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
4.8M views
1:01Livestream From Hell | Official Trailer | Hartbeat
124.5K views
1:17Asking for a friend.. Watch Livestream From Hell, out now on Prime Video
109.7K views
0:55Unexpected wisdom from Black elders be like
83.2K views
0:35It be ya own kids smh
73.4K views
0:29Bill Maher ain't here to play games
42K views
0:42The way Hannah Montana went triple platinum in the 2000s
42K views
0:29Daniel Kaluuya's Mt. Rushmore is valid
39.7K views
0:52One search and Web MD will have you planning your funeral arrangements
24.7K views
0:59Donāt you blame this on me
23.1K views
0:59Just be arguing over the smallest things
21.2K views
0:49Trust was tested and suspicions were high. NOBODY was safe.
20.5K views
2:03Friends turn into enemies once a murder mystery pops off
18.9K views
1:01What do you get when you leave Kevin, Kai & Druski with a camera? A Livestream From Hell, apparently
14.5K views
1:02Babygirl playing chess not checkers
11.7K views
0:45Now who got Kevin's house swatted??? Watch Livestream From Hell, out now on Prime Video
6.8K views
0:53Don't be suspicious Watch Livestream From Hell, out now on Prime Video
4.7K views
0:48Seems like itās āsciutto for oneā tonight
4.6K views
0:38The James Brown wisdom Eddie Murphy never forgot
4.3K views
0:51Is that a threat?: Watch Trapstar: Queen of the Game, out now on @atwistofficial
3.8K views
0:40Always take Unc's advice with a grain of salt...
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1:07Karl knew he was HIM since day 1
2.4K views
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.
Guest appearances 121 to 144 of 286.
0:16Kevin Hart at the blackjack table. Me nearby, emotionally invested with no financial exposure
Sebastian Maniscalco
117.1K views
1:55I'm Coming For Kevin Hart
Steve Harvey
115.5K views
1:14Mark Normand and 2 Kevin Harts
Chris Distefano
111.3K views
1:08:31Kevin Hart Roast was a Humiliation Ritual | Dante Nero, Akeem Woods, and Vishnu Vaka | IGWT 682
Godfrey
107.3K views
1:48:55Roast of Kevin Hart (AMA) NETFLIX IS A JOKE
Jason Michael Oakerson
105.7K views
0:33DcYoungFly Kevin Hart and Fabulous roasting each other in the club in Atlanta lol
John Richard Whitfield
101.7K views
1:01:48Gary Owen & Wife Kenya On R Kelly and Kevin Hart & Ellen | Podcast EP64
Gary Owen
93.5K views
8:10The Time Ice Cube & Conan Shared A Lyft With Kevin Hart | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
92.5K views
0:21Saque a la fuerza a Kevin Hart.
Marko
91.5K views
14:57Kevin Hart Goes Day Drinking with Seth, Talks Almost Dying and Plays the Day Drinking Slot Machine
Seth Meyers
91.3K views
4:13Rob Riggleās Marathon Advice For Kevin Hart: Protect The Nipples | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
83.8K views
4:11Would Kevin Hart Rather Have His Daughter Marry A Que Or An Alpha? (2018)
Broderick Dornell Smiley
81.4K views
1:35Ed Helms on Doing Stand-Up with Kevin Hart
Jimmy Kimmel
79K views
9:34Ben Marshall on Kissing Harry Styles on SNL, Meeting Steven Spielberg & Working with Kevin Hart
Jimmy Kimmel
77.6K views
3:01Kevin Hart: Shaq Has The Body Of A Dutch Woman | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
76K views
0:34Kevin Hart & The Rock facetimed my wife on our wedding day.
Gary Owen
75.2K views
6:58Auditioning to be Kevin Hartās Understudy in LIFT | The Understudy
Munyaradzi Oliver Chawawa
75K views
1:48FUNNY Voice Over Work - Kevin Hart Cartoon - Shari Headley - GloZell
GloZell
74K views
4:47Kevin Hart Demonstrates His Angry Foot Shuffle | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
69.6K views
0:44Leave Kevin Hart alone
Neal Brennan
65.3K views
0:4410k from really was more than I had Story from Kevin Hart Roast
Jason Michael Oakerson
64.3K views
5:23How Kevin Hart Uplifted Traci Braxton During Her Cancer Battle
Broderick Dornell Smiley
62.2K views
6:41Ex-Nanny Criticizes Kevin Hart's Wife
Broderick Dornell Smiley
61.9K views
5:51Gary's Tea About Cynthia Bailey, Kevin Hart & NeNe Leakes
Broderick Dornell Smiley
60.9K viewsChannels on this page: Sebastian Maniscalco, Steve Harvey, Chris Distefano, Godfrey, Jason Michael Oakerson, John Richard Whitfield, Gary Owen, Conan O'Brien, Marko, Seth Meyers, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Jimmy Kimmel, Munyaradzi Oliver Chawawa, GloZell, Neal Brennan
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.
