Jimmy Carr British Comedian Born 1972 in Hounslow
Jimmy Carr · comedian and television presenter · British
Known for
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Jimmy Carr on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 4.6M @jimmycarr
- Engagement rate
- 0.25% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 11,365
- Average comments
- 71 Based on the last 7 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Jimmy Carr (15 September 1972, Hounslow) is a British comedian. He is known for Stormbreaker (2006) and Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008).
Early life
Jimmy Carr was educated at Burnham Grammar School; Gonville and Caius College; and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe.
Career
The earliest credit on record for Jimmy Carr is Distraction (2003). During the 2000s, he worked on Alien Autopsy (2006) and I Want Candy (2007).
His filmography here covers 8 films and one TV series from 2003 to 2016. The most recent title listed is Jimmy Carr: Funny Business (2016). His off-screen credits include writer on Fackham Hall and Jimmy Carr: Funny Business. Jimmy Carr reaches 1.6M subscribers on YouTube, according to the October 2025 count.
Recognition
His awards include an award at the British Comedy Awards.
Filmography
9 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Jimmy Carr: Funny Business | Writer | Film |
| 2015 | Magik | Film | |
| 2008 | Telstar: The Joe Meek Story | Film | |
| 2007 | I Want Candy | Film | |
| 2006 | Alien Autopsy | Film | |
| 2006 | Confetti | Film | |
| 2006 | Stormbreaker | Film | |
| 2003– | Distraction | TV series | |
| Fackham Hall | Writer | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Comedy Awards | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Burnham Grammar School; Gonville and Caius College; and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jimmy Carr?
Jimmy Carr is 54 years old, born on 15 September 1972 in Hounslow.
What is Jimmy Carr known for?
Jimmy Carr is known for Stormbreaker (2006) and Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008).
What is Jimmy Carr’s nationality?
Jimmy Carr is British, born in Hounslow.
Has Jimmy Carr won any awards?
Yes. Jimmy Carr won British Comedy Awards.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q964454), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Albin Olsson · CC BY-SA 4.0
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