Kent was a New York City District Attorney in 1985. He spent 12 years touring as a National Headline Stand-Up Comedian before coming to Hollywood in 1992 to pursue a career in acting. Kent spent 6 seasons doubling Dr. Phil on his television show. Kent received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook, a Masters Degree from New York Institute of Technology and his Law Degree from Texas Southern School of Law. He spent his childhood in Fresh Meadows Queens playing stick ball, flipping baseball cards and dreaming of becoming Micky Mantle..