Jimmy Carr (born James Anthony Patrick Carr on September 15, 1972) is a British-Irish comedian, writer, and television host. He is renowned for his deadpan delivery, dark humor, and quick-fire one-liners. Carr began his comedy career in 1997 and has since become a household name in the UK. He is a regular on British panel shows and is known for hosting "8 Out of 10 Cats", "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown," and "The Big Fat Quiz of the Year".
Carr has achieved international recognition through his stand-up tours and Netflix specials. He was the first UK comedian to sign a stand-up deal with Netflix, releasing four specials: "Funny Business" (2016), "Best Of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits" (2017), "His Dark Material" (2021), and "Natural Born Killer" (2024). His most recent tour, "Terribly Funny," sold over 1.2 million tickets globally. Currently, Carr is touring with his new show, "Laughs Funny," which will run until at least May 2026 and includes his first arena tour in the UK and Ireland. In December 2025, he released "Jimmy Carr: Road Kill" on YouTube, featuring highlights from his 2025 "Laughs Funny" tour. He also co-wrote and appeared in the film "Fackham Hall," released in late 2025.