Ace Ventura: Pet Detective is a popular movie released in 1994. This comedy film focuses on a eccentric detective who specializes in finding lost pets. Starring Jim Carrey, Courteney Cox, and Sean Young, this article shares insights about where it was filmed and intriguing details regarding its development.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot at several locations throughout Miami, including Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Orange Bowl, Campton Apartments, Joe Robbie Stadium, and Virginia Key. Filming took place from May 10, 1993, to July 19, 1993, across these Florida locations.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jim Carrey | Ace Ventura |
| Courteney Cox | Melissa |
| Sean Young | Einhorn |
| Dan Marino | Dan Marino |
| Noble Willingham | Riddle |
| Troy Evans | Podacter |
| Raynor Scheine | Woodstock |
| Udo Kier | Camp |
| Frank Adonis | Vinnie |
| Tiny Ron | Roc |
| David Margulies | Doctor |
| John Capodice | Aguado |
| Judy Clayton | Martha |
| Bill Zuckert | Mr. Finkle |
| Alice Drummond | Mrs. Finkle |
| Rebecca Ferratti | Sexy Woman |
| Mark Margolis | Shickadance |
| Antoni Corone | Reporter #1 |
| Margo Peace | Reporter #2 |
| Randall ‘Tex’ Cobb | Gruff Man |
| Henry Landivar | Burnout |
| Florence Mistrot | Neighbor |
| Robert Ferrell | Carlson |
| Will Knickerbocker | Manager |
| Gary Munch | Director |
| Terry Miller | Assistant Director |
| John Archie | Reporter #3 |
| Cristina Karman | Reporter #4 |
| Tom Wahl | Reporter #5 |
| Herbert Goldstein | Crazy Guy |
| Chaz Mena | Another Cop |
| Manuel L. García | Dolphin Trainer |
| Don Shula | Miami Dolphin |
| Scott Mitchell | Miami Dolphin Team Player |
| Peter Stoyanovich | Peter Stoyanovich |
| Dwight Stephenson | Miami Dolphin |
| Jeff Uhlenhake | Miami Dolphin |
| Jeff Dellenbach | Jeff Dellenbach |
| Marco Coleman | Miami Dolphin |
| Kim Bokamper | Miami Dolphin |
| Jeff Cross | Miami Dolphin Team Player |
| Chris Barnes | Thrasher Band ‘Cannibal Corpses’ |
| Alex Webster | Thrasher Band ‘Cannibal Corpses’ |
| Paul Mazurkiewicz Jr. | Thrasher Band ‘Cannibal Corpses’ |
| Jack Owen | Thrasher Band ‘Cannibal Corpses’ |
| Robert Barrett | Thrasher Band ‘Cannibal Corpses’ |
| Bubba Baker | Toothless Giant (uncredited) |
| Nick Bass | Baby (uncredited) |
| Binx | Spike (uncredited) |
| Ray Buffer | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Vince Cecere | Stadium Vendor (uncredited) |
| Robert Deacon | Redneck #1 (uncredited) |
| Greg Finley | Mascot (uncredited) (voice) |
| Cassidy McMillan | Nurse’s Assistant (uncredited) |
| Bill Pearlman | Miami Dolphin Team Player #54 (uncredited) |
| Dominic Jack Pizzo Sr. | Football Player (uncredited) |
| Michelle Russo | Fan Catching Football (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Star | Stadium Vendor (uncredited) |
| Laird Stuart | Superbowl Referee (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The detective role of Ace Ventura is played by Jim Carrey.
- Courteney Cox stars in the film as Melissa.
- Sean Young plays the character Einhorn.
- The film is directed by Tom Shadyac.
- The film’s script is crafted by Jack Bernstein and Tom Shadyac.
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective garnered 5 wins and 6 nominations in awards.
- The film has 365 user reviews and 71 critic reviews.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens – 3251 S Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7443866
- Longitude: -80.21047469999999
- Place ID: ChIJE5jqT1222YgR4STdDoStYPg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33129, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Orange Bowl – 1501 N.W. 3rd Street, Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.778105
- Longitude: -80.219781
- Place ID: ChIJgW1mk_S32YgR5dDyNoIN1SA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1501 NW 3rd St, Miami, FL 33125, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Campton Apartments – 1455 Washington Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.787431
- Longitude: -80.13126679999999
- Place ID: ChIJh32LBJC02YgRLIbDeeTcBO0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1455 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Virginia Key, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7399644
- Longitude: -80.15681339999999
- Place ID: ChIJTf9nSq-12YgR1Syw-fraj8o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Virginia Key, Florida, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
