"You wanna tell me who I am?". Harvey Forbes Fierstein (Brooklyn, 6 de junio de 1954) es un actor y escritor teatral estadounidense, famoso por haber ganado dos premios Tony (1982) como escritor y protagonista de su obra Torch Song Trilogy, acerca de un transformista gay en busca del amor verdadero y la familia, adems de por escribir la premiada adaptacin del musical La Cage Corrections? After a fall 2012 run at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago,[14] it opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway in April 2013. His breakthrough triumph came early, when he wrote and starred in "Torch Song Trilogy," a series of set pieces that originated at the underground institution La MaMa and ultimately became a Tony Award-winning juggernaut. Ive done it hundreds of times.". [13], Fierstein wrote the book for a stage musical version of the film Kinky Boots with music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper. [31] The show closed on May 1, 2011, after playing 433 performances and 15 previews. And wigs., I am in awe of Harvey Fiersteins theatrical history. In 1994, Fierstein became the first openly gay actor to play a principal gay character in a television series when he appeared as fashion designer Dennis Sinclair in the short-lived CBS series Daddy's Girls. [21], As one of the first openly gay celebrities in the United States, Fierstein helped make gay and lesbian life into viable subjects for contemporary drama "with no apologies and no climactic suicides".[22]. In the late 1970s Fierstein wrote a trilogy of plays (The International Stud, Fugue in a Nursery, and Widows and Children First), eventually performed together as Torch Song Trilogy. I know what the story is and I had the time to work on it without the pressure of being out of town and all of that so its a lot of fun. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. "I. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born June 6, 1954 Add to list Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy 7 wins & 6 nominations total Photos 65 Fierstein began his theatrical career in La Cage aux Folles, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 1984. I never breathe freely in the city. A s an actor and playwright, Harvey Fierstein has pushed the bounds of American theater with unconventional stories and characters. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). The 1982 Broadway production won him two Tony Awards, for Best Play and Best Actor in a Play; two Drama Desk Awards, for Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Actor in a Play;[10] and the Theatre World Award. Who is the male actor with the raspy voice? She wasnt an innocent. 47. I arrived at the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan, this total innocent from Brooklyn into this world of kids that wanted to be artists. She saw the humanity, and it wasnt gay or straight. He also starred in the film version of the musical, released in 1988. Harvey Fierstein was born on June 6, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. The answer is simple: years of smoking have taken their toll, and now his voice is gravelly and raspy. Fierstein used the occasion of I Was Better Last Night to positively reflect on his life, career, and the possibilities of drag. As much as it hurts, tell the truth, says the Tony-winning performer and playwright, tracing his path from Brooklyn to Broadway. In addition, he has been photographed smoking on a number of occasions, and has even been quoted as saying that "Cigarettes are the perfect food. Harvey Fierstein Opens Up About His Fiery Op-Ed on Russia's Anti-Gay Campaign (Q&A) The playwright and actor tells THR why he likens Putin to Hitler in the pages of The New York Times, and . Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library. This story has been shared 110,870 times. He then wrote and starred in Bella Bella, which debuted in 2019. The film adaptation earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination as Best Male Lead.[11]. 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Another singer with a very recognizable voice is Adele. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Beyond Broadway, gay rights activists welcomed Fiersteins commentaries in the early 21st century on the public television documentary series In the Life. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights Fierstein was born into a strict Jewish family. He is best known for his theater work in Torch Song Trilogy and Hairspray and movie roles in Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, and as the voice of Yao in Mulan and Mulan II.Fierstein won two Tony Awards, Best Actor in a Play and Best Play, for Torch Song Trilogy. The Tony-award . Like all your writing, your memoir is full of humor. "I can get up tomorrow if I wanted to, and shave really close and put on a bunch of makeup and walk around my town and see what that's like. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. [TOMT] [QUOTE] Movie or TV scene "Why is it spicy" in a deep, raspy voice. In addition to Torch Song Trilogy, La Cage aux Folles, and A Catered Affair, Fierstein's Broadway acting credits include playing the mother, Edna Turnblad, in Hairspray (2002), for which he won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. When I was doing drag early on, I would snatch a lot of her jewelry. Harvey Forbes Fierstein (born June 6, 1952) is an American actor and playwright, best known for his very gravelly, deep-pitched voice. Fiersteins Tony-winning book for the 1983 musical La Cage aux folles (adapted from Jean Poirets play) continued to move gay issues into the mainstream. Fierstein as Arnold Beckoff in his career-making 1982 Broadway play, Torch Song Trilogy., In 2003, the makeup artist Justen M. Brosnan doing Fiersteins makeup for the role of Edna Turnblad in Hairspray., When youre looking to talk to an audience, Fierstein says, you have to find that line between the tragedy and the comedy and the humanity., It will be one of the hottest tickets in town. Then I go into playing Tevye, and I am surrounded by five daughters and Ive grown my own beard and Im talking to God and Ive never been happier. [9], Fierstein is best known for the play and film Torch Song Trilogy, which he wrote and starred in both off-Broadway (with a young Matthew Broderick) and on Broadway (with Estelle Getty and Fisher Stevens). The man slipping on the banana peel. And you will even find humor. Harvey Fierstein made his professional acting debut at La Mama ETC in 1971 in Andy Warhol's only play, Pork. Through his friend Harry he meets a drag artist named Lola. And, Fierstein says, he grew up feeling a little off. Im sure he and my mother had many sleepless nights talking about what I was up to, wearing dresses, whatever. His other theater writings include Kinky Boots, Newsies, Casa Valentina (all Tony-nominated), A Catered Affair (twelve Drama Desk nominations), and Bella Bella, and his theater performances include, Torch Song Trilogy and Hairspray (Tony Awards for both), Fiddler on the Roof, La Cage aux Folles, Gently Down the Stream, and A Catered Affair. Harvey Fierstein was born June 6, 1952, in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City under the zodiac Gemini. Her unique vocal range and powerful singing style have made her one of the most successful artists of all time. theorize that memes are a viral phenomenon that may evolve by natural selection in a manner analogous to that of biological evolution. Harvey Fierstein was born, not made. If youre willing to listen, Im willing to dig. This video interview has been edited and condensed. Now, at 69, the multitalented Tony Award winner has added memoirist to his kaleidoscopic rsum. [Tag: beauty, youth ] From the movie: Torch Song Trilogy. And while he has been successful in quitting smoking himself, the damage to his voice has already been done. In a New Memoir, Harvey Fierstein Shares Gossip and Regrets, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/01/theater/harvey-fierstein-memoir.html. One of the most famous voices in the world is that of American singer Mariah Carey. Can we get this out of the way at the top? In addition to his theatrical work, Fierstein has authored op-eds for The New York Times,[23][24][25] HuffPost, and PBS. My mother was a New York City schoolteacher, and we had a fight over the Harvey Milk school for gay kids. "I. Feinstein was born on October 8, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. Whats the harm in looking back? he writes. In I Was Better Last Night, Fierstein recalls his career from a struggling New York actor to his life now with four Tony Awards and multiple other accolades. Gilbert Gottfried balances the fine line of funny and annoying by using his raspy voice to its fullest potential. [33], Speaking with People magazine in February 2022 to promote his memoir I Was Better Last Night, Fierstein stated, "I'm still confused as to whether I'm a man or a woman," and that as a child he often wondered if he'd been born in the wrong body. Harvey Fierstein Took Matthew Broderick to his First Gay Bar last night on late night Apr. Introducing his parents, he is the son of mother Jacqueline Harriet a school librarian, and father Irving Fierstein, a handkerchief . 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As I grew up, I started realizing there are many colors in our crayon box. He sang a tribute to Katie Couric on "Today" on May 31, 2006, her last day as anchor. He also provided the voice-over for Lily in the episode "Last Cigarette Ever" of How I Met Your Mother, when she gets a sore throat due to smoking. Yes, Harvey Fierstein does live in CT. He is best known for his theater work in Torch Song Trilogy and Hairspray and movie roles in Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, and as the voice of Yao in Mulan and Mulan II. His voice is instantly recognizable and has become a trademark of his films. 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You were playing Bella Abzug before the pandemic in a solo play you wrote and had a Gloria Steinem incident. His memoir, I Was Better Last Night, was published in 2022. 34,140, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When I started writing, I realized that when youre looking to talk to an audience, you have to find that line between the tragedy and the comedy and the humanity. Bruce Glikas. However, years of smoking and performing in smoky clubs have taken their toll, and now Harvey Fiersteins voice is raspy. He is known for voicing the character of Harvey Specter in the television series Suits. Thankfully, many of those questions were answered when he learned about being gay. [12], Fierstein wrote the book for the stage musical Newsies, along with Alan Menken (music) and Jack Feldman (lyrics). However, there are a number of clues which suggest that he may have been a smoker. He won two Tony Awardsin 1983 for Best Actor and Best Play, for writing and playing Arnold in the. He is also, however slow to bloom, among the biggest. Thanks for contacting us. These actors are known for their distinctive voices, which are often imitated by fans all over the world. He instilled in me and my brother that all you have is your family, and he would always be behind us. Edna Turnblad - (Jul 18, 2002 - May 02, 2004) Edna Turnblad - Replacement (Nov 11, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009) Musical Comedy . Homer Simpson is possibly one of the most famous bald cartoon characters in history. 99,564, This story has been shared 57,349 times. Well said for a man who, in one year, went from playing Edna Turnblad in Hairspray to Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof.. Harvey Fierstein on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Memes spread through the behavior that they generate in their hosts. You write about lovers and heartbreaks in the memoir. Not Harvey Weinstein, as happens on occasion? And all the teachers were professional artists and everyone was gay. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); With so many different sexuality labels, 69-year-old Harvey Fierstein joked that hes simply a cksucker.. He didnt do nothing! Harvey Forbes Fierstein (/farstin/ FIRE-steen; born June 6, 1954)[1][2][3] is an American actor, playwright and screenwriter. Tevye - Replacement (Jan 04, 2005 - Jan 08, 2006) Musical Comedy Drama Revival. For his role as teen heroine Tracy Turnblads doting mother, Edna, Fierstein won his fourth Tony Award. Harvey Forbes Fierstein is an American Tony Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning actor, playwright, and screenwriter. "It is definitely harder when you're a well-known person to meet people," he said. Harvey Fierstein has been inadvertently thrust into a sexual harassment scandal that's shaken up Hollywood. And what about polyamory and open relationships? 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