Jimmy Carr Net Worth

What is Jimmy Carr's Net Worth?

Jimmy Carr is a renowned stand-up comedian, actor, television host, writer, and producer with a net worth of $35 million. Known for his distinct deadpan humor, Carr has achieved massive success both on television and on stage. He has hosted numerous shows for Channel 4, including "Distraction" (2003–2004) and "Your Face or Mine?" (2002–2003). He continues to host the panel shows "8 out of 10 Cats" (2005–present) and "The Big Fat Quiz of the Year" (2004–present). As an actor, Carr has appeared in films like "Alien Autopsy" (2006) and "The Comedian's Guide to Survival" (2016). His stand-up career includes several tours and ten comedy specials, and he is also the author of the book "The Naked Jape: Uncovering The Hidden World Of Jokes" (2006).

Early Life

James Anthony Patrick Carr was born on September 15, 1972, in Hounslow, London, England. Raised in Farnham Common, Buckinghamshire, he lived with his mother Nora, father Jim, and two brothers. His parents separated in the 1990s without divorcing, and his mother passed away in 2001. Carr excelled academically, attending Farnham Common School, Burnham Grammar School, and Royal Grammar School, before earning First Class Honours in Political Science and Social Science from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, in 1994. Initially, he worked in marketing at Shell but left in 2000 to pursue a career in comedy following a course in neuro-linguistic programming.

Television Career

Carr made his TV debut on "The 11 O'Clock Show" in 2000 and later appeared on "Countdown" in 2004. He hosted the "100" series on Channel 4 from 2003, featuring shows like "100 Greatest Cartoon Characters". His game show hosting career includes "Distraction" (2003–2004) and its American version (2004–2006). Carr has hosted "8 Out of 10 Cats" since 2005, and other shows he has presented include "Live at the Apollo" (2007) and "The Fix" on Netflix (2018). As a guest, he has appeared on "Top Gear" (2004, 2006, 2013) and won charity editions of several game shows.

Stand-Up Comedy Career

Carr's stand-up career skyrocketed after sold-out shows at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival. He released numerous comedy specials including "Live" (2004) and "Making People Laugh" (2010). His tours have earned him awards like the British Comedy Award for Best Live Stand-Up in 2006. Carr was named one of British comedy's 50 funniest acts in 2003 and the funniest British comedian in 2021 by onbuy.com.

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Radio Career

Carr has been a regular interviewer and guest on BBC Radio 4's "Loose Ends" and BBC Radio Scotland's "The Fred MacAulay Show." He hosted "It's Been a Terrible Year" on BBC Radio 2 in 2005 and co-hosted an Xfm radio show with Iain Morris until 2006. He also appeared in "Flight of the Conchords" on BBC Radio 2.

Personal Life

Jimmy has been in a relationship with Karoline Copping since 2001. The couple lives in North London. Carr experienced a midlife crisis at 26, leading to a loss of faith and eventual qualification as a therapist. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he underwent a hair transplant, Botox treatments, and dental work. In 2012, Carr was involved in a K2 tax avoidance scheme, which he later exited, calling it "a terrible error of judgement."

Awards and Nominations

Carr's accolades include being named Funniest Man at the LAFTA Awards (2005, 2007), Best Stand Up at the British Comedy Awards (2006), and receiving a Royal Television Society Award for Best On-Screen Newcomer (2003). He also earned nominations for the Rose D'Or and a Perrier Award.