Jim Carrey, who turns 63 on Friday, Jan. 17, has portrayed several iconic characters in his career, including The Grinch, The Mask, Truman Burbank, The Riddler and Dr. Eggman. See 10 of his most notable roles here.

Jim Carrey is known for his iconic roles in comedy. He was ready to take on a different role in The Beaver but the role was given to Mel Gibson and did not do well

Jim Carrey was originally set to star in another iconic film – but he turned down the role as it 'took too long to make', with fans now divided over the actor who got the part

Jim Carrey’s successful career is nothing to laugh at. Since scoring his breakout gig on the series In Living Color in 1990, Carrey has captivated the big and small screen with his slick wit, hilarious humor and uncanny ability to bring people to stitches with laughter.

Jim Carrey opened up about the heartbreaking reason he "regrets" appearing in a popular film – and people have only just been learning about his thoughts on Reddit