Net Worth and Earnings
Jim Carrey, Canadian American actor and comedian is legendary. He was known for being one of the highest-earning comics in the industry. His demonstration of immense talent and appeal to larger audiences was unmatched during his peak. We estimate that during this period, Carrey was receiving more than $20 million for film roles.Estimated Net Worth: $180 million.
Producers went on to pay him $20 million for his role in The Cable Guy(1996), which made him the first actor ever to cross this milestone. His career earnings with bonuses are over an estimated $300 million today accrued from direct participation in films and backend points due to his success.
Early Career and Rise to Fame
Comedian Jim Carrey began his career life with comedy in the late 70’s in Canada. He got his big break when veteran comedian Rodney Dangerfield gave him attention. This gave Carrey his first real taste of life on the big stage. He made a move to Las Vegas then ultimately to California where the actor honed and perfected his craft. His brand of comedy was wild and timely with a mix of physical comedy which saw him gaining a massive and dedicated fan base.
Carrey moved on to appearing in low-budget films in the early 80’s. Comedy show The Duck Factory was his first television role but it was washed out. These ‘experiences’ would very soon set the stage for a promising future. The comedian-turned-actor would then break out in 1990 the sketch comedy show In Living Color which showcased his immense talent to a broader audience.
Breakthrough Films
He would then receive a huge break in the mid-90’s. His lead role in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective(1994) was Wilshire made Jim Carrey into a proper household name. Each of his films grossed big at the box office proving that Jim just like Robin Williams could mix comedy with drama remarkably well.
Salary Highlights
Jim Carrey saw his payment soar in the late 80’s with In Living Color where he was making reportedly $25,000 per episode. Over the years this diluted to an estimated $3.2 million for all 127 episodes or around $6 million at today’s value. The first Ace Bag check: $350,000 and the Set Ventura made him $15 million.