Biography & Overview
Kevin Darnell Hart is an American comedian and actor known for his energetic stand-up comedy and blockbuster movies. He gained prominence after winning several stand-up comedy competitions and receiving a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared (2001) cast by Judd Apatow.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Kevin Darnell Hart
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Date of Birth
- July 6, 1979
- Religion
- Christian
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 5' 4" (163 cm)
- Eye Color
- Dark Brown
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
Community College of Philadelphia
Schools
George Washington High School, Philadelphia
Colleges / Universities
Community College of Philadelphia
Family & Relationships
- Mother
- Nancy
- Child
- Sons - Kenzo (with Eniko Parrish), Hendrix (with Torrei) Daughters - Kaori (with Eniko Parrish), Heaven (with Torrei)
- Sibling
- Youngest of two boys
Career Milestones & Awards
2001 — Debut Year
Notable Works & Projects
Television
2001Undeclared (2001), Die Hart (Emmy-nominated)
Awards & Honors
• 2012 - 'Best Actor Award' at the BET Awards for 'Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain' (2011) 2014 • 'Outstanding Comedy Series' at the NAACP Image Awards for 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' (2013) • 'Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series' at the NAACP Image Awards
• 2012 - 'Best Actor Award' at the BET Awards for 'Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain' (2011) 2014 • 'Outstanding Comedy Series' at the NAACP Image Awards for 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' (2013) • 'Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series' at the NAACP Image Awards for 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' (2013) • 'Entertainer of the Year' at the NAACP Image Awards • 'Artist of the Year' at the Acalpulco Black Film Festival for 'Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain' (2013) • 'Artist of the Year' at the Acalpulco Black Film Festival for 'This Is the End' (2013) • 'Choice Movie Actor: Comedy' at Teen Choice Awards for 'Ride Along' (2014) • 'Choice Comedian' at Teen Choice Awards • 2015 - 'Comedic Genius Award' at the MTV Movie Awards 2016 • 'Top Comedy Tour Award' at the Billboard Touring Awards • 'Favorite Comedic Movie Actor Award' at the People's Choice Awards for 'The Wedding Ringer' (2015) • 'Favorite Cable TV Actor Award' at the People's Choice Awards for 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' (2013) 2017 • 'Favorite Villain Award' at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for 'The Secret Life of Pets' (2016) • 'Most Wanted Pet Award' at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards for 'The Secret Life of Pets' (2016) • 2018 - 'The Comedy Act of 2018 Award' at the People's Choice Awards
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 1Inspired to pursue comedy after watching Eddie Murphy's Delirious stand-up video
- 2Founded production company Hartbeat Productions in 2009
- 3Launched digital comedy network Laugh Out Loud in 2017
- 4Merged Hartbeat Productions and Laugh Out Loud in 2022
