Jimmy Carr

One of the most original and distinctive new stars on television, radio, stage and now the big screen, Jimmy has hosted two hit Channel 4 series: The Friday Night Project and most recently 8 out of 10 Cats, gaining an audience of 5 million viewers for its last show.

He has appeared on many other hit shows such as the Royal Variety Show (for the 2nd time), BBC1s Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, BBC2s Top Gear, QI, Have I got news for you and hosted several specials such as C4s The Big Fat End of Year Quiz and Comedians Comedian.

Although Jimmy’s profile is more as a television personality he started out and continues to be a stand-up comedian. Jimmys first live show, Bare Faced Ambition, gained him a Perrier Nomination in 2002. National sell-out tours quickly followed with Charm Offensive in 2003, Public Display of Affection in 2004, Off The Telly in 2005, Gag Reflex’ in 2006 and Repeat Offender’ last year.

Jimmy is currently on tour with his ’Joke Technician’ show. Jimmy has also starred on the big screen in four feature films: Confetti, Alien Autopsy and Storm Breaker, all released in 2006, and I Want Candy, released in 2007.

Finally, in Feb 07, Jimmy became the first comedian to perform in cyberspace with a special competition winners-only event within the virtual reality community of Second Life. In doing so, Jimmy obtained a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Awards:
- British Comedy Awards Winner 2006: Best Stand-Up tour, for 'Gag Reflex'
- Rose D'Or Nomination 2006: Best Game Show (Distraction)
- LAFTA Awards 2005: Funniest Man
- Rose D'Or Nomination 2004: Best presenter (Distraction)
- LAFTA Awards 2004: Best Stand-up
- Royal Television Society 2003 Award Winner: Best on-screen newcomer
- Time Out 2003 Award Winner: Best Stand-Up
- Perrier 2002 Award Nominee: 'Bare-faced Ambition'

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