James Anthony Patrick Carr (born September 15, 1972 in Isleworth, London ) is an English comedian, known for his deadpan, satirical, and often dark humour.

Carr was born in Isleworth, London, England to Irish parents who were originally from Limerick. They then moved to Slough where Carr was educated and holds dual citizenship with Ireland and the United Kingdom. He was educated at Burnham Grammar School in south Buckinghamshire and later at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe where he achieved 4 A grades at A-level, before going on to receive a 2:1 in Social and Political Sciences from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. After leaving Cambridge, Carr was hired by the oil company Shell as a marketing executive, a job which he described as "technically the easiest job on the planet". Less than two years afterwards, he took redundancy and joined JC Productions Ltd in order to begin a career in stand-up comedy. Whilst working at JC Productions with his father, Carr made his first film at Pinewood starring Craig Charles and Roy Dotrice. The film, The Colour of Funny, was a flop and this failure motivated him to try his hand at comic writing and stand-up. Carr eventually gained recognition at the Royal Variety Performance, and was chosen by Channel 4 to host game shows such as Distraction and Your Face or Mine? In 2004 he released his first stand up DVD titled simply Jimmy Carr Live, and the following year (2005) his second was released, Jimmy Carr Stand Up. A third DVD Jimmy Carr - Comedian was released late 2007. He currently presents 8 Out of 10 Cats on Channel 4.He was one of the hijackers on Big Brother Celebrity Hijack, the latest edition of the franchise.

James Henry Carr (born March 25, 1933 in Kayford, West Virginia) is a former American football cornerback who played nine seasons in the National Football League for the Chicago Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the College of Charleston.He played high school football and baseball at East Bank,WV.

After retiring as a player, he served ten seasons as an NFL assistant coach for the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and the San Fransisco 49ers.

His best friend is comedian David Walliams.

Girlfriend of three years: Karoline

Mother: Nora Carr

Has an older brother named Colin

Obtained the nickname 'Jimmy Carr-nage' after his 'Celebrity In A Reasonably Priced Car' lap on Top Gear, from driving extremely recklessly. Nevertheless, as of 2005, he remains the fastest male 'star in a reasonably -priced car' .... (yachtswoman Ellen Macarthur is the fastest overall as at January 2006)

Has a younger brother called Patrick.

Is good friends with British TV show presenter June Sarpong

Graduated from Cambridge University. Attended Dulwich College, London, England.

He gained a Perrier nomination in 2002 for his first solo show 'Bare Faced Ambition'

Nominated for a prestigious Rose D'Or award for his show Distraction

Once worked in marketing for Shell Oil.