Jim Carrey is unparalleled when it comes to the comedy genre. An exceptional comedian, he has created a league of his own, with his comedy transcending generations. After having dominated the comedy genre for years, the actor has since seemed to have retired from the film industry after accumulating a net worth of about $180 million.
Looking back at his illustrious career and performances one can’t help but wonder from where does the star get his inspiration from. As bizarre as his roles are, the inspiration behind his comical acting is equally bizarre.
Jim Carrey’s Bizarre Inspiration Behind His Comical Acting
Starting as a stand-up comedian at the age of 15, Jim Carrey was once the highest-paid actor on the planet drawing a double-digit million salary for a single role. After having gone through a harsh childhood and living homeless, the actor finally had his break with the show In Living Color. And the rest is history. Year after year, the comedy genius delivered stellar performances that continue to make audiences holler with laughter and cry tears of joy.
An inspiration to many budding comedians, and one can’t help but wonder where his inspiration comes from. In an interview, the Liar, Liar star revealed,
“I get a lot of my inspiration from animals for some reason. I used to have a cat that was really squirly. He would get this look where his ears would kind of go back and you knew he was going to do something horrible– climb the curtains or something.”
Carrey added how he got inspired by his pet cat when approaching comedy,
“He would get this squirly look on his face and it hit me. I was looking at it one day and I went, ‘That is the feeling that I want inside when I’m on camera.’ I want the audience to have the feeling that I’m about to climb the curtains. Do something nutty.”
Well, the Ace Ventura star has always been unpredictable, hence, his bizarre inspiration hardly registers as a shock.
Jim Carrey Loves Bill Murray
Another comedy genius, Bill Murray is best known for his distinctiveness and magnetic presence. Even the celebrated comedian, Jim Carrey can’t help but love Murray for his effortless comedies and brilliant improvisations. When talking about his approach to comedies, Carrey talked about how it is better to approach comedy with joy and that is the reason he loves Murray so much.
“I think comedy you have to come at with a smile. You have to come at it with some kind of – it’s like the seed of a joygasm. There is something going on behind the person’s eyes. That’s why I love Bill Murray, because there’s just something behind his eyes that tells the audience, ‘I am not serious in any way.’”
Jim Carrey and Bill Murray, both legendary actors and comedians, each have left a unique and indelible mark on the world of comedy in their subtle ways.
Source: Film Threat
