Kevin Hart is an American comedian and actor. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hart began his career by winning several amateur comedy competitions at clubs throughout New England, culminating in his first real break in 2001 when he was cast by Judd Apatow for a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared. Hart’s comedic reputation continued to grow with the release of his first stand-up album, I’m a Grown Little Man, and performances in the films Think Like a Man, Grudge Match, Ride Along, and its sequel Ride Along 2.