Harvey Fierstein

Biography

Born 06/06/1954

One of America's first few openly gay major celebrities, actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein (pronounced Fire-steen) didn't need to "come out" after he became famous and was never "outed" against his will. In many ways a typical product of the post-Stonewall off-Broadway and live performance art...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2003, received Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
In 2000, received Humanitas Prize for Childrens animation
In 1989, received CableACE Award for Best Writing, Drama Special

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Highlights

In 2005, Cast as Tevye the milkman opposite Rosie O'Donnell, in the Broadway revival of the musical, "Fiddler on the Roof"
In 2002, Had supporting role as the corrupt head of a charitable organization in "Death to Smoochy"
In 2000, Wrote the "Andy & Amos" segment of Showtime's "Common Ground", a drama special examining gay and lesbian life

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