Harvey Fierstein - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 06, 1952 |
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| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Harvey Fierstein's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Harvey Fierstein is best known for his Tony Award-winning play 'Torch Song Trilogy,' his roles in Broadway productions such as 'Hairspray' (as Edna Turnblad) and 'La Cage aux Folles,' as well as voicing Yao in Disney's 'Mulan.' |
Intro
Harvey Fierstein is an acclaimed American actor, playwright, and voice actor best known for his distinctive gravelly voice and his groundbreaking work in theater, particularly for his Tony Award-winning plays and performances.
Early Life & Background
Harvey Fierstein was born on June 6, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in a Jewish family and displayed an early interest in the arts, later attending the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Fierstein began acting in experimental theater as a teenager.
Career Highlights
- Wrote and starred in 'Torch Song Trilogy', winning Tony Awards for Best Play and Best Actor in a Play (1983)
- Won Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for 'La Cage aux Folles' (1984)
- Played Edna Turnblad in the Broadway musical 'Hairspray', winning another Tony Award (2003)
- Voice of Yao in the animated film 'Mulan' (1998)
- Notable activism and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights
Trivia
- Harvey Fierstein is known for his signature deep, gravelly voice.
- He became the first openly gay actor to win a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
- Was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2007.
FAQs
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Harvey Fierstein is 73 years old.
Harvey Fierstein was born the 6 June 1952.
Brooklyn, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About June 6th, 1952, in brief:
- Historical events: Marsha Blackburn, an American politician and businesswoman, was born on June 6, 1952, in Laurel, Mississippi. She has served as the senior United States senator from Tennessee since 2019.
- Day of the week: June 6th, 1952 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Lover by Peggy Lee (Gordon Jenkins Orchestra)
- Popular movie: High Noon directed by Fred Zinnemann
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