Kevin Hart is one of the biggest comedians on the planet and also, somewhat quietly, a pretty serious businessman. The comedy career gets all the attention for obvious reasons, but the business portfolio is no joke either.
He grew up in Philadelphia, started doing stand-up in the early 2000s, and ground it out on the comedy circuit for years before breaking through. Once he did, it was massive. His stand-up specials sell out stadiums, not arenas, stadiums. He's starred in a string of hit movies like the Jumanji sequels and Central Intelligence. And he's basically everywhere at all times.
But the business side is where it gets interesting for Shark Tank purposes. He founded HartBeat Productions, which produces content across film, TV, and digital. He co-founded the Laugh Out Loud Network for comedy streaming content. He's got equity deals, brand partnerships, and investments across multiple categories. The man treats his career like a diversified portfolio.
He also wrote "I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons," which is genuinely funny and also surprisingly insightful about building a career from nothing.
On Shark Tank as a guest shark, Hart brings energy, obviously, but also a real understanding of content, branding, and how to turn a personal brand into a business empire. He knows what it takes to connect with an audience and he's not just a celebrity playing investor. He's actually building businesses.
A few things worth knowing:
- One of the highest-grossing stand-up comedians in history
- Founded HartBeat Productions and co-founded the Laugh Out Loud Network
- Author of "I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons"
- Built a diversified entertainment and business portfolio beyond comedy