Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr
Carr in 2024
Birth nameJames Anthony Patrick Carr
Born (1972-09-15) 15 September 1972
Hounslow, London, England
Medium
Nationality
  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom
Alma materGonville and Caius College, Cambridge (BA)
Years active1997–present
Genres
Subjects
Partner(s)Karoline Copping (2001–present)
Children1
Websitejimmycarr.com

James Anthony Patrick Carr (born 15 September 1972) is an Irish-British comedian, presenter, writer and actor. He is known for his rapid-fire deadpan delivery of one-liners. 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.