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Jimmy Carr

Actor

Jimmy Carr

  • Born: 15 September 1972, Maidstone, Kent, England
  • Estimated net worth: $20 million

Jimmy Carr is a British comedian and actor known for his deadpan delivery and unique comedic style. He gained fame through stand-up performances and television appearances, including shows like '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'The Big Fat Quiz of the Year.' Carr is…

About Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr is a British comedian and actor known for his deadpan delivery and unique comedic style. He gained fame through stand-up performances and television appearances, including shows like '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'The Big Fat Quiz of the Year.' Carr is recognized for his sharp wit and ability to engage audiences with dark humor.

Born
15 September 1972, Maidstone, Kent, England
Known for
Acting
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Spouses
Karoline Copping (2001-present)
Children
1 child, name not publicly known
Parents
Jim Carr, Patricia Carr
Estimated net worth
$20 million

Fun facts about Jimmy Carr

  • Jimmy Carr has a background in marketing and worked in the field before pursuing comedy.
  • He is known for his distinctive laugh and often incorporates one-liners into his routines.

Famous Jimmy Carr quotes

“I have a lot of jokes about unemployed people, but none of them work.”
Stand-Up Special, 2020
“The best thing about being a comedian is that you are never short of material.”
Stand-Up Special, 2021
“I think it's important to be able to laugh at yourself.”
Stand-Up Special, 2019

Jimmy Carr filmography

Cast (133)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026The Claudia Winkleman Show TVSelf2.7
2026The Big Fat Quiz of Telly MovieSelf - Host
2025Jimmy Carr: Road Kill 2025 MovieHimself
2025Fackham Hall MovieVicar6.6
2025Am I the Asshole? TVSelf
2025Alison Hammond's Big Weekend TVSelf - Interviewed Guest7.0
2025LOL: Last One Laughing UK TVSelf - Host7.7
2025The Big Fat Quiz of Everything MovieUnknown character6.0
2024Battle In The Box TVHost7.0
2024Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer MovieSelf6.4
Show 123 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2024Janey MovieSelf
2023The Big Fat Quiz of Sport MovieSelf - Host
2023Chris Rock: Road To Live Special MovieSelf
2022Jimmy Carr Destroys Art MovieUnknown character
2022The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival MovieSelf2.5
2022Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill MovieSelf5.4
2022Celebrity Rebrand TVSelf
2022Ant & Dec's Limitless Win TVSelf6.8
2021Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material MovieSelf6.9
2021I Literally Just Told You TVSelf - Host7.0
2021Blankety Blank TVUnknown character7.0
2021The Complaints Department TVSelf7.0
2021Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 MovieSelf5.0
2021I Can See Your Voice TVSelf - Panellist6.3
2021This Is My House TVSelf5.0
2021Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable TVSelf6.6
2021Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains TVGuest7.0
2020Back to the… TVSelf
2020Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind the Curtain MovieUnknown character6.4
2020Call Your Mother MovieUnknown character7.8
2020Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration MovieSelf6.3
2019Dave Gorman: Terms and Conditions Apply TVUnknown character7.0
2019Pants on Fire TVSelf - Celebrity Panel
2019Shopping with Keith Lemon TVUnknown character5.0
2019Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits MovieHimself7.0
2019The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited MovieSelf - Host5.4
2018The Fix TVSelf - Host6.3
2018The Big Narstie Show TVSelf4.3
2018Roast Battle TVSelf - Host7.0
2017The Russell Howard Hour TVSelf8.0
2017Your Face or Mine? TVHimself - Host5.4
20175 Gold Rings TVSelf - Guest
2016The Grand Tour TVSelf8.0
2016The Comedian's Guide to Survival MovieHimself4.7
2016Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe MovieSelf6.7
2016John Bishop: In Conversation with... TVSelf7.0
2016Jimmy Carr: Funny Business MovieSelf6.9
2016uknown MovieHimself
2016Jimmy Carr and the Science of Laughter BBC Horizon Moviehimself
2015That's So Last Century TVHimself
2015Drunk History TVNarrator7.5
2015The Nasty Show hosted by Artie Lange MovieHimself1.0
2014Virtually Famous TVSelf - Panelist7.0
2014Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled TVSelf7.1
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TVSelf - Guest5.8
2014Duck Quacks Don't Echo TVUnknown character6.0
2013Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking MovieHimself7.5
2013@midnight with Chris Hardwick TVSelf5.3
2013Was It Something I Said? TVSelf - Panellist6.6
2013Through the Keyhole TVSelf - Panelist6.2
2013Tipping Point: Lucky Stars TVSelf - Contestant7.5
20138 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown TVSelf - Presenter7.4
2013Catchphrase TVUnknown character4.0
2013The Last Leg TVSelf5.7
2012The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 MovieSelf - Presenter8.2
2011Jimmy Carr: Being Funny MovieHimself7.3
2011Making Qi MovieSelf
20118 Out Of 10 Cats - Bumper Edition TVUnknown character
2011OK! TV TVUnknown character5.7
201110 O'Clock Live TVPresenter6.4
2010The All-Star Show: Comedy Special MovieUnknown character
2010Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh MovieHimself7.6
2010The Green Room with Paul Provenza TVSelf8.1
2010A Comedy Roast TVUnknown character6.0
2010A League of Their Own TVSelf - Panellist7.1
2009Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes MovieHimself7.5
2009Live from Studio Five TVSelf3.8
2009The Project TVUnknown character4.0
2009Alan Carr: Chatty Man TVSelf5.2
2009Chris Moyles' Quiz Night TVSelf5.3
2009Now That’s What I Call Comedy MovieHimself
2008Jimmy Carr: In Concert MovieHimself7.8
2008Celebrity Juice TVSelf6.7
2008Telstar: The Joe Meek Story MovieGentleman5.5
2008Commercial Breakdown TVUnknown character
2008Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack TVHimself - Hijacker
2007Jimmy Carr: Comedian MovieHimself7.7
2007Would I Lie to You? TVSelf7.8
2007I Want Candy MovieVideo Store Guy5.1
2007The Graham Norton Show TVSelf7.2
2007Comedy Shuffle TVUnknown character
20068 out of 10 Cats: Claws Out MovieHimself7.7
2006The One Show TVSelf - Guest4.3
2006The One Show TVSelf4.3
2006Stormbreaker MovieJohn Crawford5.2
2006Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive TVSelf7.0
2006Confetti MovieAntony5.4
2006Alien Autopsy MovieGary's Boss5.7
2005Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 MovieSelf (archive footage)
2005Jimmy Carr’s Comedy Idol MovieSelf5.0
2005Jimmy Carr: Stand Up MovieHimself7.4
2005The F Word TVUnknown character6.2
2005The Real 'Billy Elliot' Diaries MovieSelf7.0
20058 Out of 10 Cats TVSelf - Host7.2
2005Comic Aid MovieUnknown character6.5
2005The Friday Night Project TVSelf6.0
2004Big Fat Quiz TVSelf - Presenter7.6
2004The Culture Show TVSelf6.7
2004Jimmy Carr: Live MovieHimself7.4
2004Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars MovieUnknown character
2003Distraction TVUnknown character
2003100 Greatest Scary Moments TVSelf - Presenter7.7
2003QI TVSelf7.9
2003QI TVSelf - Panellist (archive footage)7.9
2003Comedy Central Roasts TVSelf7.2
2003100 Worst Britons MovieSelf - Presenter5.0
2003The Terry and Gaby Show TVUnknown character7.0
2002Top Gear TVSelf7.6
2002Bo' Selecta! TVUnknown character7.1
2002Nudes in the News TVSelf (archive footage)
2001Richard & Judy TVSelf3.4
1998Comedy Central Presents TVUnknown character7.0
1998Comedy Central Presents TVSelf7.0
1998Parkinson TVSelf
1996Never Mind the Buzzcocks TVSelf7.1
1994Room 101 TVSelf6.6
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Guest7.3
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien TVSelf - Comedy Guest7.3
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVUnknown character5.3
1990Have I Got News for You TVSelf - Host7.1
1990Have I Got News for You TVSelf7.1
1988This Morning TVSelf5.2
TBAHave I Got a Bit More News for You TVSelf - Panellist7.1

Crew (24)

YearTitleRoleRating
2026The Big Fat Quiz of Telly MovieWriter · Writing
2025Jimmy Carr: Road Kill 2025 MovieWriter · Writing
2025Fackham Hall MovieProducer · Production6.6
2025Fackham Hall MovieOriginal Concept · Writing6.6
2025Fackham Hall MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.6
Show 19 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2025Fackham Hall MovieWriter · Writing6.6
2025Am I the Asshole? TVCreator · Creator
2024Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer MovieDirector · Directing6.4
2024Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer MovieWriter · Writing6.4
2024Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.4
2021Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material MovieWriter · Writing6.9
2021Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.9
2019Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits MovieScreenplay · Writing7.0
2016Jimmy Carr: Funny Business MovieScreenplay · Writing6.9
2013Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking MovieWriter · Writing7.5
2011Jimmy Carr: Being Funny MovieScreenplay · Writing7.3
2010Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh MovieScreenplay · Writing7.6
2009Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes MovieScreenplay · Writing7.5
2008Jimmy Carr: In Concert MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.8
2008Jimmy Carr: In Concert MovieWriter · Writing7.8
2007Jimmy Carr: Comedian MovieScreenplay · Writing7.7
20068 out of 10 Cats: Claws Out MovieWriter · Writing7.7
2005Jimmy Carr: Stand Up MovieScreenplay · Writing7.4
2004Jimmy Carr: Live MovieAuthor · Writing7.4

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Questions about Jimmy Carr

What are some of Jimmy Carr's career highlights?

Jimmy Carr's career highlights include hosting '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'The Big Fat Quiz of the Year.' He has also released multiple stand-up specials that have received critical acclaim.

Has Jimmy Carr won any awards?

Jimmy Carr has won several awards, including the British Comedy Award for Best Stand-Up in 2003 and a BAFTA nomination for his television work.

What was Jimmy Carr's first film?

Jimmy Carr's first film appearance was in 'The Last Laugh' in 2005, where he played a supporting role.

What are Jimmy Carr's most successful films?

Jimmy Carr is primarily known for his stand-up and television work rather than films. His stand-up specials are among his most successful projects.

What is known about Jimmy Carr's personal life?

Jimmy Carr has been in a long-term relationship with Karoline Copping since 2001, and they have one child together. He maintains a relatively private personal life.

What is Jimmy Carr's estimated net worth?

Jimmy Carr's estimated net worth is around $20 million, attributed to his successful career in comedy and television.

What are some milestones in Jimmy Carr's filmography?

Milestones in Jimmy Carr's filmography include his stand-up specials like 'Funny Business' and 'The Best of Jimmy Carr,' as well as his role in various British comedy shows.

How did Jimmy Carr start his comedy career?

Jimmy Carr started his comedy career in the late 1990s, performing at open mic nights and quickly gaining popularity for his unique style and sharp humor.