Jimmy Carr

Comedian, writer, television host

British and Irish Slough, Berkshire, England

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Quick Info

ProfessionComedian, writer, television host
NationalityBritish and Irish
Date of Birth15/09/1972
Age53 years
BirthplaceSlough, Berkshire, England

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Family

FatherPatrick James Carr (Jim Snr)
MotherNora

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
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)

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.
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