- Hart was a good friend of actors Monty Woolley and Clifton Webb in the 1920's. Unlike his friends, he is remembered as a closeted homosexual who was deeply conflicted and ashamed about his sexuality.
- American lyricist who wrote the words to "My Funny Valentine," "Lover," "Isn't It Romantic," "Blue Moon" and other immortal pop-music standards. Also remembered for his collaboration with the composer Richard Rodgers.
- Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame of 1970.
- Older brother of actor Teddy Hart.
- Portrayed by Mickey Rooney in Words and Music (1948).
- Born in Harlem, New York, to Jewish immigrants of German background. His father was a promoter.
- Richard Rodgers and his musical, "Pal Joey," at the Porchlight Music Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for a 2013 Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for Midsize Musical Production.
- Studied at the Columbia University School of Journalism for two years.
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