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.
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.
Born in Harlem, New York, to Jewish immigrants of German background. His father was a promoter.