About Jimmy Carr
Jimmy Carr, full name James Anthony Patrick Carr, is a British and Irish stand-up comedian, presenter, and actor born on 15 September 1972 in Isleworth, London. He is the second of three sons of Irish parents, Nora Mary and Patrick James Carr, and holds dual British and Irish citizenship, often travelling on an Irish passport. Carr studied social and political science at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, graduating with first-class honours in 1994, and worked in marketing at Shell before taking voluntary redundancy in January 2000. He began his stand-up career in 1997 and performed his first paid stand-up gig the same month he left Shell. Known for his rapid-fire deadpan delivery of one-liners and dark, often controversial humour, Carr has hosted the Channel 4 panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats since it began in 2005. His stand-up work has also been released as Netflix specials, including His Dark Material (2021) and Natural Born Killer (2024), the latter drawn from his Terribly Funny Tour, which was seen by an estimated 1.2 million people across 45 countries.
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0:39The problem with fancy dress partiesā¦ #
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0:09Iām having a blast at the @netflixisajoke festival in LA.
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0:25"Funerals are boring"
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14:43Jimmy Carr Crowd Work: The Audience Questions Jimmy on Fake News & Cancel Culture on Social Media
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0:41Can You Laugh A Woman Into Bed? | | Jimmy Carr
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30:0130 Minutes of the Wisest Crowd Work Moments | Jimmy Carr
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4:02Jimmy's Pre-Show Routine | Jimmy Carr: Live
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0:52"Am I the voice of reason?"
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1:19Craig Revel Horwood at the moviesā¦
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12:14James & Sara Slumdog Millionaire The Quiz | Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2021 | Jimmy Carr
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0:40Jimmy's One Liners | | Jimmy Carr
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0:44Jimmy defines the "different types" of lesbians
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16:4420 Edgy Jimmy Carr Jokes | Jimmy Carr
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1:00ONE MINUTE OF WHOLESOME JIMMY | | Jimmy Carr
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1:32Rob Brydon asks Jimmy what's next for his film career...
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4:55Unlikely Things to See in a Newspaper | Jimmy Carr
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1:41From the latest episode of my Crowd Work podcast. Available now wherever you get your podcasts.
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0:47The Art Of Queefing | Jimmy Carr
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46:25Testing Weight Loss Gadgets... | 8 Out of 10 Cats Series 15 Episode 1 | Jimmy Carr
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0:47Jimmy Gives A Sample | | Jimmy Carr
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0:48Oof what could've happened if she got the role....
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22:57The First Ever Episode of 8 Out of 10 Cats - Now In 4K! | 8 Out of 10 Cats
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8:31The Giant Twins - The Most Monotone Hecklers You'll Ever Hear!
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18:16"You Sound Like Gru From Despicable Me!" | Jimmy Carr Crowd Work
65.5K viewsGuest appearances (77)
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1:49Jimmy Carrās Theory About Star Wars Is Wild
Trevor Noah
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0:42Jimmy Carr rejected Katherine Ryanā¦
Robert Brydon Jones
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1:09:49A Revolution is Coming! - Jimmy Carr
Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin
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0:21Jimmy Carr invented a brand new cocktail
Russell Howard
2.2M views
1:44Why Are We Importing Doctors? - Jimmy Carr
Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin
2M views
54:49RBL Netflix Tourney | Tony Hinchcliffe + Post Malone + Jeff Ross + Jimmy Carr + Brian Simpson
Brian Moses
1.8M views
6:55Chinese Medicine With Jimmy Carr - The Russell Howard Hour
Russell Howard
1.4M views
2:21:18Jimmy Carr: Convenience is Stealing Your Life
Trevor Noah
857.1K views
1:23:13Politics, Religion & Cancel Culture - Jimmy Carr
Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin
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1:56Jimmy Carr Explains Comedy Using the Pope
Trevor Noah
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1:02:40Jimmy Carr | Whiskey Ginger w/ Andrew Santino 230
Andrew Santino
672K views
1:44āIt feels like the elites are falling and being replaced." - Jimmy Carr
Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin
665K views
6:48Neal Brennan's Childhood (w/ Jimmy Carr)
Neal Brennan
640.7K views
7:58Jimmy Carr Doesnāt Think Heās Punching Down | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
638.2K views
14:01Jimmy Carr & Conan Get Deep | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
610.2K views
0:20Jimmy Carr's New Cocktail Invention
Russell Howard
508.6K views
9:30Jimmy Carr Wants A Nemesis | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
498.3K views
12:58Jimmy Carr Reveals That He DID Sing On Ed Sheeran's New Album | The Russell Howard Hour
Russell Howard
475.1K views
8:42Jimmy Carr Got BANNED From The One Show | Russell Howard's Wonderbox
Russell Howard
423K views
9:00Jimmy Carr "Tries Out" New Jokes Every Night | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
335K views
24:18Jimmy Carr on dealing with hecklers & hanging out with Bruce Springsteen
Robert Brydon Jones
325.6K views
0:48Jimmy Carr on Why Chris Rock's The GOAT
Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin
315.2K views
1:13:00Jimmy Carr | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan
189.6K views
7:27Comedian Leo Kearse on Jimmy Carr's gypsy joke
Leo Kearse
184.4K viewsChannels on this page: Trevor Noah, Robert Brydon Jones, Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin, Russell Howard, Brian Moses, Andrew Santino, Neal Brennan, Conan O'Brien, Leo Kearse
Frequently asked questions
Is Jimmy Carr British or Irish?
Jimmy Carr is both: the son of Irish parents, he holds dual British and Irish citizenship and often travels on an Irish passport.
When and where was Jimmy Carr born?
Jimmy Carr, full name James Anthony Patrick Carr, was born on 15 September 1972 in Isleworth, London, the second of three sons of Nora Mary and Patrick James Carr.
What did Jimmy Carr study at Cambridge?
Jimmy Carr studied social and political science at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and graduated with first-class honours in 1994.
Did Jimmy Carr work at Shell?
Yes. Jimmy Carr worked in marketing at Shell until he took voluntary redundancy in January 2000, and he performed his first paid stand-up gig that same month.
What is Jimmy Carr's comedy style?
Jimmy Carr is known for rapid-fire, deadpan delivery of one-liners and for dark, often controversial humour.
Who hosts 8 Out of 10 Cats?
Jimmy Carr has hosted the Channel 4 panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats since it began in 2005.
Which Jimmy Carr specials are on Netflix?
Jimmy Carr's Netflix specials include His Dark Material from 2021 and Natural Born Killer from 2024, the latter drawn from his Terribly Funny Tour, seen by an estimated 1.2 million people across 45 countries.
