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Stand-up comedianKevin Hart
Kevin Hart (born July 6, 1979, in Philadelphia) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and producer.
- Born
- July 6, 1979, Philadelphia
- Big tours
- Laugh at My Pain · What Now?
- Mark Twain Prize
- 2024
- Tequila
- Gran Coramino
Who is Kevin Hart?
Kevin Hart (born July 6, 1979, in Philadelphia) is an American stand-up comedian, actor and producer. He built his name on big arena tours, and two of them, Laugh at My Pain (2011) and Let Me Explain (2013), were released in movie theaters.
On screen he became one of Hollywood's most bankable comedy stars, with Ride Along (2014) opposite Ice Cube, Central Intelligence (2016) and the Jumanji films with Dwayne Johnson, and his first dramatic lead, The Upside (2019). He co-created and starred in BET's Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013–2016).
In 2024 he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He runs the media company Hartbeat and has a tequila brand, Gran Coramino. Hart is married to Eniko Parrish and has four children.
Timeline
- 1979Born July 6 in Philadelphia.
- 2003Plays a small role in Scary Movie 3.
- 2009First big tour, I'm a Grown Little Man.
- 2011Laugh at My Pain tour grosses over $15 million; the concert film opens in theaters.
- 2013Let Me Explain hits theaters; Real Husbands of Hollywood premieres on BET.
- 2014Stars as Ben in Ride Along with Ice Cube.
- 2016Central Intelligence with Dwayne Johnson; Kevin Hart: What Now? opens in theaters (October 14).
- 2017Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
- 2018Named host of the 2019 Academy Awards (December 4), then steps down two days later over old tweets.
- 2019First dramatic lead, The Upside.
- 2022LOL and Hartbeat Productions merge into Hartbeat.
- 2024Receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Stand-up specials & tours
Movies & TV
Kevin Hart FAQ
How old is Kevin Hart?
He was born July 6, 1979, in Philadelphia, so he is 47 (as of October 2026).
Who is Kevin Hart's wife?
He married Eniko Parrish near Santa Barbara, California, on August 13, 2016. He was married to Torrei Hart from 2003 until their divorce (filed 2010).
What is Kevin Hart's tequila brand?
Gran Coramino, a tequila sold under his name (grancoramino.com).
Why did Kevin Hart step down as Oscars host?
He was announced as host of the 2019 Academy Awards on December 4, 2018, and withdrew two days later after backlash over homophobic tweets he had posted in 2010 and 2011.
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