Jimmy Carr
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 15, 1972 in Isleworth, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1988–2026 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 160 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 15, 1972 Isleworth, London, England, UK 160 credits
Biography
Jimmy Carr is a British stand-up comedian, television host, and actor known for his signature laugh, deadpan delivery, and dark humor. He is also a writer and presenter of radio and television. Born on September 15, 1972, in Isleworth, London, England, UK, Carr has appeared in numerous acting credits, totaling 129. He is known for interacting with hecklers during his performances. Carr has been involved in controversy, with charity Little People UK criticizing him for an "offensive" joke about people with dwarfism. He has also presented a live performance, "Jimmy Carr Live," which received an 80% rating from 119 viewers.
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Career overview
Jimmy Carr is a British stand-up comedian, television host, and actor known for his signature laugh, deadpan delivery, and dark humor. He has appeared in various television shows and films, showcasing his acting skills. As a writer, actor, and presenter of radio and television, Carr has demonstrated his versatility in the entertainment industry.
Carr's acting credits include numerous roles in television shows and films. According to his profile on The Movie Database, he has been involved in 129 acting credits. This extensive list of credits suggests that Carr has had a significant presence in the entertainment industry, with a wide range of roles to his name.
Carr's live stand-up comedy performances have also been well-received, with one such performance, "Jimmy Carr Live," receiving an 80% rating from 119 viewers on ČSFD.cz. The film, released in 2004, showcases Carr's ability to engage audiences with his unique brand of humor. As a comedian and actor, Carr continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for his distinctive style and wit.
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Career timeline
The Claudia Winkleman ShowThe Big Fat Quiz of TellyThe Big Fat Quiz of Telly · Writer
Fackham HallFackham Hall · ProducerFackham Hall · WriterFackham Hall · Executive ProducerFackham Hall · Original Concept
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born KillerJimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer · DirectorJimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer · Executive ProducerJimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer · WriterBattle In The Box
Chris Rock: Road To Live SpecialThe Big Fat Quiz of Sport
Ant & Dec's Limitless WinCelebrity RebrandJimmy Carr Destroys ArtThe Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The FestivalBill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill
Blankety BlankRhod Gilbert's Growing PainsMel Giedroyc: UnforgivableI Literally Just Told YouThis Is My House
Call Your MotherMiranda: My Such Fun CelebrationMicky Flanagan: Peeping Behind the CurtainBack to the…
Shopping with Keith LemonDave Gorman: Terms and Conditions ApplyPants on FireThe Inbetweeners: Fwends ReunitedJimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits
The FixThe Big Narstie ShowRoast Battle
The Russell Howard HourYour Face or Mine?5 Gold Rings
The Grand TourJohn Bishop: In Conversation with...Jimmy Carr: Funny BusinessJimmy Carr: Funny Business · ScreenplayJimmy Carr and the Science of Laughter BBC Horizon
Drunk HistoryThat's So Last CenturyThe Nasty Show hosted by Artie Lange
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAlan Davies: As Yet UntitledDuck Quacks Don't EchoVirtually Famous
The Last Leg8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown@midnight with Chris HardwickCatchphraseThrough the Keyhole
The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
OK! TV8 Out Of 10 Cats - Bumper Edition10 O'Clock LiveJimmy Carr: Being FunnyJimmy Carr: Being Funny · Screenplay
A League of Their OwnA League of Their OwnA League of Their OwnThe Green Room with Paul ProvenzaA Comedy Roast
The ProjectChris Moyles' Quiz NightAlan Carr: Chatty ManLive from Studio FiveNow That’s What I Call Comedy
Celebrity JuiceBig Brother: Celebrity HijackCommercial BreakdownTelstar: The Joe Meek StoryJimmy Carr: In Concert
The Graham Norton ShowWould I Lie to You?Jimmy Carr: ComedianJimmy Carr: Comedian · ScreenplayI Want Candy
The One ShowThe One ShowStormbreakerRob Brydon's Annually RetentiveAlien Autopsy
8 Out of 10 CatsThe F WordJimmy Carr: Stand UpJimmy Carr: Stand Up · ScreenplayJimmy Carr’s Comedy Idol
Big Fat QuizThe Culture ShowJimmy Carr: LiveJimmy Carr: Live · AuthorTop Gear's Stars in Fast Cars
QIQIThe Terry and Gaby ShowComedy Central RoastsDistraction
Top GearBo' Selecta!Nudes in the News
Richard & Judy
Comedy Central PresentsComedy Central PresentsParkinson
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Room 101
Late Night with Conan O'BrienLate Night with Conan O'Brien
Full Filmography
160 titles- The Claudia Winkleman Show (2026) as Self
- The Big Fat Quiz of Telly (2026) as Self - Host
- The Big Fat Quiz of Telly (2026) Writer
- Fackham Hall (2025) as Vicar
- Fackham Hall (2025) Producer
- Fackham Hall (2025) Writer
- Fackham Hall (2025) Executive Producer
- Fackham Hall (2025) Original Concept
- LOL: Last One Laughing UK (2025) as Self - Host
- Am I the Asshole? (2025) as Self
- Am I the Asshole? (2025) Creator
- Alison Hammond's Big Weekend (2025) as Self - Interviewed Guest
- The Big Fat Quiz of Everything (2025)
- Jimmy Carr: Road Kill 2025 (2025) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: Road Kill 2025 (2025) Writer
- Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) as Self
- Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) Director
- Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) Executive Producer
- Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer (2024) Writer
- Battle In The Box (2024) as Host
- Janey (2024) as Self
- The Big Fat Quiz of Telly (2024) as Self - Host
- Chris Rock: Road To Live Special (2023) as Self
- The Big Fat Quiz of Sport (2023) as Self - Host
- Ant & Dec's Limitless Win (2022) as Self
- Celebrity Rebrand (2022) as Self
- Jimmy Carr Destroys Art (2022)
- The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival (2022) as Self
- Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill (2022) as Self
- Blankety Blank (2021)
- Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains (2021) as Guest
- Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (2021) as Self
- I Literally Just Told You (2021) as Self - Host
- This Is My House (2021) as Self
- The Complaints Department (2021) as Self
- Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021) as Self
- Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021) Executive Producer
- Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material (2021) Writer
- Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 (2021) as Self
- I Can See Your Voice (2021) as Self - Panellist
- Call Your Mother (2020)
- Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration (2020) as Self
- Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind the Curtain (2020)
- Back to the… (2020) as Self
- Shopping with Keith Lemon (2019)
- Dave Gorman: Terms and Conditions Apply (2019)
- Pants on Fire (2019) as Self - Celebrity Panel
- The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited (2019) as Self - Host
- Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits (2019) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits (2019) Screenplay
- The Fix (2018) as Self - Host
- The Big Narstie Show (2018) as Self
- Roast Battle (2018) as Self - Host
- The Russell Howard Hour (2017) as Self
- Your Face or Mine? (2017) as Himself - Host
- 5 Gold Rings (2017) as Self - Guest
- The Grand Tour (2016) as Self
- John Bishop: In Conversation with... (2016) as Self
- Jimmy Carr: Funny Business (2016) as Self
- Jimmy Carr: Funny Business (2016) Screenplay
- Jimmy Carr and the Science of Laughter BBC Horizon (2016) as himself
- Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe (2016) as Self
- The Comedian's Guide to Survival (2016) as Himself
- uknown (2016) as Himself
- Drunk History (2015) as Narrator
- That's So Last Century (2015) as Himself
- The Nasty Show hosted by Artie Lange (2015) as Himself
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014) as Self
- Duck Quacks Don't Echo (2014)
- Virtually Famous (2014) as Self - Panelist
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013) as Self - Presenter
- @midnight with Chris Hardwick (2013) as Self
- Catchphrase (2013)
- Through the Keyhole (2013) as Self - Panelist
- Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013) as Self - Contestant
- Was It Something I Said? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking (2013) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking (2013) Writer
- The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012 (2012) as Self - Presenter
- OK! TV (2011)
- 8 Out Of 10 Cats - Bumper Edition (2011)
- 10 O'Clock Live (2011) as Presenter
- Jimmy Carr: Being Funny (2011) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: Being Funny (2011) Screenplay
- Making Qi (2011) as Self
- A League of Their Own (2010)
- A League of Their Own (2010) as Self - Panellist
- A League of Their Own (2010) as Self
- The Green Room with Paul Provenza (2010) as Self
- A Comedy Roast (2010)
- Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh (2010) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh (2010) Screenplay
- The All-Star Show: Comedy Special (2010)
- The Project (2009)
- Chris Moyles' Quiz Night (2009) as Self
- Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009) as Self
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Now That’s What I Call Comedy (2009) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes (2009) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes (2009) Screenplay
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack (2008) as Himself - Hijacker
- Commercial Breakdown (2008)
- Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) as Gentleman
- Jimmy Carr: In Concert (2008) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: In Concert (2008) Writer
- Jimmy Carr: In Concert (2008) Executive Producer
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Jimmy Carr: Comedian (2007) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: Comedian (2007) Screenplay
- I Want Candy (2007) as Video Store Guy
- Comedy Shuffle (2007)
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Stormbreaker (2006) as John Crawford
- Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive (2006) as Self
- Alien Autopsy (2006) as Gary's Boss
- Confetti (2006) as Antony
- 8 out of 10 Cats: Claws Out (2006) as Himself
- 8 out of 10 Cats: Claws Out (2006) Writer
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005) as Self - Host
- The F Word (2005)
- Jimmy Carr: Stand Up (2005) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: Stand Up (2005) Screenplay
- Jimmy Carr’s Comedy Idol (2005) as Self
- The Real 'Billy Elliot' Diaries (2005) as Self
- Comic Aid (2005)
- The Friday Night Project (2005) as Self
- Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2 (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Big Fat Quiz (2004) as Self - Presenter
- The Culture Show (2004) as Self
- Jimmy Carr: Live (2004) as Himself
- Jimmy Carr: Live (2004) Author
- Top Gear's Stars in Fast Cars (2004)
- QI (2003) as Self
- QI (2003) as Self - Panellist (archive footage)
- The Terry and Gaby Show (2003)
- Comedy Central Roasts (2003) as Self
- Distraction (2003)
- 100 Worst Britons (2003) as Self - Presenter
- 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) as Self - Presenter
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- Bo' Selecta! (2002)
- Nudes in the News (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Richard & Judy (2001) as Self
- Comedy Central Presents (1998)
- Comedy Central Presents (1998) as Self
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Room 101 (1994) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Comedy Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self
- Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You as Self - Panellist
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jimmy Carr best known for?
Jimmy Carr is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fackham Hall (2025), Fackham Hall (2025), Fackham Hall (2025), Fackham Hall (2025).
When and where was Jimmy Carr born?
Jimmy Carr was born on September 15, 1972 in Isleworth, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Jimmy Carr have?
Jimmy Carr has accumulated over 160 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Jimmy Carr's background in cinema and television?
Jimmy Carr is a British stand-up comedian, television host, and actor known for his signature laugh, deadpan delivery, and dark humor. He is also a writer and presenter of radio and television. Born on September 15, 1972, in Isleworth, London, England, UK, Carr has appeared in numerous acting credits, totaling 129. He ...
Jimmy Carr by the numbers
160credits
72films
88TV series
1988–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Russell Howard Hour (2017) as Self — aged about 44
- The Grand Tour (2016) as Self — aged about 43
- QI (2003) as Self — aged about 30
- QI (2003) as Self - Panellist (archive footage) — aged about 30
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self — aged about 34
- Big Fat Quiz (2004) as Self - Presenter — aged about 31
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