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“You have to dream big and believe that you will succeed”- Steve Harvey

Broderick Steven Harvey

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Broderick Steven Harvey is an American television host, producer, actor, comedian, and writer. He started his career as a stand-up comedian and later became an actor. His television and film debut started simultaneously. Harvey’s flagship show, ‘The Steve Harvey Show’ (1996-2002) on The WB shot him to stardom. He was popularly known for his observational humor and self-help advice about relationships.

Steve Harvey Personal Details

Name Broderick Steve Harvey
Nickname Steve Harvey
Age (As of 2022) – 65 years
Date of Birth 17-Jan-57
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Place of Birth Welch, West Virginia, U.S.
Profession Television host, producer, actor, comedian, and writer
Father’s Name Jesse Harvey (Coal miner)
Mother’s Name Eloise Vera Harvey (Sunday school teacher)
Siblings Terry Harvey (Brother)
Marital Status Married
Spouse Marjorie Elaine Harvey (Present wife), Mary Lee Shackelford (Ex-wife), and Marcia Harvey (Ex-wife)
Children Sons – Wynton Harvey, Broderick Harvey Jr., and Jason Harvey
Daughters Lori Harvey, Morgan Harvey, Brandi Harvey, and Karli Harvey
Net Worth The US $160 million (Approximately)

Steve Harvey’s Early Life

  • Harvey’s first name ‘Broderick’ is named after Broderick Crawford (actor) of the TV series Highway Patrol.
  • He had a stuttering problem during childhood, which he later overcame.
  • Harvey shifted to Cleveland, Ohio with his family, when he was young.
  • Before being a comedian, he worked as an insurance salesman, mailman, autoworker, boxer, and carpet cleaner.
  • Harvey is an active humanitarian and philanthropist.

Steve Harvey’s Educational Qualifications

  • Harvey pursued his schooling from Glenville High School, Glenville, Cleveland, Ohio in 1974.
  • Later he went to Kent State University and West Virginia University.

Steve Harvey’s Professional Journey

  • Harvey began his stand-up comedy career on October 8, 1985, at the Hilarities Comedy Club in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • In 1990, he hosted the music TV show, ‘It’s Showtime at the Apollo’.
  • Harvey’s success as a comedian, made him bag a lead role in the short-lived ABC show, ‘Me and the Boys in 1994.
  • He gained stardom in 1996 with his flagship show, ‘The Steve Harvey Show’, a popular hit among the African-American community.
  • In 1997, Harvey performed on the Kings of Comedy tour along with Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac. It became the highest-grossing tour in history.
  • These comedy acts were later compiled into a film by Spike Lee called, The Original Kings of Comedy.
  • Harvey hosted a weekday morning radio program called, The Steve Harvey Morning Show, from September 2000 to May 2005.
  • From 2003-2005, he hosted the show, ‘Steve Harvey’s Big Time Challenge’, and performed as a comedian as well.
  • During this time, Harvey also wrote a book called, Steve Harvey’s Big Time.
  • In 2003, he starred as a supporting actor in the films, The Fighting Temptations and Love Don’t Cost a Thing.
  • In 2004, he was seen in the films, ‘Johnson family Vacation’ and ‘You Got Served’, followed by an appearance in ‘Racing Stripes’ in 2005.
  • Harvey released his stand-up special, ‘Steve Harvey: Don’t Trip… He Ain’t Through with Me Yet’ in 2006.
  • He hosted the Disney Dreamers Academy, a teen-focused personal and professional enrichment event, in 2008.
  • In 2010, he hosted the television show, ‘Family Feud’.
  • Harvey performed his final stand-up act at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, ending his 27-year-old stand-up comedian career.
  • He hosted the Miss Universe pageant from 2015 till 2018 in Las Vegas, the Philippines, and Thailand.
  • In September 2017, Harvey started with a new syndicated talk show by the name, ‘Of Steve’.
  • He hosted New Year’s Eve Special from Times Square for Fox in 2017.
  • By the end of 2018, Harvey hosted the 8th annual NFL Honors.
  • He launched a learning hub called, Vault, in 2019.
  • Harvey invested in the takeover of HDNet along with Anthem Sports & Entertainment.

Steve Harvey’s Awards and Achievements

Year Name of Award
1999 – 2002 NAACP Image Awards outstanding actor in a comedy series
2001 NAACP Image Award entertainer of the year
2007 Radio and Records magazine
2011 BET Humanitarian awards

 

2013 Favorite New Talk show host – 39th People’s Choice Awards

Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Marconi Award winner – Syndicated Personality of the year

2014 – 2017 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding news/Talk/Info series
2014 Daytime Emmy award for outstanding game show host – Family Feud

Daytime Emmy Award for outstanding talk show informative

NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee (Radio)

2015 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Host

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Informative

Marconi Award winner – Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year

2016 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Host

NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Variety Series/Special (as host of Family Feud)

Honorary Doctorate Degree Received at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama

2017 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host

Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host

2018 Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host
2019 NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding host in a reality show

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