Jimmy Carr

Comedian, writer, television host

British and Irish Hounslow, London, England Virgo

Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, writer, television host
NationalityBritish and Irish
Date of Birth15/09/1972
Age54 years
BirthplaceHounslow, London, England
Zodiac SignVirgo

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James Anthony Patrick Carr, known professionally as Jimmy Carr, is a British and Irish comedian, writer, and television host renowned for his sharp, dark humor and distinctive laugh.
He is one of the most successful stand-up comedians in the UK, with a career spanning over two decades and numerous television hosting roles.

Family

FatherPatrick James Carr (Jim Snr)
MotherNora Carr
Siblingspublicly confirmed
PartnerKaroline Copping
Children1

Career

Stand-up Debut1997
Notable TV Shows
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005–2021)
  • 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (since 2012)
  • The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (since 2004)
  • Distraction
  • Roast Battle UK
  • Last One Laughing UK
  • The Big Pitch
  • Am I The A**hole
  • Battle In The Box
  • Your Face or Mine
  • The Fix
Netflix Specials
  • Funny Business (2016)
  • Best Of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits (2017)
  • His Dark Material (2021)
  • Natural Born Killer (2024)
DVDs
  • Jimmy Carr Live (2004)
  • Jimmy Carr: Stand Up (2005)
  • Jimmy Carr: Comedian (2007)
  • In Concert (2009)
  • Being Funny (2011)
  • Telling Jokes (2011)
  • Making People Laugh (2011)
  • Laughing and Joking (2015)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/jimmycarr/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/jimmycarr
Xhttps://x.com/jimmycarr

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born to Irish immigrant parents in Slough.
2. Worked as a marketing executive at Shell before comedy.
3. First comedian to perform in Second Life (2007).
4. Hosted American version of Distraction (2005-2006).
5. Threatened to sue Jim Davidson over a joke in 2004.
6. Co-authored the book 'The Naked Jape' with Lucy Greeves, examining the history and mechanics of jokes.

Also born on 15 September

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