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Harvey Fierstein is an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter, known for his distinctive gravelly voice and his roles in Torch Song Trilogy, Hairspray, and Mrs. Doubtfire. He is the first openly gay actor to win a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play and to play a principal gay character in a TV series.
IMDb profile of Harvey Fierstein, an American actor, screenwriter and playwright who has been in several stage productions, films, shows and games. See his biography, awards, credits, photos, videos and more.
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- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Learn about the life and career of Harvey Fierstein, an American actor, playwright, and voice actor who won Tony Awards for Torch Song Trilogy and Hairspray Live!. Find out his trademarks, trivia, quotes, and filmography on IMDb.
- June 6, 1954
Learn about Harvey Fierstein's life and career in his candid and funny memoir, I Was Better Last Night. From Brooklyn to Broadway, from Warhol to AIDS, from Hairspray to Kinky Boots, he shares his stories of struggle, triumph, and humor.
Jul 25, 2024 · Harvey Fierstein is an American comedian, author, and playwright who wrote The Torch Song Trilogy and La Cage aux folles. He also starred in Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof, and Kinky Boots, and advocated for gay rights and representation.
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Mar 2, 2022 · Known both for his roles on Broadway ( Hairspray, Kinky Boots) and in Hollywood ( Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day ), Fierstein has, for decades, enjoyed that most precious of...
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May 20, 2022 · The legendary actor, playwright and drag queen shares his life story in I Was Better Last Night, a book that spans 59 years of gay culture and history. He also reflects on his role in the AIDS crisis and the importance of listening to younger queers.
