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My Take
Harvey Fierstein is one of theater's true originals, and that unmistakable gravelly voice is only the start of it. With Torch Song Trilogy he both wrote and starred his way to Tony glory, then won again decades later, proving his stage instincts never dulled. What moves me is how he turned his own identity and voice into his greatest creative weapons, refusing to soften himself to fit. Writer, actor, voice performer, trailblazer; his star on the Walk of Fame feels earned many times over. I hold deep respect for his honesty.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Harvey Fierstein
- Name (Japanese)
- ハーヴェイ・ファイアスタイン
- Reading
- はーゔぇい・ふぁいあすたいん
- Born
- June 6, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Horse
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / playwright / voice actor / writer / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- High School of Art and Design
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1983 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
- 1984 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
- Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play
- 1983 Theatre World Award
- 2003 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Harvey Fierstein born?
Born June 6, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Harvey Fierstein from?
Harvey Fierstein is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Harvey Fierstein do?
Harvey Fierstein works as singer, playwright, voice actor, writer, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.