Harvey Fierstein Net Worth

Harvey Fierstein’s net worth amounts to
$2 Million as of early 2017

Harvey Fierstein Wiki Biography

Harvey Forbes Fierstein was born on June 6th, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York City, USA. He is an actor and playwright, widely recognized for his role as Arnold Beckoff in his play “Torch Song Trilogy” (1983) and as Edna Turnblad in the musical “Hairspray” (2003), among other works. He is also known for his authorship of several books. Fierstein has been active in the entertainment industry since the early 1970s.

Harvey Fierstein’s estimated net worth is over $2 million according to authoritative sources, as of early 2017. His wealth has primarily been accumulated through his successful ventures in the entertainment industry.

Harvey Fierstein’s Net Worth $2 Million

Harvey Fierstein comes from a Jewish family. He is the younger son of Irving Fierstein, a handkerchief manufacturer, and Jacqueline Harriet, a school librarian. His brother is film producer Ronald K. Fierstein. During high school, he developed a keen interest in writing and attended creative writing classes. However, he also aspired to become an actor, which led him to perform at various small clubs. After graduating from Pratt University with a BFA degree in 1973, Fierstein embarked on his career.

Fierstein’s career commenced with his debut in the play “Pork” (1971) at New York’s La Mama Experimental Theater Club. He subsequently started writing his own plays, with the first, “International Stud,” being performed at La Mama in the following year. Throughout the decade, Fierstein authored multiple plays, such as “Fugue In A Nursery” and “Widows And Children First.” In 1982, he merged three of his previous plays to create “Torch Song Trilogy,” in which he starred as Arnold Beckoff. The play was tremendously successful, winning Tony Awards for Best Play and for Best Actor in a Play, along with two Drama Desk Awards and the Theatre World Award. The play was later adapted into a film, further contributing to his net worth. Fierstein also made notable appearances in TV series and films during the same decade, such as “Garbo Talks” (1984), “Miami Vice” (1986), and “Tidy Endings” (1988).

In the 1990s, Fierstein continued to achieve success, portraying characters in a variety of titles including “The Harvest” (1992), “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993), and “Independence Day” (1996). Each of these roles significantly added to his net worth.

Fierstein continued his success in the new millennium with roles in theater, such as playing Edna Turnblad in the musical “Hairspray” in 2002, for which he won another Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical. In 2007, he published the book for the musical “A Catered Affair,” in which he starred, winning the Drama League Award for Distinguished Production of a Musical. Simultaneously, he appeared in various TV series and film titles, further contributing to his wealth.

Fierstein’s career also saw him writing the book for the musical “Newsies” in 2012, and the book for “Kinky Boots” in the following year, which garnered 13 Tony Award nominations, winning six. His recent appearances include the film “Hairspray Live!” (2016). As a result, his net worth continues to rise.

In his personal life, Harvey Fierstein is openly gay and currently resides in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

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