Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Emmy and Grammy-nominated Kevin Hart embarked on his stellar career from humble beginnings. Launching his journey as a comedian during an amateur night at a local comedy club, Hart has since become a Hollywood box office phenomenon. He has starred in eleven number-one box office films, accumulating over $4.23 billion in global revenue. His remarkable contributions to comedy were recently honored with the Kennedy Center’s annual Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy, making him the 25th recipient and the youngest to date.
Beyond his box office success, Hart has established himself as a successful entrepreneur. He is the Chairman of Hartbeat, a global media company focused on comedy and culture, aiming to unite the world through laughter. This next-generation media company merges Hartbeat Productions’ top-tier TV and film production capabilities with Laugh Out Loud’s extensive distribution network, alongside its marketing, sales, branded content, and digital and social media strengths. Hart also founded HartBeat Ventures, further expanding his business ecosystem and driving growth and innovation.
Kevin Hart continues to be a prolific creator, starring in and producing feature films, television shows, and podcasts through Hartbeat for partners like Netflix, Peacock, Sirius XM, and Audible. Audiences can anticipate Hart starring in and executive producing Peacock’s drama series Fight Night later in 2024.
Currently, Hart is captivating audiences nationwide with his ninth stand-up special, “Acting My Age.” His previous special, “Reality Check,” was recognized by Billboard as the #1 Comedy Tour of 2022, and in 2023, Billboard named Hart the Highest Grossing Comedian of the year. In 2020, his seventh hour-long stand-up special, “Zero Fu**ks Given,” became Netflix’s biggest stand-up special of the year, earning him a Grammy nomination for “Best Comedy Album.” His talent has also been recognized with Emmy nominations for “Die Hart,” and its sequel “Die Hart 2: Die Harter” for “Outstanding Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series,” as well as for his docu-series, “Don’t F**k This Up.” Adding to his accolades, Kevin Hart is a two-time New York Times Best Selling author, and his debut Audible original, “The Decision,” received an Audie award nomination for “Best Original Audiobook in 2021.”
Hart is also a founding partner in several successful ventures, including the premium tequila brand Gran Coramino, the plant-based fast-food restaurant Hart House, and the nutritional wellness brand VitaHustle. His impressive brand partnerships include collaborations with Sam’s Club, Audemars Piguet, Fabletics Men, Chase J.P Morgan, Draft Kings, Hydrow, NutraBolt, and Therabody, cementing his status not just as an entertainer but as a significant figure in the business world.
