One of the most distinctive and original comedians of the modern era, Jimmy Carr attracts tens of thousands of fans to his live performances. As well as having renowned success on television shows, he is commonly booked for corporate events, where he keeps audiences on the edge of their seats and in fits of laughter. An ideal comedian for a wide range of events, Jimmy tailors his adaptable comedy style to your theme and audience, ensuring that those in attendance have the time of their lives. True to his unique, risqué style, guests will be unable to believe their ears when they hear Jimmy's satirical punchlines and black humour infused situational comedy.
Jimmy has become a regular contributor to a number of television shows, as a both a television presenter and esteemed comedian. He has hosted multiple series of 8 Out of 10 Cats, Big Fat Quiz of the Year and 10 O’Clock Live, a reflection of his popularity amongst viewers and ability to lead a show's proceedings. Additionally, he has also appeared as a comedic addition to several shows, like A League of their Own, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI. With his outrageous punch lines and unbelievably quick witted responses, he is a firm favourite amongst audiences and has enjoyed continuous demand on the booking circuit. With recent features including The Fix on Netflix, Jimmy continues to be one of the most relevant comedians available to book for events.
Jimmy’s many live DVDs, including Jimmy Carr, In Concert and Telling Jokes, have grossed over ten million sales and drawn audiences from all around the world. Having performed to over one million people, with tour dates constantly being lengthened to meet demand, Jimmy truly is a comedian above the rest. He has been taking the comedy circuit by storm since 2000, when he performed his debut stand up gig to an intimate crowd. Since then, Jimmy has become the go-to host for comedy panel shows and quizzes alike, marking his great success in the British media. Due to such long standing fame, audiences instantly recognise Jimmy, star struck by his celebrity status.
A fantastic personality to invest in, Jimmy enjoys hosting awards shows and conferences just as much as he thrives on television programmes across the world. An international success, he continues to dominate the stage and screen, making him immensely popular on the event circuit. In celebration of his influential work, Jimmy has been accredited with several awards, including; the 2006 British Comedy Award for Best Live Stand Up, multiple LATA Awards for Best Stand Up and Funniest Man, 2006 Best Game Show and 2003 Best On-Screen Newcomer from the Royal Television Society.
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How to hire Jimmy Carr
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- 2021 - Published Before & Laughter: A Life-Changing Book
- 2012 - Presenter of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
- 2008 - Won the LAFTA Award for Best Stand Up
- 2007 - Guest presenter of Live at the Apollo
- 2007 - Won the LAFTA Award for Funniest Man
- 2006 - Won Best Live Stand Up at the British Comedy Awards for his tour Gag Reflex
- 2006 - Nominated for the Rose d'Or for Best Presenter
- 2004 - Presenter of The Big Fat Quiz of the Year
- 2004 - Won the LAFTA Award for Best Stand Up
- 2003 - Host of Distraction
- 2003 - Sold out a month's worth of performances at the Edinborough Fringe Festival
- 2003 - Named Best On-Screen Newcomer at the Royal Television Society Awards
- 2002 - Won the Time Out Award for Best Stand Up