Steve Harvey

Date of Birth: January 17, 1957

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

Broderick Stephen “Steve” Harvey, born January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia, is a multifaceted American entertainer known for his work as a comedian, actor, television host, and author. He began his career in the late 1980s as a stand-up comedian and gained national attention as a host on Showtime at the Apollo. Harvey solidified his place in television history with “The Steve Harvey Show,” which aired from 1996 to 2002. Harvey’s career took another significant leap when he became the host of the popular game show “Family Feud” in 2010, a role he continues to excel in. His hosting abilities have also been showcased in “Steve Harvey’s Big Time Challenge,” “Steve Harvey,” a self-titled talk show, and the Miss Universe pageant, where he famously announced the wrong winner in 2015 but handled the situation with grace and humor. In addition to his television career, Harvey is a best-selling author. His book “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” has been turned into a successful film series. Harvey’s influence extends into radio, where he hosts “The Steve Harvey Morning Show,” a top-rated syndicated radio program. Harvey is also a philanthropist, establishing the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, which provides youth outreach services. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks early in life, including homelessness and failed business ventures, Harvey has become an inspiring success story, known for his motivational speaking and commitment to helping others achieve their dreams.

5 Interesting Facts about Steve Harvey

1. Before his success in entertainment, Steve Harvey worked as a boxer, an autoworker, an insurance salesman, a carpet cleaner, and a mailman.

2. He once lived out of his car for three years while struggling to break into comedy.

3. Harvey has received multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for his work on “Family Feud” and his talk shows.

4. He is a devout Christian and often credits his faith for his success.

5. Steve Harvey is a best-selling author, with his book “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” achieving significant commercial success and being adapted into a film series.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Steve Harvey

1. “You can’t go forward and backward at the same time.”

2. “Failure is a great teacher, and I think when you make mistakes and you recover from them and you treat them as valuable learning experiences, then you’ve got something to share.”

3. “Your setback is just a setup for your comeback.”

4. “Do not ignore your gift. Your gift is the thing you do the absolute best with the least amount of effort.”

5. “If you want to be successful, you have to jump, there’s no way around it. When you jump, I can assure you that your parachute will not open right away. But if you do not jump, your parachute will never open. If you’re safe, you’ll never soar!”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Steve Harvey has achieved an estimated net worth of $200 million at the height of his career.

Children

Steve Harvey has seven children: four biological children and three stepchildren. His biological children include twin daughters Brandi and Karli, and sons Broderick Jr. and Wynton. He also has three stepchildren from his marriage to Marjorie Bridges: Morgan, Jason, and Lori.