James Ray Hart
Biography
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".
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Carmen Electra's Naked Women Wrestling League: Naked Revolution
as Self
2007
WrestleMania
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1985
WWE Hall of Fame 2023
as Jimmy Hart
2023
WCW Clash of the Champions XXX
as Jimmy Hart
1995
WrestleMania II
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1986
WWE WrestleMania V
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1989
WWE WrestleMania III
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1987
Battle of the WWE Superstars
as Himself (Manager)
1990
WWE Grudges, Gripes & Grunts
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1993
2nd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1991
3rd Annual Battle of the WWE Superstars
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1992
WWE WrestleFest '90
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1990
WWE Wrestling Grudge Matches
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1993
Monster Brawl
as Himself
2011
WWE WrestleFest '91
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1991
WWE WrestleFest '92
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1992
WWE Crunch Classic
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1992
WWE UK Fan Favorites 1993
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1993
WWE Hottest Matches
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1990
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
as Jimmy Hart (Manager)
1986
TV Appearances
WCW Thunder
1998
WCW Monday Nitro
1995
Hogan Knows Best
2005
Raw
as Himself
1993
Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling
2008
Dark Side of the Ring
as Self
2019
WWE's Most Wanted Treasures
as Jimmy Hart
2021
Biography: WWE Legends
as Jimmy Hart
2021
10 Things Every Guy Should Experience
as Self
2004
Memphis Wrestling
2003
Raw
as Jimmy Hart
1993
WWE Legends' House
as Himself
2014