Hardly anyone can make people laugh quite as hard as can. Widely considered one of the greatest actors of the modern era, . From screwball comedies , he's a man of incredible range, responsible for some of the most enjoyable and iconic movies of the last several decades.

Known for his versatility, manic energy, spot-on impressions, and a vast array of facial expressions, Carrey has carved a name as one of the funniest entertainers in the film industry. Though he's dipped his feet in several genres during his illustrious career, he genuinely thrived in , which he's most successful at. . From to , let's check out some of Jim Carrey's funniest movie scenes in honor of this true king of comedy.

Let's start with , Me, Myself & Irene, a 2000 romantic comedy starring Carrey opposite two-time Oscar winner . It follows Charlie Baileygates, as he tries to keep his aggressive alter-ego Hank in check while protecting a beautiful fugitive from her criminal ex-boyfriend.

A hilarious and underappreciated delight that's full of wacky moments, Me, Myself & Irene is an enjoyable flick that wouldn't have worked without Carrey. While there are so many memorable scenes, none are as gut-busting as the Cotton Mouth scene. . However, the strong pills have a rather noticeable side effect as they make his mouth extremely dry. Only Carrey could have made this scene amazing, thanks to his exaggerated facial movements.

1997's was a surprise audiences weren't expecting from Jim Carrey. Though still classified as a comedy, it was noticeably darker and even had some haunting imagery. It stars as a down-on-his-luck designer, Steven, , played by Carrey.

Though not fully a comedy, nor does it cross too far into horror territory, The Cable Guy is still an interesting watch that Carrey fans shouldn't skip over. Despite its darker elements, there are still plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, like the iconic Medieval Times scene. During this scene, The Cable Guy treats Steven to a fun Medieval-themed restaurant to spend quality time together. . Director thought this was an incredibly hilarious moment and decided to leave it in the finished cut. This scene is all the more enjoyable as you can clearly see Broderick breaking character to smile at what Carry is doing.

While isn't most people's favorite Jim Carrey movie, there are still plenty of things to love about it. Starring Carry and , it sees the two as after being bankrupted by a greedy business tycoon ().

Though flawed and not too memorable, Fun with Dick and Jane can be quite hilarious at times, especially whenever Carry and Leoni share the screen. The robbery scenes, in particular, are highlights of the film, as the two commit different robberies in unique and comedic ways. In undoubtedly the best moment, . Being the absolute scene-stealer that he is, Carrey adds some humor to this kind of dark scene by mocking his prisoner while making robot noises and singing lyrics to "Mr. Roboto". It's an underappreciated scene that is too funny not to enjoy.

as he led three super-successful comedy hits. The world was starting to see his potential, and he became a bankable star. The superhero comedy was one where people started to notice him. Based on a popular comic strip, The Mask sees Carrey as Stanley Ipkiss, .

There are so many hilarious scenes from The Mask that can make up their own list entirely. However, there's one that's arguably the most hilarious, and it has to be during Ipkiss' second night as The Mask while at a nightclub. After being confronted by vicious crime boss Dorian Tyrel () and his henchman, Ipkiss trolls the angry criminals by doing several hilarious character impressions while being fired at. , even parodying the ending line to 's iconic Oscar acceptance speech for when she won for . This scene is endlessly funny and enjoyable. It's goofy and over-the-top, making it a true stand-out of the film.

is perhaps the funniest and most recognizable film of Jim Carrey's comedy career from the early 2000s. With a unique premise, quotable jokes, and moments still so wildly hilarious today, it's an enjoyable flick that sees Carrey as Bruce Nolan, .

While most audiences would agree that Bruce Almighty gets more entertaining when Bruce gains his unique powers, there's arguably a scene before this that's undeniably one of the most hilarious parts of the film. Getting cold, wet, and miserable while shooting on a boat in Niagara Falls, Bruce becomes devastated when, during his broadcast, his rival coworker Evan Baxter () gets an anchor promotion that he always wanted. Enraged that he's been passed over, , ending with him saying, "I'm Bruce Nolan for Eyewitness News. Back to you... f***ers."This scene sees a complete meltdown unfold on live TV, and Carrey makes every moment comedic gold with line delivery and weird noises.

Jim Carrey was unstoppable in the late '90s, appearing in some of the decade's most successful and defining filmsOne of those was1997's, a massive hit with critics and audiences and is today seen as . It follows the story of Fletcher Reede, a habitual lying attorney who finds his career spiraling out of control when after his son Max () makes a birthday wish.

This whole film is an absolute blast from start to finish, as every moment Carrey's character, Reede, tries not to tell the ugly truth is so amusing. But the funniest is the outburst from the courtroom scene. . Hilarity ensues as he tries to win this hopeless case without lying. It's a scene jam-packed with amazing moments, and Carrey goes all out with the absurdity as he shouts, makes weird noises, and uses some of his iconic facial expressions. It's a scene that never fails to get a laugh.

Whether you love or hate the film, one thing that can't be denied is that Jim Carrey is the best part of the live-action . He was given time to shine here, giving it his all despite grueling hours and being forced to perform under some of the most uncomfortable-looking make-up ever. Directed by , this story is a loose adaptation of author ' iconic children's tale of .

Though it wasn't the biggest hit with critics, the live-action Grinch was a commercial success and continues to be a fun watch during the holiday season. It's a joy mostly because of what Carrey achieved here when playing the titular role, delivering some of the best scenes of the film, which were mostly improvised. Perhaps the best use of his improvisational skills appeared in the hilarious preparation scene before the Grinch steals Christmas. In it, . Carrey, who completely ad-libbed this scene,and his directing style. Howard found this so amusing that he left it in, which has since become the most iconic and funniest moment of the film.

, is still one of the funniest highlights of Jim Carrey's career. Truly, no one other than him and his manic energy could make it so unique and laugh-out-loud hilarious. It follows Carrey in his iconic role as the eccentric but brilliant pet detective Ace Ventura as .

In this comedy classic, there's no shortage of hilarious moments, as Carrey steals every scene with his wacky antics. Though there are so many scenes to choose from, there's just no way of getting through the mental hospital scene without howling with laughter. It sees Ace and his new partner Melissa () as they arrive at a psychiatric hospital to learn more about a suspect who was a former patient there. .This memorable scene escalates with hilarity as Carrey goes above and beyond to make audiences laugh with his absurd disguise, and it keeps getting funnier with every rewatch.

is a wild, outrageous, and criminally underrated comedy that's just as fun as the first one. It sees him once at the top of his game and not skipping a beat as he returns as Ace, to keep two tribes from going to war with each other.

Though it's an amusing flick with bursts of excitement, admittedly, . While on a stakeout in the hot safari driving a hilariously fake-looking mechanical rhinoceros, Ace has no choice but to stripe all his clothes off in his blistering contraption after his cooling fan goes out. When his only exit is sealed shut, he's forced to make an emergency escape out the back, which, to curious tourists witnessing the moment outside, looks like the rhino is weirdly giving birth to him. How can anyone see this scene and not instantly burst out laughing? It's one of the most memorable moments from any of Carrey's comedies and can still leave viewers in stitches no matter how many times they see this part.

The funniest scene from any Jim Carrey movie comes from one of his most hilarious masterpieces, Dumb and Dumber. This 1994 classic is a wild ride of entertainment that sees Carrey star alongside Jeff Daniels as dim-witted best friends, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, as they go on a cross-country road trip to return a woman's lost briefcase, which, unbeknownst to them, carries the ransom money for kidnapping.

In this legendary comedy with so many moments that Carrey made spectacular, arguably the best part is the "Most Annoying Sound in the World" scene from the second act. After picking up a hitchhiker, Joe (Mike Starr), who is secretly the hit-man sent to retrieve the briefcase from the two men, it doesn't take long for Lloyd and Harry to annoy their new passenger as they constantly argue like children. The ride only gets worse for Joe as, at random, Lloyd asks the two if they want to hear an annoying sound and starts screeching loudly. This is undoubtedly one of the funniest, most memorable improv scenes in comedy history. It's all thanks mostly to Carrey, who improvised his hilarious noise, as evident on Jeff Daniels' face as he starts cracking up before cutting away from him.

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