Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr is a British writer, comedian, and television host known for his one-line jokes and dark humor.¹ He is one of the best-loved comedians in Britain, as well as one of the best-selling. He consistently sells out venues across the country and around the world.²

In addition to live comedy performances, Jimmy Carr has also hosted several television panel shows, including Channel 4’s Big Fat Quiz of the Year and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.²

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Jimmy Carr didn’t grow up dreaming of doing comedy. Instead, while working a corporate job at Shell in his late 20s, Jimmy started taking a comedy course. In just a few months, he was doing open-mic gigs, and a few years after that, he quit his job to pursue comedy full-time.³

He has released numerous stand-up specials and live recordings throughout his career. In 2015, he became the first UK comedian to sign a stand-up special deal with Netflix. This was followed by three more specials on the streaming platform.²

Jimmy Carr has received numerous awards and accolades for his comedy shows.

• Loaded Magazine - Loaded Legend (2011): Loaded Magazine bestowed this Lafta award on Jimmy Carr for his legendary comedy.⁴
• British Comedy Awards - Best Live Stand-Up Tour (2006): Jimmy Carr won this award for his show, Gag Reflex.⁴
• Royal Television Society - Network Newcomer - On Screen (2003): Early in his comedy career, Jimmy Carr received this award for his show, Your Face or Mine, A Talkback Production for E4.⁶

Jimmy Carr has had a number of comedy shows throughout his career, but a few remain the most popular with his fans.

• 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012-Present): One of the UK’s longest-running panel shows, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has been on air since 2012, and has had more than 170 episodes.²
• 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005-2021): The predecessor to 8 Out Of 10 Cats Countdown, this popular UK panel show aired for 15 years.²
• Natural Born Killer (2024): Jimmy Carr began developing this show during his Terribly Funny tour, which he performed in 45 countries around the world. Following the tour, this show was filmed for Netflix and became the first special that Jimmy himself directed.⁷

Jimmy Carr’s comedy shows are known for being packed with morbid humor and political commentary that draws both controversy and big laughs. His classic stand-up shows are simple, allowing the comedy to shine through without gimmicks or distractions. Unlike some comedians, Jimmy Carr welcomes hecklers, allowing for a more interactive stage show.⁸

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