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James Anthony Patrick Carr(born 15 September 1972) is a British-Irish comedian, writer and television presenter. He is known for his dark humour, distinctive laugh, and heckler interaction. Carr moved to a career in comedy in 2000.

After becoming established as a stand-up comedian, Carr began to appear in a number of Channel 4 television shows, becoming the host of the panel show8 Out of 10 Cats,8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdownand alsoThe Big Fat Quiz of the Year, a comedy panel show that airs each December to review the past year.

Carr was born on 15 September 1972 in Isleworth, England, the second of three sons born to Patrick James "Jim" Carr (born 1945), an accountant who became the treasurer for computer company Unisys, and Nora Mary (néeLawlor; 19 September 1943 – 7 September 2001). His Irish parents were married in 1970 and separated in 1994, but never divorced. Carr spent most of his early life in south Buckinghamshire, where he attended Farnham Common School and Burnham Grammar School. He completed sixth form at the Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe, where he says his academic potential was identified and nurtured.