Meet the Actor: Kevin Darnell Hart
Born on the 6th of July, 1979, Kevin Darnell Hart is a versatile American comedian and actor renowned for his exceptional performances in both stand-up comedy and film-making. He is best known for his roles in The Neighborhood (CBS), where he showcased his comedic prowess, and in the Netflix series Bruh, where his acting skills projected his range and charisma to character.
As an award-winning actor, Kevin’s accolades include winning the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, a two-time nominations for the Grammy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. Having won 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 since had roles in films such as Paper Soldiers (2002), Scary Movie 3 (2003), Soul Plane (2004), In the Mix (2005), Little Fockers (2010), Think Like a Man (2012), Grudge Match (2013), Ride Along (2014) About Last Night (2014), Get Hard (2015), Central Intelligence (2016), The Secret Life of Pets film franchise (2016–2019), Ride Along 2 (2016), Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017), 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 2015, Time magazine named him on its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2017, he launched the Laugh Out Loud Network, a subscription video streaming service in partnership with Lionsgate.
Beyond the screen, Kevin has a deep passion for theatre and often draws on his stage roots to fuel his performances. Known for his dedication, charm, and versatility, Kelvin continues to make his mark as an actor to watch.
