Harvey Fierstein

Birthday: 6 June 1954, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Height: 189 cm

Harvey Fierstein was born on June 6, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Mulan (1998), Independence Day (1996) and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993).

Actually, I think the average voice is like 70 percent tone and 30 percent noise. My voice is 95 per Show more Actually, I think the average voice is like 70 percent tone and 30 percent noise. My voice is 95 percent noise. Hide

Beware of anyone who says they know. Trust me, they don't, or they wouldn't have to say they did. Beware of anyone who says they know. Trust me, they don't, or they wouldn't have to say they did.

[on Torch Song Trilogy (1988)] I'm happy that we made it. Is it everything I wanted it to be? Is any Show more [on Torch Song Trilogy (1988)] I'm happy that we made it. Is it everything I wanted it to be? Is anything ever? I fought with [director] Paul Bogart because I had based the entire third act on a song by Big Maybelle. When we went to make the movie, Paul refused to put it in the movie. We used a beautiful Ella Fitzgerald recording of "This Time the Dream's on Me", which is very pretty, but it doesn't have that emotion. But to Paul, it did. It's life. I really am a theater person. That means you put something out there, and you let it go. Tomorrow night is a new performance. Hide

Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition Show more Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself. Hide

Always admit when you're wrong. You'll save thousands in therapy... and a few friendships too. Always admit when you're wrong. You'll save thousands in therapy... and a few friendships too.

[on the late Robin Williams] Robin was friend, boss, brother, inspiration. His generosity and intell Show more [on the late Robin Williams] Robin was friend, boss, brother, inspiration. His generosity and intelligence knew no limits. Only his home planet could destroy him. Hide

The great thing about suicide is that it's not one of those things you have to do now or you lose yo Show more The great thing about suicide is that it's not one of those things you have to do now or you lose your chance. I mean, you can always do it later. Hide

Harvey Fierstein's FILMOGRAPHY

All as Actor (205) as Creator (2)

The Wiz Live

Hairspray Live!

Harvey Fierstein'S roles

Stan Hatter

Buster Keaton

Kenneth

Merv Green

John Decker

Frank

Yao

Marty Gilbert

Edna Turnblad

Karl