Jimmy Carr
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| Born | James Anthony Patrick Carr 15 September 1972 Isleworth, London, England |
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| Education | Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge (BA) |
| Partner | Karoline Copping (2001–present) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
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| Website | jimmycarr |
James Anthony Patrick Carr (born 15 September 1972) is a British and Irish comedian, presenter and writer. He is known for his rapid-fire deadpan delivery of one-liners and often controversial and edgy 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.