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Jimmy Hart: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Jimmy Hart? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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James Ray "Jimmy" Hart (born January 1, 1944) is an American professional wrestling manager, executive, composer, and musician. He is signed to WWE in a Legends deal. He is best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF; renamed WWE in 2002) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He is known by the nickname "the Mouth of the South" (also given to Ted Turner). He was the AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion for five days in 1981. Hart has managed numerous prominent wrestlers including Andy Kaufman, Randy Savage, The Honky Tonk Man, Greg "the Hammer" Valentine, Jerry "the King" Lawler, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, Irwin R. Schyster, The Mountie, The Natural Disasters, Dino Bravo, The Nasty Boys, The Giant, Hulk Hogan, and Hart Foundation members Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart. Before becoming involved with professional wrestling, Hart was a member of the rock band the Gentrys. He also composed theme songs for multiple WWE wrestlers and released his own album, Outrageous Conduct, in 1985.

Quick facts about Jimmy Hart

  • Full name: Jimmy Hart
  • Born: 1943-01-01
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q529443

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Who is Jimmy Hart?

James Ray "Jimmy" Hart (born January 1, 1944) is an American professional wrestling manager, executive, composer, and musician.

What nationality is Jimmy Hart?

Jimmy Hart is United States.

When was Jimmy Hart born?

Jimmy Hart was born on 1943-01-01.

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