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List of awards and nominations received by Jim Carrey

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List of awards and nominations received by Jim Carrey

This article is a List of awards and nominations received by Jim Carrey. Jim Carrey is a Canadian actor, comedian and producer. Over the course of career he has received various accolades including two Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for a British Academy Film Award, a Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, two Critics' Choice Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2010, he was honored with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French Minister of Culture. Carrey started his career in Canadian comedy films and the sketch comedy series In Living Color from 1990 to 1994. He gained stardom starring as Ace Ventura in the comedy films Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995), both earned him the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor. He continued his comedy stardom with The Mask (1994) and Liar Liar (1997) both of which earned him nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. He portrayed The Grinch in the live action Christmas fantasy film How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) earning another Golden Globe nomination. He also starred in the comedy films Dumb and Dumber (1994), Bruce Almighty (2003), Fun with Dick and Jane (2005), and Yes Man (2008). He has voiced roles in Horton Hears a Who! (2008) and A Christmas Carol (2009). He currently stars as Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise starting in 2020. Carrey is also known for taking on mature roles starting first playing the title role in the psychological dramedy The Truman Show (1998) for which he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. The following year he portrayed Andy Kauffman in the biographical comedy-drama Man on the Moon (1999) winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and being nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role. He starred in the surrealist romance drama Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. He portrayed Steven Jay Russell in the black comedy I Love You Phillip Morris (2009). On television, he starred in Showtime tragicomedy series Kidding (2018–2020) earning a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy. He also was featured in the Netflix documentary Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017) which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special nomination. He was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for narrating A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning (2006).

Infobox

Awards and nominations
Awards and nominationsAward Wins Nominations BAFTA Awards 1 9Emmy Awards 0 3Grammy Awards 0 1Golden Globes 4 13SAG Awards 4 13
Award
Wins
BAFTA Awards
1
Emmy Awards
0
Grammy Awards
0
Golden Globes
4
SAG Awards
4
Wins
56
Nominations
102

Tables

· Major associations › BAFTA Awards
2005
Role(s)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Notes
Nominated
Year
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
British Academy Film Awards
2005
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nominated
· Major associations › Critics' Choice Awards
2021
Best Villain in a Movie
Role(s)
Sonic the Hedgehog
Notes
Won
Best Actor in a Superhero Movie
Role(s)
Nominated
Year
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
Critics' Choice Super Awards
2021
Best Villain in a Movie
Sonic the Hedgehog
Won
Best Actor in a Superhero Movie
Nominated
· Major associations › Emmy Awards
2018
Role(s)
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
Notes
Nominated
Year
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
Primetime Emmy Awards
2018
Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond
Nominated
· Major associations › Golden Globe Awards
1995
Role(s)
The Mask
Notes
Nominated
1998
Role(s)
Nominated
1999
Role(s)
The Truman Show
Notes
Won
2000
Role(s)
Man on the Moon
Notes
Won
2001
Role(s)
Nominated
2005
2019
Year
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
1995
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
The Mask
Nominated
1998
Liar Liar
Nominated
1999
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
The Truman Show
Won
2000
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Man on the Moon
Won
2001
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Nominated
2005
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nominated
2019
Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Kidding
Nominated
· Major associations › Grammy Awards
2006
Role(s)
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning
Notes
Nominated
Year
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
2006
Best Spoken Word Album for Children
A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning
Nominated
· Major associations › Screen Actors Guild Awards
2000
Role(s)
Man on the Moon
Notes
Nominated
Year
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
2000
Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role
Man on the Moon
Nominated
· Critics awards
1999
Man on the Moon
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
The Truman Show
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
1999
Notes
Best Actor
International Cinephile Society
Role(s)
2005
Notes
Best Lead Actor
Role(s)
1995
Notes
Newcomer of the Year
2000
Best Lead Actor
Role(s)
Man on the Moon
Notes
Nominated
2001
Actor of the Year
Role(s)
Man on the Moon / How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Notes
Nominated
Online Film & Television Association
Role(s)
1999
Notes
Best Lead Actor
Best Drama Actor
Role(s)
Nominated
Best Music, Adaption Song
Role(s)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Notes
Nominated
2004
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Role(s)
Nominated
Best Cast Ensemble
Role(s)
Nominated
2005
Best Lead Actor
Role(s)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
2000
Notes
Best Actor
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
2004
Notes
Best Lead Actor
Role(s)
1999
Notes
Best Performance, Male
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association
Role(s)
2004
Notes
Best Lead Actor
2010
Best Lead Actor
Role(s)
I Love You Phillip Morris
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
1999
Notes
Best Lead Actor
Role(s)
1995
Notes
Most Promising Actor
Organizations
Year
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
Awards Circuit Community Award
1998
Best Lead Actor
The Truman Show
Nominated
1999
Man on the Moon
Nominated
2004
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nominated
Best Cast Ensemble
Nominated
2010
Best Lead Actor
I Love You Phillip Morris
Nominated
Boston Society of Film Critics
1999
Best Lead Actor
Man on the Moon
Won
Chicago Film Critics Association
1995
Most Promising Actor
The Mask / Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Nominated
1999
Best Actor
The Truman Show
Nominated
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association
1999
Best Actor
The Truman Show
Won
International Cinephile Society
2005
Best Lead Actor
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Won
London Critics Circle Film
1995
Newcomer of the Year
The Mask / Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Won
2001
Actor of the Year
Man on the Moon / How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Nominated
Online Film & Television Association
1999
Best Lead Actor
The Truman Show
Nominated
Best Drama Actor
Nominated
Best Cinematic Moment (shared with Ed Harris & Natashca McElhone)
Nominated
2000
Best Lead Actor
Man on the Moon
Nominated
2001
Best Music, Adaption Song
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Nominated
2005
Best Lead Actor
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nominated
Online Film Critics Society
2000
Best Actor
Man on the Moon
Nominated
2005
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nominated
San Diego Film Critics Society
2004
Best Lead Actor
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Won
Toronto Film Critics Association
1999
Best Performance, Male
Man on the Moon
Nominated
Washington DC Area Film Critics Association
2004
Best Lead Actor
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nominated
· Miscellaneous awards
1995
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Dumb and Dumber
Notes
Won
1996
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Batman Forever
Notes
Nominated
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls / Batman Forever
Role(s)
Won
1997
Role(s)
The Cable Guy
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Won
The Cable Guy
Role(s)
Won
1998
Role(s)
Liar Liar
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Liar Liar
Notes
Won
Liar Liar
Role(s)
Nominated
1999
The Truman Show
Role(s)
Nominated
Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a Television Series
Role(s)
The Larry Sanders Show
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
The Truman Show
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
The Truman Show
Notes
Won
The Truman Show
Role(s)
Nominated
2000
Funniest Lead Actor in a Motion Picture
Role(s)
Man on the Moon
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
1995
Notes
Favorite Male Newcomer, On Video
Man on the Moon
Role(s)
Nominated
Male Star of the Year
Role(s)
Won
The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
Role(s)
1995
Notes
Worst Lead Actor
2001
Role(s)
Me, Myself & Irene
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Notes
Won
Role(s)
2000
Notes
Film - Performance - Male
Film - Pretty Funny Male Performance
Role(s)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Notes
Nominated
CinEuphoria Awards
Role(s)
2011
Notes
Best Actor - International Competition
Role(s)
2001
Notes
Best Actor
Role(s)
Me, Myself & Irene
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Notes
Won
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Role(s)
Won
Favorite Motion Picture Star in a Comedy
Role(s)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Notes
Won
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Notes
Won
2003
Role(s)
Bruce Almighty
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Bruce Almighty
Notes
Nominated
Choice - Comedian
Role(s)
Jim Carrey
Notes
Won
2004
Role(s)
Bruce Almighty
Notes
Nominated
Bruce Almighty
Role(s)
Won
Nominated
2005
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
1995
Notes
Worst New Star
Role(s)
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Notes
Nominated
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Role(s)
Nominated
Favorite Leading Man
Role(s)
Jim Carrey
Notes
Nominated
Favorite Funny Male Star
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Notes
Nominated
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
1999
Notes
Best Lead Actor
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Role(s)
Nominated
ShoWest Convention Awards
Role(s)
1995
Notes
Comedy Star of the Year
Role(s)
Fun with Dick and Jane
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
2000
Notes
Choice Movie - Wipeout Scene of the Summer
Choice Movie Actor - Action/Adventure-Thriller
Role(s)
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Notes
Nominated
Choice Movie - Liar
Role(s)
Nominated
Choice Movie - Bad Guy
Role(s)
Won
Choice - Comedian
Role(s)
Jim Carrey
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Choice Movie Actor - Comedy
Notes
Fun with Dick and Jane
Choice - Comedian
Role(s)
Jim Carrey
Notes
Nominated
2006
Role(s)
Jim Carrey
Notes
Won
Role(s)
Nominated
2007
Choice Movie Actor - Horror/Thriller
Role(s)
The Number 23
Notes
Nominated
2008
Role(s)
The Number 23
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
2004
Notes
Best Actor of the Year
Role(s)
2004
Notes
Best International Actor
Role(s)
1994
Notes
Best Comedic Performance
2009
Role(s)
Yes Man
Notes
Won
Yes Man
Role(s)
Nominated
Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie
Role(s)
Horton Hears a Who!
Notes
Nominated
Favorite Funny Male Star
Role(s)
Jim Carrey
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Yes Man
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
Nominated
Choice Movie - Rockstar Moment
Role(s)
Nominated
2010
Role(s)
Won
Favorite Comedy Star
Role(s)
Won
2012
Favorite Movie Actor
Role(s)
Mr. Popper's Penguins
Notes
Nominated
Favorite Television Guest Star
Role(s)
The Office
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
2005
Notes
Best Foreign Actor of the Year
Groundbreaking Show
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
2010
Notes
Best Lead Actor
Role(s)
2011
Notes
Best Individual Performance
2014
Role(s)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
2004
Notes
Most Divine Miracle in a Movie
Role(s)
1995
Notes
Best Video from a Film
Role(s)
1995
Notes
Favorite Movie Actor
Role(s)
Jim Carrey
Notes
Nominated
Role(s)
2000
Notes
Best Actor – Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical)
2015
Role(s)
Dumb and Dumber To
Notes
Nominated
Choice Movie - Chemistry (shared with Jeff Daniels)
Role(s)
Nominated
Role(s)
2004
Notes
Big Star/Little Screen Favorite
2021
Role(s)
Nominated
2023
Role(s)
Nominated
2025
Role(s)
Nominated
Favorite Villain
Role(s)
Won
Role(s)
1996
Notes
Favorite Actor in a Comedy Motion Picture
Organizations
Year
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
American Comedy Awards
1995
Funniest Lead Actor in a Motion Picture
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Nominated
1996
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Nominated
1999
The Truman Show
Nominated
Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a Television Series
The Larry Sanders Show
Nominated
2000
Funniest Lead Actor in a Motion Picture
Man on the Moon
Nominated
Blockbuster Entertainment Awards
1995
Favorite Male Newcomer, On Video
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Won
Favorite Actor - Comedy, On Video
Won
1998
Favorite Actor - Comedy
Liar Liar
Won
1999
Favorite Actor - Drama
The Truman Show
Nominated
2001
Favorite Actor - Comedy/Romance
Me, Myself & Irene
Nominated
2001
Favorite Actor - Comedy
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Won
Canadian Comedy Awards
2000
Film - Performance - Male
Man on the Moon
Nominated
2001
Film - Pretty Funny Male Performance
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Nominated
CinEuphoria Awards
2011
Best Actor - International Competition
I Love You Phillip Morris
Won
Empire awards
2001
Best Actor
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Nominated
2005
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nominated
Golden Raspberry Awards
1995
Worst New Star
The Mask /Ace Ventura: Pet Detective / Dumb and Dumber
Nominated
2008
Worst Lead Actor
The Number 23
Nominated
Golden Schmoes awards
2004
Best Actor of the Year
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nominated
Jupiter awards
2004
Best International Actor
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Nominated
MTV Movie & TV Awards
1994
Best Comedic Performance
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Nominated
1995
The Mask
Nominated
Best Dance Sequence (shared with Cameron Diaz)
Nominated
Best Comedic Performance
Dumb and Dumber
Won
Best On-Screen Duo (shared with Jeff Daniels)
Nominated
Best Kiss (shared with Lauren Holly)
Won
1996
Best Male Performance
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Won
Best Comedic Performance
Won
Best Kiss (shared with Sophie Okonedo)
Nominated
Best Villain
Batman Forever
Nominated
1997
Best Comedic Performance
The Cable Guy
Won
Best Villain
Won
Best Fight (shared with Matthew Broderick)
Nominated
1998
Best Comedic Performance
Liar Liar
Won
1999
Best Male Performance
The Truman Show
Won
2000
Man on the Moon
Nominated
2001
Best Comedic Performance
Me, Myself & Irene
Nominated
Best Villain
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Won
2004
Best Comedic Performance
Bruce Almighty
Nominated
Best Kiss (shared with Jennifer Aniston)
Nominated
2005
Best Villain
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Nominated
2006
MTV Generation Award
Jim Carrey
Won
2009
Best Comedic Performance
Yes Man
Won
2014
Best Fight
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Nominated
MTV Movie Awards, Mexico
2004
Most Divine Miracle in a Movie
Bruce Almighty
Won
MTV Video Music Awards
1995
Best Video from a Film
"Jim Carrey: Cuban Pete" (from The Mask)
Nominated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
1995
Favorite Movie Actor
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Won
1996
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls / Batman Forever
Won
1997
The Cable Guy
Won
· Honorary awards
Canada Walk of Fame
Canada Walk of Fame
Organizations
Canada Walk of Fame
Year
2004
Award
Star on the Canadian Walk of Fame
Result
Honored
US Comedy Arts Festival
US Comedy Arts Festival
Organizations
US Comedy Arts Festival
Year
2005
Award
AFI Star Award
Result
Honored
French Minister of Culture
French Minister of Culture
Organizations
French Minister of Culture
Year
2010
Award
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Result
Honored
Organizations
Year
Award
Result
Ref.
Canada Walk of Fame
2004
Star on the Canadian Walk of Fame
Honored
US Comedy Arts Festival
2005
AFI Star Award
Honored
French Minister of Culture
2010
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Honored

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