Kevin Hart

Kevin Darnell Hart

Kevin Darnell Hart is an American stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and entertainment executive from Philadelphia. His public career spans stand-up specials, film, television, and production, and he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2024.

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About Kevin Hart

Profile information current to 2026-08-22.

United States · Stand-up comedian, Actor, Producer · 1 affiliation

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Known for: Stand-up comedy; Film acting; Television and entertainment production
Country: United States

Stand-up comedian
Actor
Producer
Entertainment executive

At a glance

Hart developed his comedy career through open mics and clubs in Philadelphia before becoming a nationally prominent stand-up performer.
His screen career includes a feature-film debut in Paper Soldiers and a principal role in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
Hart received the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in 2024.
Hartbeat identifies Hart as its chairman and CEO, although the current status of that role has not been independently verified through corporate records.

Philadelphia background and early comedy

Hart was born on July 6, 1979, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He developed his early comedy career through open-mic appearances and comedy clubs in the city before emerging as a nationally prominent stand-up performer.

Stand-up career

Hart released the stand-up special I'm a Grown Little Man in 2009. His 2011 stand-up concert film Laugh at My Pain received a theatrical release and grossed $7,706,436 domestically, marking a documented stage in the expansion of his comedy work into cinemas.

Film, television, and production

Hart made his feature-film debut in Paper Soldiers in 2002 and later appeared as a principal cast member in the 2017 film Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. His television work includes an acting nomination for Die Hart 2: Die Harter at the 75th Emmy Awards, while the Television Academy's 2024 nominations list credits him as executive producer and host of The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady.

Recognition and entertainment leadership

Hart received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in the Live Performance category in 2016 and the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2024. He also holds a leadership role in entertainment production: Hartbeat's executive-team page identifies him as chairman and CEO, a current-status claim that should be rechecked before publication.

Affiliations

Hartbeat Chairman and CEO present

Timeline

1979-07-06 Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2002 Made his feature-film debut in Paper Soldiers.
2009 Released the stand-up special I'm a Grown Little Man.
2011 Released Laugh at My Pain as a theatrically distributed stand-up concert film.
2016-10-10 Received the 2,591st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Live Performance category.
2017 Appeared as a principal cast member in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
2024-03-24 Received the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center.

Additional verified details

Current context

Hartbeat identifies Kevin Hart as chairman and CEO. This reflects Hartbeat's executive-team page and should be rechecked immediately before publication.

Biographical facts

Kevin Darnell Hart was born on July 6, 1979, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Hart developed his early comedy career through open mics and comedy clubs in Philadelphia before becoming a nationally prominent stand-up performer.
Hart's Laugh at My Pain stand-up concert film was released theatrically in 2011 and grossed $7,706,436 domestically.
Hart was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series for Die Hart 2: Die Harter at the 75th Emmy Awards.
The Television Academy's 2024 nominations list credits Hart as executive producer and host of The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady.