Join the Montauk Historical Society on July 12 for an amazing night on the Lighthouse grounds with this award-winning comedian!
Emmy & Grammy-nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, where he launched his career as a comedian during an amateur night at a local comedy club. Over the years Hart has become Hollywood’s box-office powerhouse, opening eleven films at number one at the box office and grossing more than in $4.23 billion global revenue. In 2024 Kevin received the Kennedy Center’s annual Mark Twain Prize for American Comedy, the award’s 25th recipient and the youngest honoree to date.
Hart, known for his impressive work ethic, is also the chairman of Hartbeat, a global, multi-platform media company that creates entertainment at the intersection of comedy and culture, with a mission to keep the world laughing together. This next-generation media company unites best-in-class TV & film production capabilities with an expansive distribution network, along with its marketing, sales, experiential, branded content, digital and social capabilities. Hart is also the Founder of HartBeat Ventures.
As someone who “fell in love with the idea of comedy,” Hart continues to develop, star, and produce feature films, television, and podcasts via Hartbeat for his various partners which include Netflix, Peacock, Sirius XM and Audible. In 2024, Hart starred and was the Executive Producer of Peacock’s drama series Fight Night.
