Biography
British stand-up comedian, television host and actor, known for his signature laugh, deadpan delivery, dark humour, and heckler interaction. He is also a writer, actor, and presenter of radio and television.
Known For
Complete Filmography
The Big Fat Quiz of Everything
2025
Harry Hill, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Sophie Willan, Josh Pugh and Fatiha El-Ghorri tackle Jimmy Carr's comprehensive quiz, from Henry VIII to th...
The Big Fat Quiz of Telly
2024
as Self - Host
Jimmy Carr tests Babatunde Aléshé, Daisy May Cooper, Natasia Demetriou, Jamie Demetriou, Judi Love and Russell Howard's knowledge of all things TV, fr...
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer
2024
Jimmy Carr refutes the idea that one can't joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture, and consent.
Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer
2024
Director
Jimmy Carr refutes the idea that one can't joke about anything these days with his edgy takes on gun control, religion, cancel culture, and consent.
Janey
2024
as Self
Janey Godley takes centre stage in this engaging and insightful documentary about the fearless and funny comic. Janey found fame for her sweary anti-T...
The Big Fat Quiz Of Sport
2023
as Self - Host
Jimmy Carr hosts a big fat night of pointless sports trivia.
Chris Rock: Road To Live Special
2023
as Self
Chris Rock gives an exclusive look at his year on tour leading up to this historic night. With appearances from Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Kevin Ha...
Jimmy Carr Destroys Art
2022
Jimmy Carr hosts a unique TV experiment, where the audience decides whether to cancel controversial artists and offensive artworks, and the works they...
The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival
2022
as Self
Top stand-ups and rising stars sound off on sex, parenting, politics, pettiness and more in these highlights from the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festiva...
Bill Burr Presents: Friends Who Kill
2022
as Self
In a night of killer comedy, Bill Burr hosts a showcase of his most raucous stand-up comic pals as they riff on everything from COVID to Michael Jacks...
Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material
2021
as Self
Jimmy Carr finds humor in the darkest of places in this stand-up special that features his dry, sardonic wit — and some jokes he calls "career enders....
Jimmy Carr: His Dark Material
2021
Writer, Executive Producer
Jimmy Carr finds humor in the darkest of places in this stand-up special that features his dry, sardonic wit — and some jokes he calls "career enders....
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
2021
as Self
From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers have...
Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind the Curtain
2020
A backstage pass to Micky Flanagan's career, from early raw material in the East End to staging the world's biggest comedy tour in 2017.
Call Your Mother
2020
A hilarious ode to moms and the way they have shaped the work of some of comedy's biggest stars.
Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration
2020
as Self
Miranda Hart and the cast of her sitcom come together to celebrate the show's tenth anniversary with a music-filled, star-studded spectacular from the...
Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits
2019
as Himself
Nothing is off limits as Jimmy Carr serves up the most outrageous jokes from his stand-up career in a special that's not for the faint of heart.
Jimmy Carr: The Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits
2019
Screenplay
Nothing is off limits as Jimmy Carr serves up the most outrageous jokes from his stand-up career in a special that's not for the faint of heart.
The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited
2019
as Self - Host
The cast from the beloved British sitcom "The Inbetweeners" reunite after 10 years of the 3 series and films. Hosted by comedian Jimmy Carr and specia...
The Comedian's Guide to Survival
2016
as Himself
One man's journey around the world to discover the secret of comedy.
Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe
2016
as Self
It's Rob Lowe's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.
Jimmy Carr: Funny Business
2016
as Himself
British comedian Jimmy Carr unleashes his deadpan delivery and wickedly funny one-liners to a sold-out audience at the UK's Hammersmith Apollo.
Jimmy Carr: Funny Business
2016
Screenplay
British comedian Jimmy Carr unleashes his deadpan delivery and wickedly funny one-liners to a sold-out audience at the UK's Hammersmith Apollo.
uknown
2016
as Himself
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Jimmy Carr and the Science of Laughter BBC Horizon
2016
as himself
Jimmy Carr's Horizon documentary special "Jimmy Carr & The Science Of Laughter" explores the science behind laughter and comedy. It features interview...
The Nasty Show hosted by Artie Lange
2015
as Himself
In this comedy special, the legendary Artie Lange hosts a line up of the most deranged and hilarious minds in comedy that's not for the faint of heart...
Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking
2013
as Himself
Touring to over 1.5 million people and hosting hit shows '8 Out of 10 Cats', '10 O'Clock Live' and 'The Big Fat Quiz of the Year' means that Jimmy kno...
Jimmy Carr: Laughing and Joking
2013
Writer
Touring to over 1.5 million people and hosting hit shows '8 Out of 10 Cats', '10 O'Clock Live' and 'The Big Fat Quiz of the Year' means that Jimmy kno...
The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012
2012
as Self - Presenter
In the presence of HM the Queen and the royal family, an array of stars from the last sixty years of rock, pop and classical music perform on a specta...
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny
2011
as Himself
Having performed live to over 1.2m people, the UK’s hardest working comedian Jimmy Carr, is back with his brand new stand-up DVD. Star of hit TV shows...
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny
2011
Screenplay
Having performed live to over 1.2m people, the UK’s hardest working comedian Jimmy Carr, is back with his brand new stand-up DVD. Star of hit TV shows...
Making Qi
2011
as Self
Behind the scenes documentary on British panel show Qi.
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh
2010
as Himself
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh features over two hours of material that's too rude for TV.
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh
2010
Screenplay
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh features over two hours of material that's too rude for TV.
Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes
2009
as Himself
Jimmy Carr delivers more of his cynical take on life's little absurdities in his trademark deadpan style in this live stand-up release. Jimmy unleashe...
Jimmy Carr: Telling Jokes
2009
Screenplay
Jimmy Carr delivers more of his cynical take on life's little absurdities in his trademark deadpan style in this live stand-up release. Jimmy unleashe...
Now That’s What I Call Comedy
2009
as Himself
This compilation, sold in aid of Comic Relief, includes over 30 TV clips, stand-up routines and sketches from Britain's favourite comedy shows and per...
Jimmy Carr: In Concert
2008
as Himself
Britain's foremost multi award winning joke technician Jimmy Carr returns with his fourth live stand up DVD, Jimmy Carr In Concert.
Jimmy Carr: In Concert
2008
Writer, Executive Producer
Britain's foremost multi award winning joke technician Jimmy Carr returns with his fourth live stand up DVD, Jimmy Carr In Concert.
Telstar: The Joe Meek Story
2008
as Gentleman
Set against a backdrop of early '60s London, Telstar is the story of the world's first independent record producer, Joe Meek. A maverick genius who en...
Jimmy Carr: Comedian
2007
as Himself
Recorded live at London's Bloomsbury theatre, the posh-suited gagster unleashes his rapid-fire wit upon his audience, with jokes that are just too rud...
Jimmy Carr: Comedian
2007
Screenplay
Recorded live at London's Bloomsbury theatre, the posh-suited gagster unleashes his rapid-fire wit upon his audience, with jokes that are just too rud...
I Want Candy
2007
as Video Store Guy
Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime. Frustrated by their arty film teacher, w...
8 out of 10 Cats: Claws Out
2006
as Himself
8 Out Of 10 Cats: Claws Out is the uncensored version of the hilarious TV show hosted by Jimmy Carr, "8 out of 10 Cats". Along with Jimmy's team capta...
8 out of 10 Cats: Claws Out
2006
Writer
8 Out Of 10 Cats: Claws Out is the uncensored version of the hilarious TV show hosted by Jimmy Carr, "8 out of 10 Cats". Along with Jimmy's team capta...
Stormbreaker
2006
as John Crawford
Alex Rider thinks he is a normal school boy, until his uncle is killed. He discovers that his uncle was actually spy on a mission, when he was killed....
Confetti
2006
as Antony
A mockumentary that follows three couples as they battle it out to win the coveted title of 'Most Original Wedding of the Year'.
Alien Autopsy
2006
as Gary's Boss
Humouristic reconstruction of the 1995 scandal when two British lads were accused of having faked a documentary from the Roswell incident in 1947.
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters Volume 2
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Over 2½ hours of the award-winning topical news quiz, featuring previously unseen footage. Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by a di...
Jimmy Carr: Stand Up
2005
as Himself
Jimmy Carr returns with a brand new live stand-up DVD. Recorded live at London's Bloomsbury theatre, Jimmy unleashes brand new material upon his audie...
Jimmy Carr’s Comedy Idol
2005
as Self
Over 100 comedians competed to be in Jimmy Carr's Comedy Idol. The outcome was to perform with 9 other finalists at London's Comedy Store and I was on...
Jimmy Carr: Stand Up
2005
Screenplay
Jimmy Carr returns with a brand new live stand-up DVD. Recorded live at London's Bloomsbury theatre, Jimmy unleashes brand new material upon his audie...
Comic Aid
2005
Shot live at the one off Comic Aid benefit gig at London’s Carling Apollo – which sold out in just three and a half minutes of tickets being put on sa...
Jimmy Carr: Live
2004
as Himself
With his first ever DVD, Jimmy’s unique brand of humour demonstrates the observations he makes on life’s taboos using witty one-liners and offensive p...
Jimmy Carr: Live
2004
Author
With his first ever DVD, Jimmy’s unique brand of humour demonstrates the observations he makes on life’s taboos using witty one-liners and offensive p...
100 Worst Britons
2003
as Self - Presenter
Channel 4 (UK) ran a poll, in 2003, for viewers to nominate their "worst Briton". The nominations had to be people who were living, not in prison and ...
The All-Star Show: Comedy Special
N/A
All-Star stand-up performances from the Just For Laughs festival. Featuring Harland Williams, Jeffrey Ross, John Pinette, & more.
Magik
N/A
Lewis Clark is a brilliant author who stumbles upon a world of Magic after the disappearance of his two young children. He begins a quest to try to st...
Fackham Hall
N/A
Producer
A new porter who embarks on an unlikely relationship with the youngest daughter of a prominent UK family. At the same time, rivalries are spilling ove...