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Birth
Broderick Stephen Harvey, famously known as Steve Harvey, was born in Welch, West Virginia. -
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Early Life
During the late 1980's Steve was homeless for a few years. He slept in his car and took showers at local pools and gas stations. -
First Perfomance
His first stand-up comedy performance was in Cleveland at the Hilarities Comedy Club. -
Hard Work Pays Off
Steve Harvey's career took off in the early 1990s. And it all started when he was finished as a finalist in the Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search. -
First Tv Show
The Steve Harvey Show was created and aired on the Warner Brother Network. The show ran from 1996 to 2002. -
The Tour
Steve Harvey continued to dedicate time and passion to his craft and was rewarded for his hard work. He went on the Kings of Comedy tour along with Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac. The tour was a huge success becoming the highest-grossing tour in history. -
First Movie
His movie career began when he played his first acting role in "The Fighting Temptations". -
First Book
Steve wrote a book called "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man" and it was a hit. The book became a New York Times bestseller and spent 23 weeks at the #1 spot. -
End of an Era
At the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Steve put an end to a 27-year career in stand-up comedy. That same year Steve began his career as a talk show host. -
Moving On
Since moving on from stand-up, Steve has become a house name as a TV and radio host. He has hosted numerous Miss Universe pageants and radio shows. -
Branding
Harvey merged all of his businesses under the name Steve Harvey Global. Following this move, Steve obtained the licensee to produce Family Feud internationally. -
Current
Steve Harvey has enjoyed an illustrious career. These days he still continues to write books, host shows, and act in movies. His newest venture is a courtroom series where he is the judge and has the final say.