A Detailed Biography of Steve Harvey, As a Successful Comedian, Writer, Actor, and Producer
Known As: Steve Harvey
Real Name / Completer Name: Broderick Stephen Harvey
Some Quick Facts
Birthday: January 17, 1957
Born In: Welch, West Virginia
Country of Origin: United States of America
Age: 63 Years
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Famous As: Comedian
Height: 1.85 M
Family, & Relationships:
Spouse/Ex-: Marjorie Bridges (M. 2007), Marcia Harvey (M. 1980–1994), Mary Shackelford (M. 1996–2005)
Father: Jesse Harvey
Mother: Eloise Harvey
Children: Brandi Harvey, Broderick Harvey Jr., Karli Harvey, Wynton Harvey
Last Update: 2020
Source of Wealth: Profession Comedian/Actor
Net Worth: $180 million
Some Amazing Facts About the One-Man Comedian
Steve Harvey is a well-known, and stand-up American all-round entertainer, who wears various hats. He is a television host, a comedian, a producer, and a radio personality. It is just to name a few of his job titles. As a one-man comedian, Harvey started his career and soon grew to become an actor. Luckily, he made his film, and television debuts almost at the same time.
On the other hand, what brought Steve to fame was his flagship show, named ‘The Steve Harvey Show,’ that aired for more than seven years, from 1996 until 2002. The show was so popular that it gave Harvey a household name and brought him huge acceptance, and popularity. There also was a stream of a few other shows including “the Steve Talk Show”, ‘The Steve Harvey Morning Show’, ‘Family Feud’, ‘Little Big Shots’ and its spinoff ‘Little Big Shots: Forever Young’ and ‘Steve Harvey’s Funderdome’.
Harvey also has a good hand in writing, producing, and film acting. Most of the roles he has played in the films are diverse and reflect his life experiences and many interests. There was once a time when he realized that he can’t stand, and face the audiences as a solo comedian, yet soon he overcame all his fears, and when he once discovered the art of comedy he never looked back but proceeded ahead.
Childhood, Early Life, & Education
Steve Harvey was born on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia. His father Jesse Harvey was a coal miner, while his mother Eloise Harvey was a housewife. He was the youngest of his four siblings. For some financial reasons, they had to move to Cleveland, Ohio, where Harvey graduated from high school. Following his graduation, he moved back to West Virginia to get a higher university education. After university he did odd jobs like boxing, delivering mail, and even selling insurance, etc.
Career As A Solo Comedian
Harvey could never find his niche until he got a chance to start performing the stand-up comedy in 1985. Initially, he performed on small stages as a One Man comedian for four years, but he found real success when in 1989, he reached the finals for the Second Annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search in 1989.
In 1993 He got an opportunity to take over as host Showtime at the Apollo in 1993. The show lasted for seven years and ended in 2000. For six years of his comedian career, from 1996 until 2002 Steve Harvey had his own sitcom on the WB Network. The show was named, ‘The Steve Harvey Show’, which collected great appreciation. This show formed a relationship between him and Cedric the Entertainer, who became his partner on the Kings of Comedy Tour.
In that tour D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac also accompanied them. Fortunately, this tour became the highest-grossing comedy tour to date in American history. Some other projects made by Harvey include his daily talk radio show like the Steve Harvey Morning Show. Moreover, he has also appeared in movies, such as You Got Served. Most recently Harvey has become the host of Family Feud.
Some Of The Best Performances, Work Outs, & Highlights Made By Harvey
Read some of the best highlights of Steve Harvey’s career. You can’t help appreciating him for making such amazing efforts, and achievements.
Four-time winner: NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)
2007: Syndicated Personality/Show of the Year – Radio & Records magazine
2011: BET Humanitarian Award – 2011 BET Awards
2013: Favorite New Talk Show Host – 39th People’s Choice Awards
2013: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
2016: Honorary Doctorate Degree Received at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama
2017: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host – Steve Harvey
2017: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host – Family Feud
Awards & Achievements
He is undoubtedly one of the most talented, and gifted American entertainers of recent decades. Steve Harvey has earned the prestigious Daytime Emmy Award five times in different categories. Furthermore, he is also the winner of the NAACP Image Award 14 times. He has also won the BET Humanitarian Award in 2011, the 39th People’s Choice Award in the category, and ‘Favorite New Talk Show Host’ in 2013. He has also got the credit of changing the name of the street with his name. It was the street, where he lived in his childhood, and in 2015, East 112th Cleveland Street was named as Steve Harvey Way.
Marital Status, Family & Personal Life
Steve Harvey has made three marriages. He is currently married to Marjorie Bridges, who had three children from her previous marriage. They are now having seven children and four grandchildren. He is a devout Christian by faith.
Steve Harvey’s Net Worth, and Credits
Harvey has been listed as one of the richest comedians in the world, alongside the likes of Kevin Hart, Larry David, Matt Groening, and Jerry Seinfeld. As of 2020, Steve Harvey’s estimated net worth is roughly $180 million.
