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Jimmy Carr

Comedian / Television Presenter / Humorist / Writer / Radio Personality / Screenwriter | * 09/15/1972 (51) | Isleworth, London (United Kingdom (UK))
James Anthony Patrick Carr (born 15 September 1972) is a British-Irish comedian, presenter, writer, and actor. He is known for his deadpan delivery of controversial one-liners, for which he has been both praised and criticised. He began his comedy career in 1997, and he has regularly appeared on television as the host of Channel 4 panel shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The Big Fat Quiz of the Year. ()
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British stand-up comedian, television host and actor, known for his signature laugh, deadpan delivery, dark humour, and heckler interaction. He is also a writer, actor, and presenter of radio and television.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Talk-Shows | Documentaries

Known for these Movies & Shows

A mockumentary that follows three couples as they battle it out to win the coveted title of 'Most Original Wedding of the Year'. ...

Confetti

Certification unknown

2006 | 2.9/5 | 1h 40min
Comedy, Romance / Love
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Jimmy Carr delivers more of his cynical take on life's little absurdities in his trademark deadpan style in this live stand-up release. Jimmy unleashes his rapid-fire joke-telling and razor-sharp wit ...

Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes

Certification unknown

2009 | 3.7/5 | 1h 30min
Comedy
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Humouristic reconstruction of the 1995 scandal when two British lads were accused of having faked a documentary from the Roswell incident in 1947. ...

Alien Autopsy

FSK: 12+ years

2006 | 2.8/5 | 1h 35min
Comedy, Science Fiction
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Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, wannabe producer Joe and his talented but neurotic ...

I Want Candy

FSK: 12+ years

2007 | 2.6/5 | 1h 27min
Drama, Comedy
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A “Tinder-inspired” version of successful noughties game show Your Face Or Mine?, the cult-classic, couples-based comedy format in which your face can win you cash. Over a series of revelation-fil ...

Your Face or Mine?

Certification unknown

2017- | 3.0/5 | 30min per episode
Comedy
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It's comedy’s closed thing to a sport – comedians battle it out with the most brutal jokes imaginable. ...

Roast Battle

Certification unknown

2018- | 3.5/5 | 25min per episode
Comedy
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Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as the 8 Out of 10 Cats crew take over the words and numbers quiz. ...

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Certification unknown

2013- | 3.6/5 | 47min per episode
Comedy, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
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Comedians Jimmy Carr, D.L. Hughley and Katherine Ryan tackle the world's woes with help from a rotating crew of funny guests and an actual expert. ...

The Fix

Certification unknown

2018 | 3.2/5 | 30min per episode
Talk-Show, Comedy
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Awards & Nominations for Jimmy Carr

National Comedy Awards
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Movies with Jimmy Carr as Actor(30)

2024 Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer
as Jacob2023 Magik
as himself2022 Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill
as himself2021 Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material
as himself2021 Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
2020 Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind the Curtain
2020 Call Your Mother
as himself2020 Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration
as Self (Presenter)2019 The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited
as himself2019 Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits
as himself2016 Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe
as himself2016 Jimmy Carr: Funny Business
as himself2016 The Comedian's Guide to Survival
as himself2013 Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking
as himself2013 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Deal or No Deal
as himself2011 Jimmy Carr: Being Funny
as himself2010 Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh
as himself2009 Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes
as himself2008 Jimmy Carr: In Concert
as himself2008 We Are Most Amused
as Gentleman2008 Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
as himself2007 Jimmy Carr: Comedian
as Video Store Guy2007 I Want Candy
as Gary's Boss2006 Alien Autopsy
as himself2006 8 out of 10 Cats: Claws Out
as Antony2006 Confetti
as John Crawford2006 Stormbreaker
as himself2005 Jimmy Carr: Stand Up
2005 Comic Aid
as himself2004 Jimmy Carr: Live

TV Shows/Series with Jimmy Carr as Actor(51)

as himself2022 Ant & Dec's Limitless Win
as himself2021 The Complaints Department
as himself2021 This Is My House
as himself2021 Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
as Self - Host2021 I Literally Just Told You
as himself2020 Back to the…
2019 Shopping with Keith Lemon
2019 Dave Gorman: Terms and Conditions Apply
as himself2018 The Big Narstie Show
as Host2018 The Fix
as Himself - Host2018 Roast Battle
as Himself - Host2017 Your Face or Mine?
as himself2016 John Bishop: In Conversation With...
as himself2016 The Grand Tour
as himself2014 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
as Self - Panelist2014 Virtually Famous
2014 Duck Quacks Don't Echo
2013 The Last Leg
2013 Catchphrase
as Self - Presenter2013 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
as Presenter2011 10 O'Clock Live
2011 OK! TV
2010 A League of Their Own
as himself2010 The Green Room with Paul Provenza
2010 Conan
2009 Alan Carr: Chatty Man
as himself2009 Live from Studio Five
as himself2009 Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
as Himself - Hijacker2008 Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack
2008 Celebrity Juice
as himself2008 Celebrity Juice
as himself2007 The Graham Norton Show
as himself2007 Would I Lie to You?
as himself2006 Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
as himself2006 The One Show
as Self - Guest2006 The One Show
2005 The F Word
as himself2004 The Culture Show
as Self - Presenter2004 Big Fat Quiz
as Self - Presenter2003 100 Greatest Scary Moments
2003 The Terry and Gaby Show
as himself2003 QI
2002 Top Gear
2002 Bo' Selecta!
as himself2001 Richard & Judy
1998 Comedy Central Presents
as himself1994 Room 101
as Self - Comedy Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1992 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Presenter??? Horizon

Movies with Jimmy Carr as Crew(14)

Production/Executive Producer2021 Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material
Writing/Writer2021 Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material
Writing/Screenplay2019 Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits
Writing/Screenplay2016 Jimmy Carr: Funny Business
Writing/Writer2013 Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking
Writing/Screenplay2011 Jimmy Carr: Being Funny
Writing/Screenplay2010 Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh
Writing/Screenplay2009 Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes
Production/Executive Producer2008 Jimmy Carr: In Concert
Writing/Writer2008 Jimmy Carr: In Concert
Writing/Screenplay2007 Jimmy Carr: Comedian
Writing/Writer2006 8 out of 10 Cats: Claws Out
Writing/Screenplay2005 Jimmy Carr: Stand Up
Writing/Author2004 Jimmy Carr: Live

Additional Information

Born: Friday, 09/15 1972 (September) in Isleworth, London (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 51 years + 214 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Gonville and Caius College, Burnham Grammar School
Represented by: Chambers Management
Other names for Jimmy Carr (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Джиммі Карр"
"James Anthony Patrick Carr"
Jimmy Carr frequently works together with these people:
Katherine Ryan (20x, Actress)
Jonathan Ross (19x, Actor)
Johnny Vegas (16x, Actor)
Bill Bailey (15x, Actor)
David Walliams (15x, Actor)
David Mitchell (14x, Actor)
Alan Carr (14x, Actor)
Jo Brand (14x, Actress)
Aisling Bea (14x, Actress)
Sara Pascoe (14x, Actress)
Dara Ó Briain (14x, Actor)
Omid Djalili (4x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:6015, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/20/2024