Carrey

British

/ ˈkærɪ /

noun

Jim. born 1962, Canadian-born Hollywood actor noted for his comedy roles; films include Ace Ventura, Pet Detective (1994), Liar Liar (1997), The Truman Show (1998), The Majestic (2001), and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

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Carrey purchased the Los Angeles property for $3.8 million in 1994—the same year his career skyrocketed with the release of “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “The Mask,” and “Dumb and Dumber.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

In May 2024, Carrey lowered the price again to $21.9 million before trimming it to $19.75 million that September.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

After owning the property for nearly 30 years, Carrey decided it was time to move on.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Carrey rose to fame doing comedy films throughout the 1990s and has continued acting, despite his attempts to retire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Parthenon, the older burnt, 66; account of, 90 sq.; sketched by Carrey, 104; decorations of, 105, 369.

From Rambles and Studies in Greece by J. P. Mahaffy

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