About Kevin Hart
Kevin Darnell Hart (born July 6, 1979) is an American comedian and actor. After winning several stand-up comedy competitions, Hart had his first breakthrough when Judd Apatow cast him in a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared (2001). Hart's comedic reputation continued to grow with the release of his first stand-up album I'm a Grown Little Man (2009). He has since released four more comedy albums: Seriously Funny (2010), Laugh at My Pain (2011), Let Me Explain (2013), and What Now? (2016). He has received numerous accolades including the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2024, and in 2015 Time magazine named him on its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
As an actor, Hart has had roles in films such as Paper Soldiers (2002), Scary Movie 3 (2003), Soul Plane (2004), Little Fockers (2010), Think Like a Man (2012), Ride Along (2014), Get Hard (2015), Central Intelligence (2016), the Jumanji film franchise (2017-present), and Night School (2018). He also created and starred as a fictionalized version of himself in Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013-2016). In 2017, he launched the Laugh Out Loud Network, a subscription video streaming service in partnership with Lionsgate.
Kevin Darnell Hart was born in Philadelphia on July 6, 1979, and was raised in a single-parent household by his mother. As a teenager, Hart had aspirations of becoming a basketball player and was a participant at the La Salle basketball camp with future NBA hall of famer Kobe Bryant. After graduating from George Washington High School, Hart briefly attended the Community College of Philadelphia before dropping out and moving to New York City. Hart's first stand-up performance took place at The Laff House in his native Philadelphia under the name of Lil Kev, which did not go well, and he was booed offstage several times. His comedy tours began in 2009 with I'm a Grown Little Man, followed by Seriously Funny (2010), Laugh at My Pain (2011), and Let Me Explain (2013). On April 9, 2015, he embarked on a comedy world tour titled the What Now? Tour, which was filmed live on August 30, 2015, in front of 53,000 people at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.
Videos (42)
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0:36Not the white version
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1:01Livestream From Hell | Official Trailer | Hartbeat
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1:17Asking for a friend.. Watch Livestream From Hell, out now on Prime Video
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0:55Unexpected wisdom from Black elders be like
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0:35It be ya own kids smh
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0:29Bill Maher ain't here to play games
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0:42The way Hannah Montana went triple platinum in the 2000s
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0:29Daniel Kaluuya's Mt. Rushmore is valid
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0:52One search and Web MD will have you planning your funeral arrangements
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0:59Donât you blame this on me
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0:59Just be arguing over the smallest things
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0:49Trust was tested and suspicions were high. NOBODY was safe.
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2:03Friends turn into enemies once a murder mystery pops off
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1:01What do you get when you leave Kevin, Kai & Druski with a camera? A Livestream From Hell, apparently
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1:02Babygirl playing chess not checkers
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0:45Now who got Kevin's house swatted??? Watch Livestream From Hell, out now on Prime Video
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0:53Don't be suspicious Watch Livestream From Hell, out now on Prime Video
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0:48Seems like itâs âsciutto for oneâ tonight
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0:38The James Brown wisdom Eddie Murphy never forgot
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0:51Is that a threat?: Watch Trapstar: Queen of the Game, out now on @atwistofficial
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0:40Always take Unc's advice with a grain of salt...
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1:07Karl knew he was HIM since day 1
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1:05WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ONNN
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1:02Content | Official Trailer | Hartbeat
2K viewsGuest appearances (286)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Kevin Hart.
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4:49If Kevin Hartâs Roast Made You Mad...
Broderick Dornell Smiley
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5:48Kevin Hart Comes To Ellen DeGeneres' Defense | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
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0:39Ron Josol meets Kevin Hart
Ron Josol
3.3K views
7:04How Torrei Hart's Marriage To Kevin Hart Affected Her
Broderick Dornell Smiley
3.3K views
51:05RITMO ESCĂNICO| REACCIONANDO A KEVIN HART
Gloria RodrĂguez
3.2K views
4:52Kevin Hart Shares Why He Never Completed Community College & Will Packer's Describes His Very Old Hi
Broderick Dornell Smiley
3.2K views
1:06:12Every Good Thing That Happens Makes My Anxiety Worse ft. Winston Hodges | GAYDHD with Emma Willmann
Emma Willmann
2.9K views
1:28Kristen Kish Calls Out The Roast of Kevin Hart
W. Kamau Bell
2.9K views
3:29Info About Kevin Hart & Nick Cannon's New Show
Broderick Dornell Smiley
2.8K views
3:09Take the Competition Out of Comedy | Ep. 115 with Kevin Hart
Gary Owen
2.8K views
5:33Kevin Hart Explains How Will Packer Truly Changed His Career
Broderick Dornell Smiley
2.6K views
5:31Vlog: I GOT BUMPED FOR KEVIN HART
Nate Jackson
2.6K views
30:43Is Eva Evans Boy-Crazy? (Netflix Funny AF with Kevin Hart) | Cosmo Quiz B!tch with Caitlin Peluffo
Caitlin Peluffo
2.6K views
10:52The Day Kevin Hart Admitted He Is A Completely Corny Dad | Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey
2.3K views
10:34Shane Todd on opening for Kevin Hart - from RHLSTP 481
Richard Herring
2.1K views
47:54DYE HARD | Ep 40 - Is Honey the New Gold?, Mortal Kombat 2 Review, Kevin Hart Roast
Jeff Dye
2K views
3:00Kevin Hart roast backlash! 10 quick thoughts...
Matt Ruby
2K views
8:03How Kevin Hart Really Helped Tiffany Haddish | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
2K views
3:03Kevin Hart's Funny AF and comedy contests
Gary Owen
1.8K views
2:29Kevin Hart Roast: Crossing Lines, Offense & Unoriginal Jokes EXPOSED!
Daliso Chaponda
1.8K views
2:425 reasons the Kevin Hart roast flopped vs The Tom Brady Roast
Londale Theus Jr.
1.7K views
1:02:48Ep 12 'Crossover podcast with Mudblood. Andrew & Paddy talk, life on the road,Kevin Hart & being ill
Andrew Ryan
1.7K views
53:14Winston Hodges on Going Viral, Kevin Hart's Funny AF & Headlining His First Tour
Martin Amini
1.6K views
0:51Kevin Hart Roast, The View, Jokes and More
Adam Hunter
1.5K viewsChannels on this page: Broderick Dornell Smiley, Ron Josol, Gloria RodrĂguez, Emma Willmann, W. Kamau Bell, Gary Owen, Nate Jackson, Caitlin Peluffo, Steve Harvey, Richard Herring, Jeff Dye, Matt Ruby, Daliso Chaponda, Londale Theus Jr., Andrew Ryan, Martin Amini, Adam Hunter
Frequently asked questions
Who is Kevin Hart?
Kevin Darnell Hart (born July 6, 1979) is an American comedian and actor.
What was Kevin Hart's first breakthrough?
After winning several stand-up comedy competitions, Hart had his first breakthrough when Judd Apatow cast him in a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared (2001).
What comedy albums has Kevin Hart released?
His first stand-up album was I'm a Grown Little Man (2009). He has since released four more comedy albums: Seriously Funny (2010), Laugh at My Pain (2011), Let Me Explain (2013), and What Now? (2016).
Under what name did Kevin Hart give his first stand-up performance?
Hart's first stand-up performance took place at The Laff House in his native Philadelphia under the name of Lil Kev, which did not go well, and he was booed offstage several times.
What award did Kevin Hart receive in 2024?
He received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2024. He has also received nominations for two Grammy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards.
