Who is Steve Harvey?
A: Broderick Stephen Harvey, Sr. is an American television host, producer,
actor, and comedian.
Harvey began his career as a what?
A: A comedian.
He was later featured in The Original Kings of Comedy
after starring in what?
A: The Kings of Comedy Tour.
When was his last standup show?
A: It was in 2012.
Harvey is the host of both Family Feud and Celebrity
Family Feud, holding this role since when?
A: 2010.
As an author, he has written how many books?
A: Four, including his bestseller Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, which
was published in March 2009.
In 2017, Harvey founded what?
A: Steve Harvey Global, an entertainment company that houses his production
company East 112 and various other ventures.
He and his wife Marjorie are the founders of The Steve
and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, a what?
A: A nonprofit organization focused on youth education.
When was Harvey born?
A: On January 17, 1957.
Where was he born?
A: In Welch, West Virginia.
His first name is Broderick, named after whom?
A: Actor Broderick Crawford of the TV series Highway Patrol.
As a child Harvey had a severe what?
A: Stuttering problem which he eventually overcame.
What high school did he graduate from?
A: Glenville High School in 1974.
Shortly after high school, he attended what university?
A: Kent State University and West Virginia University and is a member of
Omega Psi Phi fraternity but never graduated.
Harvey has been a what?
A: A boxer, an autoworker, an insurance salesman, a carpet cleaner, and a
mail carrier.
When did he first perform stand-up comedy?
A: On October 8, 1985, at the Hilarities Comedy Club in Cleveland,
Ohio.
In the late 1980s, Harvey was homeless for how long?
A: Three years.
He slept in his 1976 Ford when not performing gigs that
provided a hotel, and he showered where?
A: At gas stations or swimming pool showers.
In 1997, Harvey continued his work in stand-up comedy,
performing on what?
A: The Kings of Comedy tour along with Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley,
and Bernie Mac.
The tour became the highest grossing comedy tour in
history, grossing how much in its first year?
A: $18 million and $19 million its second.
The comedy act would later be put together into a film
by Spike Lee called what?
A: The Original Kings of Comedy.
He appeared in what 2003 movie?
A: The Fighting Temptations alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé Knowles.
The same year he played the role of Clarence Johnson in
what film?
A: Love Don't Cost a Thing.
On August 2, 2012, Harvey performed his final stand-up
act at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, ending what?
A: A 27-year career as a stand-up comedian.
The two-hour performance was broadcast live on what?
A: Pay-per-view.
In 2013, Harvey became the first double host nominated
for a Daytime Emmy Award, receiving nominations for what?
A: Both Outstanding Talk Show Host and Outstanding Game Show Host.
He was also honored with what?
A: A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.