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By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

BIOPIC - A film that dramatizes the life of an actual person or people. They try to portray a person with extreme accuracy, unlike films “based on a true story.” Biopics are considered some of the most demanding films, and they can also be gateways to critical acclaim. Traditionally comedic actors Will Smith and Jim Carrey both gained respect as dramatic actors after starring biopics Ali and Man on the Moon!

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Starring as The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Jim Carrey took a holiday tradition to a whole new level of funny! And that’s just one more reason why we love Jim. Whether he’s taking on slapstick comedy as Ace Ventura or finding his more somber side in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Jim Carrey never fails to impress us.

But Jim Carrey didn’t always have it so good. He battled through some tough financial times with his family, but always kept his eye on the prize: Hollywood. In fact, he once wrote himself a check for $20 million and kept it in his wallet until he earned that much (for The Cable Guy in 1996)!

Here’s some more surprising facts about Jim: Read the rest of this entry »