The video discusses the career and personal life of a famous comedian who started in the 80s and rose to fame in the 90s with blockbuster movies. It highlights his comedic talent, dramatic roles, activism, and personal struggles with depression. The video also touches on his relationships, activism against certain vaccines, and his spiritual journey. Despite a slowdown in his career post-2009, he continued to work sporadically. The video also addresses concerns about his mental health following erratic behavior on social media and the suicide of an ex-girlfriend, for which he faced public scrutiny. The summary concludes with hopes for his well-being and future projects.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The actor being discussed is one of the most famous comedians in the world.
2. He started his career in the 80s but gained fame in 1994 with the film "Ace Ventura."
3. He has appeared in many successful films, including "The Truman Show," "Bruce Almighty," and "The Grinch."
4. He has been open about his struggles with depression.
5. In 2004, he gave an interview on TV where he talked about his depression and how he had to take medication for it.
6. He has been involved in various charity work, including creating the Aberjil Foundation in 2005.
7. He has been in a relationship with Johnny McCartney, who has a son with autism, and has supported her in her anti-vaccine campaign.
8. He has been known for his eccentric behavior on social media.
9. In 2012, he started dating a girl named Catriona White, who also suffered from depression.
10. Catriona White committed suicide in 2015, and the actor was blamed for her death due to the medicines she used to kill herself, which were his.
11. The actor has been open about his struggles with depression and has used his platform to raise awareness about the issue.
12. He has been diagnosed with depression and has spoken publicly about his struggles with the condition.
13. He has been working on new projects, including two films in 2016, "Dark Crimes" and another unnamed film.