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Jimmy Carr

British comedian and humourist · United Kingdom · Comedians · Born 1972 · age 54 · also Ireland

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James Anthony Patrick Carr is a British and Irish comedian, presenter and writer. He is known for his rapid-fire deadpan delivery of one-liners and edgy, often controversial sense of dark humour.

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A life in dates

2021“When people talk about the Holocaust, they talk about the tragedy and horror of 6 million Jewish lives being lost to the Nazi war machine.”In their wordsHis Dark Material (Netflix special, Christmas Day 2021). Cited in Jimmy Carr condemned for 'abhorrent' Holocaust joke about Roma people"

2011“As head of the Catholic church, Pope Benedict is the boss of every Catholic priest in the world, he's effectively king of the pedos.”In their wordsBeing Funny (2011)

2007“I immediately adored performing. It really empowers you when everyone's laughing. It gives you an immense buzz. You just feel on top of the world.”In their words6 April 2007Daily Post, 6 April 2007

2006“But what's true about comedians is that we've all got a huge hole in our personality.”In their words3 December 2006The Sunday Times, p, 3 December 2006

“So they've laughed and then they've thought, should we have laughed at that? Well, too late now. You did. I imagine I get more than my fair share of that.”In their words9 September 2006The Guardian, 9 September 2006

2005“The great thing about being a comedian is that it kind of doesn't matter how you look. It's actually a disadvantage to be too good-looking.”In their words14 November 2005Daily Mail, 14 November 2005

1972Born15 September 1972

Also in Deutsch

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In their own words 10

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  1. When people talk about the Holocaust, they talk about the tragedy and horror of 6 million Jewish lives being lost to the Nazi war machine.

    2021, His Dark Material (Netflix special, Christmas Day 2021). Cited in Jimmy Carr condemned for 'abhorrent' Holocaust joke about Roma people", Own words

  2. The highest terrorist threat level, as we all know, is “I don't care if this does look racist, I'm getting off the bus...

    2013, Laughing and Joking (standup DVD, 2013), Own words

  3. As head of the Catholic church, Pope Benedict is the boss of every Catholic priest in the world, he's effectively king of the pedos.

    2011, Being Funny (2011), Own words

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On YouTube

2.3M subscribers
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Awards

British Comedy Awards

About this person

James Anthony Patrick Carr is a British and Irish comedian, presenter and writer. He is known for his rapid-fire deadpan delivery of one-liners and edgy, often controversial sense of dark humour. He began his comedy career in the late 1990s and rose to prominence for hosting the Channel 4 panel shows The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2004-present), 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005-2021), and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012-present). Alongside his television work, Carr has established a successful career as a touring stand-up comedian, performing internationally.

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Comedians
Type
Comedian
Status
living
Dates
Born 1972 · age 54

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