Harvey Fierstein

Harvey Fierstein

73 · Born: Jun 6, 1952

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJun 6, 1952 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Parents
  • Jacqueline Harriet née Gilbert
  • Irving Fierstein

Biography

Harvey Fierstein, a multifaceted American talent, has had a prolific career in the entertainment industry, boasting an impressive array of credits across various mediums.

Throughout his illustrious career, Fierstein has lent his voice to several notable characters, including Yao in the iconic Disney film Mulan and Huaca in the prototype for The Emperor's New Groove, Kingdom of the Sun.

In addition to his work in animation, Fierstein has also made significant contributions to the world of live-action cinema, appearing in a wide range of films, including Hairspray, Independence Day, Mrs. Doubtfire, Bros, Big Mouth, to Death Smoochy, and Bullets Over Broadway.

His extensive body of work is a testament to his boundless creativity, versatility, and dedication to his craft, solidifying his position as a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Career

2022
Bros
Bros as Louis
2020
Disarm Hate
Disarm Hate as Narrator
2019
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance as skekAyuk (The Gourmand) (voice)
2017
Animal Crackers
Animal Crackers as Esmerelda (voice)
2016
Hairspray Live!
Hairspray Live! as Edna Turnblad
2012
Foodfight!
Foodfight! as Fat Cat Burglar (voice)
2007
Farce of the Penguins
Farce of the Penguins as Sheila (voice)
2004
Mulan II
Mulan II as Yao (voice)
2003
Duplex
Duplex as Kenneth
2002
Death to Smoochy
Death to Smoochy as Merv Green
2000
1999
The Sissy Duckling
The Sissy Duckling as Elmer (voice)
Double Platinum
Double Platinum as Gary Millstein
Jump
Jump as Dish Macense
1998
Mulan
Mulan as Yao (voice)
Safe Men
Safe Men as Good Stuff Leo
1997
White Lies
White Lies as Art Hoarder
The 3 Little Pigs
The 3 Little Pigs as The Big Bad Wolf (voice)
Elmo Saves Christmas
Elmo Saves Christmas as Easter Bunny
1996
Independence Day
Independence Day as Marty Gilbert
1995
1994
Daddy's Girls
Daddy's Girls as Dennis Sinclair
1993
The Harvest
The Harvest as Bob Lakin
1988
Torch Song Trilogy
Torch Song Trilogy as Arnold Beckoff
1986
Apology
Apology as The derelict
1984
The Times of Harvey Milk
The Times of Harvey Milk as Narrator (voice)
Garbo Talks
Garbo Talks as Bernie Whitlock
1983
The Demon Murder Case
The Demon Murder Case as The Demon (voice)
2018
Funny Girl
Funny Girl as Writer
2015
2000
1999
1988