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Jimmy Carr(II)

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Jimmy Carr
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Jimmy Carr is an award-winning comedian, writer and television host.

Among the most-respected and best-loved comedians working in Britain today, Jimmy is one of the biggest selling live acts in UK comedy, consistently performing to sell-out crowds across the country and around the world.

His television credits include hosting some of the UK's longest running panel shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Channel 4's Big Fat Quiz Of The Year and Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Jimmy also hosts Roast Battle on Comedy Central in the UK and The Fix which airs on Netflix.

Jimmy has also regularly appeared on shows such as QI and A League Of Their Own, was one of the stars of Channel 4's 10 O'Clock Live and has been a guest on chat shows such as The Jonathan Ross Show, Graham Norton and Alan Carr: Chatty Man.

Jimmy has eight live DVD releases to his name: Live, Stand Up, Comedian, In Concert, Telling Jokes, Making People Laugh, Being Funny, Laughing & Joking and Funny Business. He has sold over 1.2 million copies to date.

In 2015 Jimmy signed a stand-up special deal with US streaming behemoth Netflix, the first UK comedian to do so. Jimmy's 4 Netflix specials are Funny Business (March 2016) The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits (March 12th 2019) His Dark Material (25 December 2021) and Natural Born Killer (April 15th 2024).
BornSeptember 15, 1972
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    Known for

    8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012)
    8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Additional Crew
    Roast Battle (2018)
    Roast Battle
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Self - Host
    Jimmy Carr, D.L. Hughley, Katherine Ryan, and Mona Chalabi in The Fix (2018)
    The Fix
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan in Your Face or Mine? (2017)
    Your Face or Mine?
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Self - Presenter
    • Self
    • Self -Presenter

    Credits

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    • 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012)
      8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
      8.2
      TV Series
      • programme associate
      • 2012–2024
    • 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005)
      8 Out of 10 Cats
      7.7
      TV Series
      • programme associate
      • 2005–2020
    • '8 Out of 10 Cats' Does 'Deal or No Deal' (2013)
      '8 Out of 10 Cats' Does 'Deal or No Deal'
      6.8
      TV Special
      • programme associate
      • 2013
    • The Sketch Show (2001)
      The Sketch Show
      8.2
      TV Series
      • warm up comic
      • 2003–2004

    Writer



    • The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2025)
      The Big Fat Quiz of Everything
      6.8
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2025
    • The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2024)
      The Big Fat Quiz of the Year
      7.0
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2024
    • The Big Fat Quiz of Telly (2024)
      The Big Fat Quiz of Telly
      6.6
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2024
    • 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012)
      8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
      8.2
      TV Series
      • programme associate
      • 2024
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024)
      Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer
      6.7
      • Writer
      • 2024
    • The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2023)
      The Big Fat Quiz of the Year
      6.7
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2023
    • The Big Fat Quiz of Sport (2023)
      The Big Fat Quiz of Sport
      6.9
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2023
    • Jonathan Ross and Rose Matafeo in The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2022)
      The Big Fat Quiz of the Year
      7.2
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2022
    • Jimmy Carr in The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2022)
      The Big Fat Quiz of Everything
      6.7
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2022
    • Jimmy Carr in The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2021)
      The Big Fat Quiz of the Year
      6.8
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2021
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021)
      Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material
      7.1
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2020)
      The Big Fat Quiz of the Year
      6.9
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2020
    • The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2019)
      The Big Fat Quiz of the Year
      7.2
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2019
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits (2019)
      Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits
      7.3
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2019
    • The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2019)
      The Big Fat Quiz of Everything
      7.5
      TV Special
      • written by
      • 2019

    Producer



    • Fackham Hall
      • executive producer
      • Completed



    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024)
      Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer
      6.7
      • producer
      • 2024
    • Blocks w/ Neal Brennan (2022)
      Blocks w/ Neal Brennan
      Podcast Series
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021)
      Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material
      7.1
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • The Little Tiny Quiz of the Lockdown (2020)
      The Little Tiny Quiz of the Lockdown
      6.1
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits (2019)
      Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits
      7.3
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Jimmy Carr, D.L. Hughley, Katherine Ryan, and Mona Chalabi in The Fix (2018)
      The Fix
      7.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2018
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: Funny Business (2016)
      Jimmy Carr: Funny Business
      7.2
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2016
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: Being Funny (2011)
      Jimmy Carr: Being Funny
      7.7
      Video
      • associate producer
      • 2011
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh (2010)
      Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh
      7.8
      Video
      • associate producer
      • 2010
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes (2009)
      Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes
      7.9
      TV Special
      • associate producer
      • 2009
    • Carrtoons
      Video
      • associate producer
      • 2008
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: In Concert (2008)
      Jimmy Carr: In Concert
      7.9
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2008
    • Jimmy Carr in Jimmy Carr: Comedian (2007)
      Jimmy Carr: Comedian
      8.0
      TV Special
      • associate producer
      • 2007

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    Trailer 1:30
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    Trailer 1:16
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    Alison Hammond's Big Weekend
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    Alison Hammond's Big Weekend

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 1.80 m
    • Born
      • September 15, 1972
      • Isleworth, London, England, UK
    • Other works
      Advertising campaign for menswear at Marks & Spencer with Martin Freeman and Bob Mortimer.
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Portrayal
      • 3 Interviews
      • 1 Article

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      His partner since 2001 has been the Canadian-born editor Karoline Copping, with whom he has a son.
    • Quotes
      I do realize that when I laugh, it sounds like a seal is being molested.
    • Trademarks
        Very dark humour

    FAQ

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    • How old is Jimmy Carr?
      52 years old
    • When was Jimmy Carr born?
      September 15, 1972
    • Where was Jimmy Carr born?
      Isleworth, London, England, UK
    • How tall is Jimmy Carr?
      5 feet 11 inches, or 1.79 meters
    • What is Jimmy Carr known for?
      Your Face or Mine?, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Fix, and Roast Battle

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