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)
Videos 1 to 24 of 42.
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
0:59Don’t 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.
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
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0:53Don't be suspicious Watch Livestream From Hell, out now on Prime Video
4.7K views
0:48Seems like it’s “sciutto for one” tonight
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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
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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.
Guest appearances 193 to 216 of 286.
1:21SURPRISE VISIT THE HOMMIE KEVIN HART AT HIS NETFLIX SPECIAL!
Michael Blackson
12.4K views
5:51Gary's Tea About Kevin Hart & The Weeknd
Broderick Dornell Smiley
12K views
0:48"I Beat Out Kevin Hart for a Part" - Michael Colyar
Michael Colyar
11.8K views
9:56Kevin Hart roasted by Na’im Lynn at Mark Twain Prize Dinner
Na'im Lynn
11.4K views
0:38That one time Kevin Hart got Molly | Jay Pharoah
Jared Antonio Farrow
10.7K views
4:52Gary's Tea About Judge Faith, Beyonce, "Power" & Kevin Hart
Broderick Dornell Smiley
10.7K views
5:51Kevin Hart's LOL Network • DINO ARCHIE • Just For Laughs
Dino Archie
10.2K views
3:44The Opportunities For Sheryl Underwood After Kevin Hart's Roast
Broderick Dornell Smiley
9.8K views
4:49Gary's Tea About Cardi B, Mama Joyce & Kevin Hart
Broderick Dornell Smiley
9.8K views
4:15Giving Thanks To Kevin Hart
Broderick Dornell Smiley
9.6K views
0:42Crystal Ferrier at Just For Laughs Kevin Hart’s LOL Network @crystalthecomedian
Crystal Ferrier
9.6K views
8:55Comedian Kevin Hart on the Steve Harvey Morning Show
Steve Harvey
9.5K views
1:02DC Young Fly Talks Kevin Hart And Inspiration
Steve Harvey
9.4K views
3:31Favorite Moments From The Roast Of Kevin Hart
Broderick Dornell Smiley
9.4K views
1:55Bill Burr on the Kevin Hart Controversy|THE NICK DI PAOLO SHOW CLIP
Nick Di Paolo
9K views
0:12Gerrie and Kevin Hart are turning the beat up in slowmotion on Habits - Tove Lo
Jandino Asporaat
8.9K views
6:37Kevin Hart Dealing With Ex-Employee Issues
Broderick Dornell Smiley
8.6K views
1:55:34I’M REASONABLE- HAPPY 100TH EPISODE! | THE ROAST OF KEVIN HART: ARE ANY JOKES OFF LIMITS?
Zainab Johnson
8.5K views
3:13Chelsea Handler Calls Out Kevin Hart Roast Comics Who Went Too Far
Broderick Dornell Smiley
8.4K views
0:23Kevin Hart's Advice to Himself | Michael Yo
Michael Yo
8.2K views
5:32What Kevin Hart Thought Of The Roast Joke About George Floyd
Broderick Dornell Smiley
8.1K views
0:57Bobby Lee on Success & Kevin Hart
Neal Brennan
7.9K views
5:45Gary's Tea About Kylie Jenner, Monica & Kevin Hart
Broderick Dornell Smiley
7.8K views
7:26Gary's Tea About Kevin Hart, Love & Hip Hop + Fantasia
Broderick Dornell Smiley
7.7K viewsChannels on this page: Michael Blackson, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Michael Colyar, Na'im Lynn, Jared Antonio Farrow, Dino Archie, Crystal Ferrier, Steve Harvey, Nick Di Paolo, Jandino Asporaat, Zainab Johnson, Michael Yo, 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.
