Carrey honed his comedy act in Toronto, performing stand-up and impressionist work.

Carrey moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in comedy and acting.

Carrey gained his first lead role on the short-lived television series "The Duck Factory", playing a young cartoonist.

Carrey's first starring role in film was in the comedy horror "Once Bitten", with Lauren Hutton as a vampire countess and Carrey playing her victim.