Jimmy Carr has a net worth of $12 million. he has achieved this wealth from his career as a stand-up comedian. Born on September 15 1972, Carr is of Irish descent and holds British-Irish dual citizenship. Carr had his first shot at the entertainment industry when he made his first short film while working with his father at JC Productions.
Carr delved into mainstream comedy in the year 2000 and went on to establish himself as a successful comedian. Shortly after establishing his prowess as a comedian, Carr started to appear in several Channel 4 shows. Most notable of these is 8 out of 10 Cats where he was the host of the panel show. Besides comedy, Carr is also a writer and actor. He also has featured in various roles in radio and television.
Carr is on stand up tours throughout the year. He only takes five-week breaks between the tours. He has been married to Karoline Copping since 2001.