Canadian-American star Jim Carrey is set to receive an honorary César Award in February.
Described by the French Academy as “one of the most original voices in modern cinema,” the 63-year-old comedy legend is celebrated for his performances in **The Mask** and **Dumb and Dumber** (both 1994), as well as **How the Grinch Stole Christmas** (2004), **Bruce Almighty** (2003), **Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind** (2004), and the critically acclaimed **The Truman Show** (1998). More recently, he has led the **Sonic the Hedgehog** franchise as the voice of Robotnik.
“His career is characterized by exceptional versatility: in film, he alternates between blockbusters and auteur films; on television, his moving and sensitive role in the Showtime series **Kidding** once again confirmed the breadth of his talent,” stated the academy.
“Jim Carrey was also the subject of the Emmy Award-nominated documentary **Jim & Andy**. He has also established himself as a New York Times bestselling author with his novel, **Memoirs and Misinformation**, and is internationally recognized as a visual artist, with several exhibitions and publications to his credit.”
Carrey’s work, both on and off screen, “reminds us that cinema can be more than entertainment: it can challenge, move, and even enlighten; that creativity and art should not be limited to a single medium,” the academy continued. “His career embodies a constant audacity, continuously pushing the boundaries of art and performance.”
The Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques and CANAL+ will bestow the Honorary César Award upon Carrey at the 51st César Awards on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Olympia in Paris.
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