Updated On: 17 January, 2018 11:15 AM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
Did you know Jim Carrey's daughter had auditioned for 'American Idol'? Or that Jim Carrey has written a children's book? As the Canadian-born actor turns 56, we dig up some interesting facts and trace his journey from being a stand-up comedian to

Stand-up comic to superstar: 10 interesting facts about Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey. Pic/Santa Banta
1. Jim Carrey was first noticed by comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who signed him to open his tour performances. Dangerfield eventually brought Carrey to Las Vegas.