Broderick Stephen Harvey, widely known as Steve Harvey, born January 17, 1957, is an American comedian, radio and television host, actor, writer, and producer. He is the host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, Family Feud Africa, and the arbitration-based court comedy Judge Steve Harvey, and he formerly served as host of the Miss Universe pageant. His honors include seven Daytime Emmy Awards, two Marconi Awards, and fourteen NAACP Image Awards.
Before fame
Prior to his breakthrough in comedy, he worked as a salesman, mail carrier, boxer, and carpet cleaner. He performed his first stand-up routine in 1985 and later secured the prominent hosting role on It’s Showtime at the Apollo, which showcased live performances by established and emerging artists and featured the famed Amateur Night competition at Harlem’s Apollo Theater.
Trivia
In 2010, he became the first African American to host the long-running American game show Family Feud.
Family life
He has been married three times and has four biological children: Brandi, Karli, Broderick Jr., and Wynton. He married his third wife, Marjorie Bridges, in 2007. From 1996 to 2005 he was married to Mary Lee Harvey, a marriage that ended in a highly publicized divorce.