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Jim Carrey
Jim Carrey was born into a Catholic family and attended a religious school. His father was laid off, and the family experienced serious financial difficulties. After school, Jim worked 8 hours a day to help his family. He became introverted and reclusive. When he turned 16, he dropped out of school and moved to Toronto to pursue a career in comedy. He stormed the stages of comedy clubs and achieved success. The young actor supported his family and even moved them to Los Angeles for a period of time.