Percy Carrey, the father of Canadian-American actor Jim Carrey, was a talented musician and accountant. Born on July 22, 1927, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, he had a passion for music since he was young. However, due to family reasons, he joined a multinational company as an accountant while continuing to practice music as a hobby. Throughout his career, Percy Carrey released several albums that were widely appreciated worldwide.

Percy Carrey
Percy Carrey

Percy Carrey was married to Kathleen Oram on April 23, 1948, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The couple had four children, including Jim Carrey, who followed in his father's footsteps to become a renowned actor. Percy Carrey was described by those who knew him as a delightful man with a great sense of humor, which endeared him to everyone he met.

Percy Carrey's Biography

Name: Percy Joseph Carrey

Nick Name: Percy

Age: 67 Years Old.

Gender: Male

Father: François Carré dit Larouche

Mother: Marie Louise Angelina Sauvé.

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Height: 7 feet.

Date of Birth: July 22, 1927.

Religion: Christianity

Nationality: Canadian-American

Ethnicity: White

Marital Status: Married

Spouse: Kathleen Oram

Kids: Four. Patricia Carrey (1948), Rita Carrey (1951), John Carrey (1955) and James Eugene Carrey (1962).

Last Update: May 2024

Sadly, Percy Carrey passed away on September 13, 1994, in Keswick, Ontario, Canada, at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer for several years. Percy Carrey was laid to rest in Burlington, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada, at the Gate of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. His Memorial ID is 180013962.

Percy Joseph Carrey
Percy Joseph Carrey's sketch

Percy Joseph Carrey was born to François Carré dit Larouche and Marie Louise Angelina Sauvé. He was a straight man who stood at a height of 7 feet. Percy Carrey was a Canadian-American national of white ethnicity and was a follower of Christianity. He was a family man who loved his wife and children dearly.


A sketch of Percy Carrey on a rooftop in Toronto in the 1930s with his pet rat depicts him as an amusing and jovial person who always had a laugh. Professionally, Percy Carrey worked as an accountant at a private firm and was a senior consultant for the organization. Despite his successful accounting career, music remained his passion. 

Percy Joseph Carrey
Percy Joseph Carrey

On Father's Day, Jim Carrey often posts about his father on his Instagram feed to pay tribute to him and honor his memory.