About Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Forbes Fierstein is an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter, known for his distinctive gravelly voice. He gained notice for his theater work in Torch Song Trilogy, winning both the Tony Award for Best Play and Best Actor in a Play. He went on to win the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for La Cage aux Folles, then Best Actor in a Musical for playing Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, a role he reprised for the Hairspray Live! television special.
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Awards & Honors
VH1 Trailblazer Honors
Theatre World Award
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play
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Hull-Warriner Award
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
