Jim Carrey’s career is proof that rejection is sometimes part of a bigger journey.
The Big Picture Actor and comedian Jim Carrey is best known as one of the greatest comedic talents of the last 30 years. He captivated audiences with his hilarious performances in films such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, Liar Liar, and Bruce Almighty, which were all massive hits. More recently, he's been beloved by audiences with his performances as Dr. Ivo Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog live-action films.
Carrey considered the event a bad omen for the audition, which took place for the show's 1986-1987 season. Two comedians from the same audition who did get slotted into the SNL cast were none other than Dana Carvey and the late Phil Hartman. In an interview with The New York Times, Carvey recalled the experience of auditioning alongside Carrey, "I thought, 'Oh, you’re going to get it, Jim.
Carrey’s reinvention in his standup act would eventually pay off. While he didn’t secure a spot on SNL, he did get signed to become part of the regular cast of the FOX Network’s new sketch comedy show from Keenan Ivory Wayans, In Living Color. Carrey was part of the show’s hilarious cast from its first season until the show went off the air in 1994 over five seasons. He brought his new blend of comedy to the show, portraying such memorable characters as Fire Marshall Bill Burns and Vera de Milo.
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