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What did Jim Carrey do before he was famous?

Before he became the famous actor and comedian that he is today, Jim Carrey worked in various jobs to make ends meet. Here are a few things that he did:

Factory Worker: Jim Carrey worked at a tire factory in Ontario, Canada, where he assembled tires.

Stand-Up Comedian: He began his career in comedy by performing stand-up routines at open mics and local comedy clubs in Toronto.

Theatrical Actor: Carrey also had early experience as a theatrical actor, appearing in several stage productions in Canada, including the musical "The Kinky Boots" and the comedy "The Unnatural Act."

Sketch Comedy Show Host: Carrey hosted the sketch comedy show "The All-Night Show" on Canadian pay television.

Small TV Roles: He had minor roles in some Canadian television series and made-for-TV movies, such as "Introducing Janet" and "The Duck Factory."

Early Hollywood Breaks: Carrey's big break came when he landed a role in the American television sketch comedy series "In Living Color" in 1990, which eventually led to his success as a leading actor in Hollywood movies.

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