Movies Logo

James Ray Hart

January 1, 1944 — Jackson, Mississippi, USA

James Ray Hart is a professional wrestling manager, executive, composer, and musician currently signed with WWE in a Legends deal. He is best known for his work in WWE and World Championship Wrestling under his nickname "The Mouth of the South." He has managed many professional wrestlers, including Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart (no relation) and Jim Neidhart (The Hart Foundation), Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Jerry "The King" Lawler, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, King Kong Bundy, Earthquake, Dino Bravo, the Nasty Boys, The Giant, and The Honky Tonk Man. He is a one-time AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion. Before becoming involved with professional wrestling, Hart was a member of rock band The Gentrys, best known for their 1965 top five Billboard Hot 100 hit, "Keep on Dancing".

TNA iMPACT!

TNA iMPACT!

2004

Saturday Night's Main Event

Saturday Night's Main Event

1985

Monster Brawl

Monster Brawl

2011

WCW Monday Nitro

WCW Monday Nitro

1995

Thunder in Paradise

Thunder in Paradise

1994

The Sheik

The Sheik

2014

Thunder in Paradise 3

Thunder in Paradise 3

1995

I'm from Hollywood

I'm from Hollywood

1989