Is Jim Carrey really Canadian?

Jim Carrey the actor (Star of “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective”), was born in Newmarket, Ontario. He became a US citizen in 2004. Jim Carey, the retired NHL goalie (aka the “Net Detective”), was born in Dorchester, Mass. read more

Yes, Jim Carrey is really Canadian. He was born in New Market Ontario Canada, on January 17, 1962. He is now 55. I believe he was raised in Toronto, Canada. While he was shooting “The Majestic” (2001) he was working on his U.S. Citizenship. He became an American citizen in October, 2004. read more

Carrey was born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, to Kathleen (née Oram), a homemaker, and Percy Carrey, a musician and accountant. He was raised a Roman Catholic and has three older siblings: John, Patricia, and Rita. read more