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).
[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
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
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
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.
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.
Harvey Fierstein's FILMOGRAPHY - Page 4
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Harvey Fierstein'S roles
Karl
Merv Green
Edna Turnblad
Stan Hatter
John Decker
Frank
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