His style is based on observational humour. He was born in Longreach, Queensland, the son of a sheep shearer, and formerly worked as an apprentice roof tiler. Barron has released four DVDs, entitled Carl Barron LIVE!, Carl Barron: Whatever Comes Next, Carl Barron: Walking Down The Street, and Carl Barron: A One Ended Stick. In November 2010 a box set entitled All The Stuff Ive Done So Far was released, which included the first three previous titles, plus a documentary and outtakes. In 1993 he was voted Comic of the Year and Best Up and Coming Talent and has since made many TV appearances in commercials and on TV shows such as Rove and Thank God Youre Here.