| Category | Details |
|---|
| Full Name | James Anthony Patrick Carr |
| Date of Birth | 15 September 1972 |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Net Worth | Estimated $35 million |
| Age in 2026 | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Isleworth, London, England |
| Nationality | British and Irish |
| Profession | Comedian, television presenter, writer, actor and producer |
| Famous For | 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown |
| Real Name | James Anthony Patrick Carr |
| Nickname | Jimmy |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Has publicly described himself as an atheist |
| Ethnicity | Irish family background |
| Mother | Nora Mary Carr |
| Father | Patrick James Carr, also known as Jim |
| Siblings | Two brothers |
| Education | Farnham Common School, Burnham Grammar School and Royal Grammar School |
| University | Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge |
| Degree | First-class degree in Social and Political Sciences |
| Early Career | Worked in the marketing department at Shell before pursuing comedy |
| Career Start | Began performing stand-up comedy professionally in 1997 |
| First Television Appearance | Appeared on The 11 O’Clock Show in 2000 |
| Television Breakthrough | Became widely recognised through Channel 4 comedy and panel shows |
| Comedy Style | Dark humour, sarcastic observations, quick one-liners and deadpan delivery |
| Major Television Shows | 8 Out of 10 Cats, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Roast Battle and I Literally Just Told You |
| Other Television Projects | Your Face or Mine?, Distraction, 10 O’Clock Live, The Fix and I Can See Your Voice |
| Latest Major Hosting Work | Last One Laughing UK, Battle in the Box and The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr |
| Netflix Specials | Funny Business, The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits, His Dark Material and Natural Born Killer |
| Stand-Up Comedy Tours | Charm Offensive, Gag Reflex, Rapier Wit, Funny Business, Terribly Funny and Laughs Funny |
| Comedy Achievements | Performed internationally and sold millions of tickets across his touring career |
| Film Appearances | Confetti, Alien Autopsy, Stormbreaker, I Want Candy and The Comedian’s Guide to Survival |
| Writing Career | Co-wrote comedy material and published books about humour and personal development |
| Books | The Naked Jape: Uncovering the Hidden World of Jokes (2006) and Before & Laughter (2021) |
| Awards | British Comedy Award for Best Live Stand Up in 2006 |
| Other Recognition | Royal Television Society Award for Best On-Screen Newcomer in 2003 |
| Relationship Status | In a long-term relationship |
| Wife | Not married; his long-term partner is Karoline Copping |
| Partner | Karoline Copping, a television commissioning editor |
| Relationship Since | 2001 |
| Children | One son, Rockefeller Carr |
| Son’s Birth | Born in 2019 |
| Family Life | Keeps his partner and son largely away from public attention |
| Residence | London, England |
| Hair Colour | Dark brown |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Distinctive Features | Recognisable laugh, expressive facial reactions and distinctive smile |
| Hobbies and Interests | Reading, comedy writing, performing, psychology and travelling |
| Business and Income Sources | Stand-up tours, television presenting, Netflix specials, book sales, production and entertainment projects |
| Production Work | Has worked as a writer and producer on television and comedy projects |
| Social Media – Instagram | @jimmycarr |
| Social Media – X | @jimmycarr |
| Official Website | Jimmy Carr’s official website |
| Public Image | Known for controversial jokes, sharp humour, confidence and his unmistakable laugh |
| Career Timeline – 1997 | Began performing stand-up comedy professionally |
| Career Timeline – 2000 | Made his television appearance on The 11 O’Clock Show |
| Career Timeline – 2003 | Hosted Channel 4’s Distraction |
| Career Timeline – 2004 | Began presenting The Big Fat Quiz of the Year |
| Career Timeline – 2005 | Became host of 8 Out of 10 Cats |
| Career Timeline – 2006 | Won the British Comedy Award for Best Live Stand Up |
| Career Timeline – 2012 | Began hosting 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown |
| Career Timeline – 2015 | Signed a stand-up comedy special deal with Netflix |
| Career Timeline – 2021 | Released his comedy special His Dark Material and published Before & Laughter |
| Career Timeline – 2024 | Released the Netflix special Natural Born Killer |
| Career Timeline – 2025 | Hosted Last One Laughing UK and continued developing television and comedy projects |
| Career Timeline – 2026 | Continues international stand-up performances and television projects |
| Biggest Career Achievement | Becoming one of Britain’s most recognisable stand-up comedians and long-running television hosts |
| Overall Fame | Recognised internationally for his dark comedy, television hosting and successful live performances |
