Broderick Stephen Harvey was born on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia, to Jesse Harvey and Eloise Harvey. He spent the majority of his childhood in Cleveland, Ohio, along with his four siblings. He graduated from Glenville High School in Cleveland in 1974, after which his family returned to West Virginia. For his higher education, Harvey attended both Kent State University and West Virginia University. Of African-American descent, Harvey is known for his charismatic personality and distinctive appearance.
Before discovering his passion for comedy, Harvey held a variety of jobs. These included working as an insurance salesman, mail carrier, and even trying his hand at amateur boxing.
Harvey’s journey into comedy began in 1985 when he performed stand-up for the first time at the Hilarities Comedy Club. His decision to pursue comedy came with challenges; during his early years, he struggled financially and was homeless for a time. A major turning point occurred in 1990 when Harvey became a finalist in the Second Annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search. This visibility led to his opportunity to host the famed variety show, It’s Showtime at the Apollo.
In 1994, Harvey starred in the sitcom Me and the Boys, followed by his role as the lead in The Steve Harvey Show, which aired on The WB Network from 1996 to 2002. His popularity grew, and in 1997 he joined fellow comedians Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac in the comedy tour The Kings of Comedy. The tour’s success led to a Spike Lee-directed film adaptation, The Original Kings of Comedy, released in 2000.
| Birth Date: | 17 Jan, 1957 |
| Age: | 63 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Welch |
| Education: | West Virginia University Kent State University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American stand-up comedian and television host |
| Twitter Id: | IAmSteveHarvey |
| Spouse: | Marjorie Bridges |
