# Kevin Hart

> Kevin Hart is a Philadelphia-born comedian, actor, and entrepreneur who turned a rough start - booed off stage as 'Lil Kev' - into a $450 million empire. One of the most followed entertainers on the planet, he has sold out arenas worldwide, headlined Hollywood blockbusters, received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2024, and built a portfolio of businesses including tequila brand Gran Coramino (which crossed $200 million in lifetime retail sales), Fabletics Men, and media company HartBeat. In 2026, he struck a brand partnership with Authentic Brands Group and was the subject of a Netflix live roast featuring The Rock, Katt Williams, and Tom Brady.

- **Role:** Comedian, Actor & Founder at HartBeat / Gran Coramino
- **Organizations:** HartBeat Productions, Gran Coramino, Fabletics Men, Authentic Brands Group (partner), Coramino Fund
- **From:** Philadelphia, USA
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** High School Diploma, George Washington High School, Enrolled briefly, did not complete, Community College of Philadelphia
- **Known for:** Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2024) - the Kennedy Center's highest comedy honor, TIME 100 Most Influential People (2015), Laugh at My Pain tour grossed $15 million (2011)

## Career timeline

- **1997** — First stand-up set at The Laff House in Philadelphia as 'Lil Kev' - booed off stage
- **2001** — TV debut in Judd Apatow's comedy series Undeclared
- **2002** — Film debut in Paper Soldiers
- **2009** — Released debut stand-up special I'm a Grown Little Man
- **2011** — Laugh at My Pain comedy tour grosses $15 million; receives theatrical distribution
- **2012** — Think Like a Man becomes a box-office hit
- **2013** — Co-created and starred in Real Husbands of Hollywood; Let Me Explain comedy special
- **2014** — Ride Along with Ice Cube opens at #1 at the box office
- **2015** — Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People; starring in Get Hard
- **2016** — Central Intelligence with Dwayne Johnson released; What Now? concert film
- **2017** — Founded Laugh Out Loud Productions (later HartBeat); joined PokerStars as ambassador
- **2019** — Jumanji: The Next Level released; survived serious back injuries from car accident
- **2022** — Co-founded Gran Coramino tequila with Juan Domingo Beckmann; launched Fabletics Men
- **2023** — Tore abductors racing NFL player Stevan Ridley; Me Time on Netflix
- **2024** — Received 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at Kennedy Center (March 24)
- **2025** — Gran Coramino generates $85M in annual sales; Coramino Fund launches small business grants with AI training
- **2026** — Strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group announced (January); Netflix live roast airs May 10 featuring The Rock, Katt Williams, Tom Brady; Jumanji: Open World in development

## Achievements

- Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2024) - the Kennedy Center's highest comedy honor
- TIME 100 Most Influential People (2015)
- Laugh at My Pain tour grossed $15 million (2011)
- 173 million Instagram followers - one of the most followed entertainers globally
- HartBeat Productions valued at $650 million
- Gran Coramino tequila crosses $200 million in lifetime retail sales
- Four Primetime Emmy Award nominations
- Two Grammy Award nominations
- Multiple BET, NAACP Image, and MTV Awards
- Box-office star across Ride Along, Central Intelligence, Jumanji franchises

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — The Roast of Kevin Hart aired live on Netflix on May 10, 2026, featuring The Rock, Katt Williams, Tom Brady, and hosted by Shane Gillis. Hart is executive producing Sheryl Underwood's upcoming Netflix comedy special.
- **2026-01** — Kevin Hart announced a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) to co-own and manage the Kevin Hart brand globally, covering endorsements, brand extensions, and new verticals.
- **2025-12** — HartBeat laid off around a dozen employees; Hart stepped back from day-to-day CEO responsibilities.
- **2025-04** — Gran Coramino's Coramino Fund opened grant applications for entrepreneurs from underserved communities, pairing $10,000 grants with AI skills training.
- **2024-03** — Received the 25th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center, with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and Jimmy Fallon among the honorees present.

## Links

- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KevinHart4real
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinHart4real
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinhart4real/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HartKevin

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Last updated: 2026-05-19