where would you rather go on vacation?
On average, Jim Carrey has been making about $20 million per movie since the 1990s. What this means is that the dude can go basically anywhere in the world when he wants to vacation. Many of his characters have shown a similar penchant for traveling. Where would you go?
Are you close with your family?
For whatever reason, Jim Carrey hasn’t played that many “family men” in the traditional sense. Most of his characters are single, and unlucky in love on top of that, making it hard for him to settle down. His parents don’t tend to be in the picture, either. Are yours?
At what time of day do you hit your peak?
Of all Jim Carrey’s many catchphrases, the friendliest belongs to Truman Burbank, who told people good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight all in one long drawn out performance. Unfortunately, most people could only make good on one of those suggestions. Which one would you live out?
What’s your favorite sketch comedy show?
Long before he was a legend of the silver screen, Jim Carrey had a regular role on television as a player on the Fox variety show In Living Color. He’s also made the requisite appearances as host of SNL, usually in sterling performances. Which did you prefer?
Do you ever donate to charity?
Like many kindhearted stars in Hollywood today, Jim Carrey has given back to the world in a major way since he started making millions. Back in 2001, Carrey personally donated $1 million to families of 9/11 victims, and has since continued supporting organizations like St. Jude’s, Comic Relief, and more.
In which type of home would you rather live?
With the millions of dollars his career affords him, Jim Carrey could live in whatever type of house he wants. Of course, the downside would be with all the time he spends on the set of movies and talk shows, he wouldn’t have much time to enjoy his home.
Do you have or want children?
While everyone can enjoy Jim Carrey on the screen, only his daughter Jane Carrey was lucky enough to laugh with him behind the scenes throughout her childhood. The two still seem relatively close today, showing success has not made Jim distant from his child. Do you have a similar relationship?
Do you consider yourself intelligent?
Let’s face it—for as funny as they can be, Jim Carrey’s characters weren’t always the sharpest tools in the desk. Hell, one his movies is called Dumb and Dumber, and that didn’t stop popularity so extreme it deserved a sequel. Granted, other characters were borderline geniuses. What are you?
Have you ever done illegal drugs?
All right, so there’s nothing wrong with knocking back a few brewskis while yukking it up with your favorite Jim Carrey character. However, if you need to tune in, turn on, and drop out before watching one of his movies, it might be time to admit you have a problem.
Are you a fan of video games?
Being movies popular with children in the 1990s, it should be no surprise that both Ace Ventura and The Mask spawned multiple video game spinoffs. We don’t necessarily recommend either of these, but it’s easy to picture Carrey’s other characters playing them for a laugh. Would you?
Which classic comedian is your favorite?
In addition to Jim Carrey having wet his feet in standup comedy himself, one of his greatest roles on screen was playing another legendary comedian in Andy Kaufman. Even before he got the role, Carrey was clearly influenced by Kaufman’s unique brand of insanity. Who influences you?
How often do you exercise?
Believe it or not, Jim Carrey appears to be in decent shape despite playing a bunch of dudes one might expect the exact opposite from. Then again, he’s also played a superhero and super villain, plus a few minor scale athletes. Point is, he occasionally hits the gym either way.
What type of music do you like?
Despite his range as an actor, Jim Carrey has yet to play a musician in a major film. However, music influences all of our lives, and the soundtracks that guide his characters are relevant to their lives even if they aren’t the ones making the music.
How expressive is your face?
Eventually, Jim Carrey earned respect for his acting talents, but early in his career, the man’s entire career hinged on his ability to distort his face in silly and ridiculous ways. Carrey’s head is so elastic he even starred in a movie called Rubberface. Are you similarly expressive?
Which decade of Jim Carrey’s career do you like the best?
First appearing on film in 1983, Jim Carrey has just recently reached the milestone of 35 years as a major force in the entertainment industry. Okay, more like 25 years, because those first 10 weren’t that popular, but some people still like the work he produced back then. Did you?
Who is your favorite comic book character?
Arguably the wackiest role Jim Carrey ever played came in 1995’s Batman Forever, where he donned a bright green suit and painted his hair fire red as The Riddler. Given his other characters, that’s really saying a lot, but then again, all of these comic book characters are crazy, too.
What’s your favorite cartoon?
With his rubbery face and giant personality, Jim Carrey feels like a living cartoon character at times. Capitalizing on this, both Ace Ventura and The Mask have been turned into cartoons, and a few other characters he played had that potential, as well. We prefer these classics, though.
What are you most afraid of?
For all his versatility, one area Jim Carrey has never quite tackled is the action genre. Perhaps this is because he’s better at playing terrified goofballs than buff heroes ready to tackle whatever comes at him. What thought makes your jaw drop like rubber as you scream in fear?
What’s your favorite movie genre?
There’s a reason this list keeps hammering home the fact Jim Carrey is an expert across multiple genres. Not only is it impressive, but it explains his wide fan base, as people who like any sort of films can find him in something they enjoy. What kind do you prefer?
Do you like being around animals?
No matter how famous Jim Carrey has become, to many fans, he will always be film’s greatest Pet Detective, Ace Ventura. Few characters have come near Ace’s appreciation of humanity’s furry friends, regularly putting them above humans in every way possible. Are you the same way?
What’s the most important thing in your life?
When seeking a new role, one of the first things any actor needs think about is what motivates their characters. In many cases, the main thing motivating Jim Carrey was a need to make people laugh, and that was all he needed to bring millions of people into the theaters.
Do you like taking risks?
As an actor and comedian, Jim Carrey could truly be described as fearless. The man is willing to do anything for a laugh, including putting himself in danger, not to mention making himself look incredibly, incredibly stupid. For this and other reasons, his characters are likewise adventurous. Are you?
How is your love life?
If there’s any story just about every actor and actress in the world has told, it’s the oldest one in the book. Two people meet, they like one another, and the rest writes itself. Jim Carrey has told it countless time with his various characters. Have you been so lucky?
Are you a religious person?
For the most part, comedy is a concept entirely separate from religion. Funny is funny no matter what a person believes in, and deeper thoughts in general are rarely conducive to humor. On the other hand, there are movies like Bruce Almighty. Did that film fit in with your beliefs?
Which type of weather do you prefer?
Given how many films Jim Carrey has made, it’s no surprise the man has gone through just about every climate a human could ever imagine. Depending on the movie, his characters might have loved or hated these unique locales, which some normal people may not have been able to handle.
Do you like to read?
In addition to being a world famous actor and comedian, Jim Carrey has dipped his hand into writing at least once. The budding author made his debut in 2013 with How Roland Rolls, a children’s book about a young wave facing an existential crisis. Have you read it?
What’s your favorite type of animal to keep as a pet?
In one of Ace Ventura’s most iconic scenes, the Pet Detective promises his landlord there are no animals in his apartment, only to call a veritable zoo to his side after closing the door. You probably don’t have anywhere near this many pets, but you might have one or two.
Which of Jim Carrey’s romantic interests is your favorite?
Like any charming leading man in Hollywood today, many of Jim Carrey’s movies are all about his character doing his darndest to find love. For some fans, the women he starts to find it with are even funnier or more entertaining than the men so desperately trying to woo them.
What is your best quality?
While Jim Carrey’s characters can often be layered, as one of the most likable guys in Hollywood, they all typically end up somewhere near the same place. Every jerk learns his lesson, and the nice guys get even nicer by overcoming whatever way they were flawed. Are you nice, too?
What is your worst quality?
As the last question made clear, Jim Carrey’s characters are almost all very affable fellows who make it very easy for people to like them. However, we also pointed out they generally start off with flaws, some so severe that audiences can never forgive them. Are you that evil?
Are you a clean or messy person?
Loud, wild, and out of control in many of his biggest roles, Jim Carrey’s characters were often destructively messy, and they never bothered helping with the cleanup. Ace Ventura in particular seemed to destroy any room he walked into, brushing it off with a joke if stared at him afterwards.
Are you a good liar?
When an actor gets hired to star in a movie called Liar Liar, it should go without saying that producers think they’re pretty good at doing that titular act. Of course, acting is lying in and of itself, and comedians are particularly good at making it convincing. Are you?
Which Jim Carrey movie is your least favorite?
This quiz has been a testament to Jim Carrey’s success as an actor, so it’s with all due respect that we point out a few of his films weren’t as good as others. Let’s face it—a couple of Carrey’s movies were downright terrible. Did you hate any of them?
Are you outgoing and friendly?
Wearing a constant smile wherever he goes, it’s hard to think of a more friendly and personable actor than Jim Carrey. His characters almost universally adhere to this demeanor, as even the sadder and more serious ones just want to make friends deep down inside. Are you the same way?
What’s your favorite holiday?
Being a normal person, Jim Carrey probably likes his holidays just as much as the next guy. However, on film, he played the most anti-cheer character ever created when he embodied Dr. Seuss’ infamous Grinch and stole Christmas. Would stealing another holiday have been worse to you?
