Harvey Fierstein

Harvey Fierstein

Nascimento : 1954-06-06, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

História

Harvey Forbes Fierstein is an American actor, playwright, and voice actor. Fierstein has won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his own play Torch Song Trilogy (about a gay drag-performer and his quest for true love and family) and the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for playing Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. He also wrote the book for the musical La Cage aux Folles, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical, and wrote the book for the Tony Award-winning "Kinky Boots". He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 2007.

Perfil

Harvey Fierstein
Harvey Fierstein

Filmes

Mais que Amigos
Lewis
A primeira comédia romântica de um grande estúdio sobre dois homens gays talvez, possivelmente, provavelmente, tropeçando em direção ao amor. Pode ser. Ambos estão muito ocupados.
Disarm Hate
Narrator
Nine LGBTQs come together after the Pulse Massacre to join one man, a hairdresser and activist from New Jersey without political experience, as he builds a national rally to demand LGBTQIA equal rights, fight the NRA and challenge America's obsession with gun violence.
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Himself
The origin story behind one of Broadway's most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof, and its creative roots in early 1960s New York, when "tradition" was on the wane as gender roles, sexuality, race relations and religion were evolving.
Kinky Boots: The Musical
Musical
Charlie is a factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen!
Funny Girl
Musical
The life of Fanny Brice, who rose from the Lower East Side of New York to become one of Broadway's biggest stars under producer Florenz Ziegfield. While she was cheered onstage as a great comedian, offstage she faced a doomed relationship with the man she loved.
É o Bicho!
Esmerelda (voice)
Biscoitos mágicos transformam Owen em animais de verdade! Mas para salvar o circo da família, é melhor que eles não caiam nas mãos erradas.
Newsies: O Musical da Broadway
Musical
No início do século XX, Jack Kelly lidera um bando de pobres jornaleiros adolescentes contra dois magnatas da imprensa que pretendem aumentar os custos de distribuição para os jornaleiros. Filmado ao vivo no Hollywood Pantages Theatre.
Hairspray Live!
Teleplay
Baseado no musical da Broadway, o especial se passa em 1962 em Baltimore, onde a adolescente Tracy sonha em dançar no The Corny Collins Show. Quando, contra todas as probabilidades, Tracy ganha o papel, se torna uma celebridade instantânea.
Hairspray Live!
Edna Turnblad
Baseado no musical da Broadway, o especial se passa em 1962 em Baltimore, onde a adolescente Tracy sonha em dançar no The Corny Collins Show. Quando, contra todas as probabilidades, Tracy ganha o papel, se torna uma celebridade instantânea.
The Wiz Live!
Writer
Winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Wiz was a massive Broadway hit which spawned a dismal feature film starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson. Executive Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have assembled a Tony-winning creative team, the imaginative Cirque du Soleil Theatrical and a diverse cast of showstoppers designed to create an eye-popping new take on the musical unlike anything ever seen.
The Making of the Wiz Live!
Himself
Go behind the curtain in The Land of Oz with NBC's "The Making of The Wiz Live!" The hour-long special will give an exclusive backstage look at this highly anticipated television event.
Russian Broadway Shut Down
Citing homosexual propaganda law, Russian government outlaws theatrical performances ; Russian Broadway community responds.
A guerra das comidas
Fat Cat Burglar
Quem seria capaz de imaginar que à noite, depois que os funcionários já foram embora, os produtos do supermercado ganham vida e se transformam completamente? Pois é isso que acontece neste lugar. Além da bagunça, os produtos precisam ficar atentos à chegada da vilã Lady X, que chegou às prateleiras com seus servos.
A Farsa dos Pinguins
Sheila (voice)
In this spoof of "March of the Penguins," nature footage of penguins near the South Pole gets a soundtrack of human voices. Carl and Jimmy, best friends, walk 70 miles to the mating grounds where the female penguins wait. The huddled masses of females - especially Melissa and Vicki - talk about males, mating, and what might happen this year. Carl, Jimmy, and the other males make the long trek talking about food, fornication and flatulence. Until this year, Carl's sex life has been dismal, but he falls hard for Melissa. She seems to like him. A crisis develops when Jimmy comes upon something soft in the dark. Can friends forgive? Does parenthood await Carl and Melissa?
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway
ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway is an American documentary film, directed by Dori Berinstein, a Broadway Producer, Writer and Filmmaker. Berinstein filmed each principal musical on Broadway for her project during the 2003-2004 season, for about 600 hours of initial film footage. She focused the film on four musicals, through the difficulties of pre-production, their openings, attendant publicity around the shows, and their reviews, through the 2004 Tony Award competition. The four musicals documented for the film were: Wicked, Taboo, Caroline or Change, Avenue Q.
Words and Music by Jerry Herman
Himself
WORDS AND MUSIC is the story of one of Broadway's iconic figures: the composer/lyricist of Hello, Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Jerry Herman and an all-star cast, chart his rise from 1950s off-Broadway through all of his smash hits. Featuring never-before-seen footage of original stage performances, and a score full of classic show tunes.
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Host
The Great White Way comes into your living room via this disc of rare performances from some of Broadway's brightest luminaries. Culled from clips from the Tony Awards shows, this unique collection features acting powerhouses James Earl Jones, Annette Bening, Joan Allen, Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise and Maggie Smith, among others, performing works by such playwrights as August Wilson, David Mamet, Wendy Wasserstein and more.
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Host
Broadway royalty and Tony-winners Tommy Tune, Carol Channing, Robert Goulet, and Harvey Fierstein are your hosts for this third compilation of great musical performances from the archives of the Tony Award® broadcasts. Legendary stars from legendary shows strut their stuff in 23 performances that have become part of Broadway history.
Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde
Self
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Oscar Wilde's birth, 150 leading artists of the stage, screen and music worlds deliver 150 of the Irish scribe's most memorable quotes. Featured celebrities include Bono, Liam Neeson, Martin Sheen, Joan Rivers, Lily Tomlin, Tyne Daly, James Cromwell, Stewart Copeland, Julianna Margulies, Allison Janney, Ed Asner, Roma Downey, Harvey Fierstein, Hector Elizondo and Rosie Perez.
Mulan 2: A Lenda Continua
Yao (voice)
O casamento entre Shang e Mulan está para acontecer, quando subitamente são enviados a uma missão secreta: escoltar três princesas chinesas até a Mongólia, com a finalidade de se casarem com príncipes mongóis e selarem a paz entre os dois reinos. Filme produzido diretamente para o mercado caseiro.
Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis
Himself
Andy Warhol described Jackie Curtis as “A pioneer without a frontier.” In this biographical documentary, Curtis’s co-workers and friends speak of her work and her influence, along with clips from Curtis’s Warhol films as well as never-before-seen footage from her stage shows.
Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
(voice)
Today there are more reasons than ever for families to explore and celebrate diversity. Our ever-expanding world is full of differences in abilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, family structures, religious faiths, interests and cultures. This documentary introduces your family to children who are not only celebrating how they are unique, but who are also learning from and appreciating the differences in others.
Duplex
Kenneth
Alex Rose (Ben Stiller) e Nancy Kendricks (Drew Barrymore) formam um jovem casal que tem um sonho de consumo: ter um belo duplex, na cidade de Nova York. Quando eles enfim encontram o apartamento dos seus sonhos, precisam enfrentar um problema: a antiga moradora, uma velhinha simpática, se recusa a deixar o local. Para conseguir o apartamento, Alex e Nancy tomam uma decisão radical e decidem matá-la.
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Lifetime's "Intimate Portrait" series shines a spotlight on the Golden Girls -- Bea Arthur, Betty White, Estelle Getty and Rue McClanahan -- with a collection of four programs offering an up-close look at the remarkable lives of the hit show's stars. Valerie Harper, John Ritter and Alex Trebek narrate this tribute, with guests including Angela Lansbury, Mary Tyler Moore, Edward Asner, Rosie O'Donnell and many others.
Morra, Smoochy, Morra
Merv Green
Rainbow Rudolph (Robin Williams) é o apresentador de um popular programa infantil que é demitido após ter seu nome envolvido em um escândalo. Em seu lugar é contratado Sheldon Mopes (Edward Norton), um homem íntegro que, com seu personagem Smoochy, o substitui à altura. Contratado para ser uma mera marionete diante do funcionamento da emissora de TV Kidnet, que visa o lucro sem pensar no que é melhor para as crianças, Sheldon começa a se rebelar contra a produtora Nora Wells (Catherine Keener) e, com a ajuda de seu agente Burke (Danny deVito), consegue virar o jogo e ter poder editorial sobre o programa. Seu sucesso começa a incomodar internamente, especialmente pela recusa de Sheldon em participar das velhas parcerias para ganhar dinheiro. Enquanto isso, Rainbow vai à miséria e, enlouquecido com o abandono da Kidnet, resolve voltar sua raiva para Smoochy, querendo eliminar o personagem e seu alter-ego de uma vez por todas.
Rescued from the Closet
Himself
A collection of interviews recorded for the making of the 1995 documentary "The Celluloid Closet," on the subject of LGBT representation in film history.
Bancando a Mona Lisa
Bennett
São Francisco. Claire Goldstein (Alicia Witt) tem 23 anos e é uma estudante de piano clássico. Tudo indica que ela terá um futuro promissor, mas sua vida dá uma guinada quando, logo após de seu namorado lhe pedir em casamento, ele rompe o relacionamento sem nenhuma razão. Para piorar um pequeno terremoto destrói seu apartamento, assim se vê forçada a voltar para a casa de seus pais. Ela tenta se recuperar emocionalmente dos recentes imprevistos, mas as coisas continuam não dando certo. Então uma amiga lhe aconselha a ter um sorriso enigmático como o da Mona Lisa, que deixa as pessoas intrigadas e maravilhadas.
Segredos e Confissões
Writer
This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950's and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970's classroom struggles with his closeted gay status. Finally in "Amos and Andy", a father wrestles with his own emotional acceptance of a present day wedding between his son and another man.
Segredos e Confissões
Don
This movie contains three short stories dealing with the theme of homosexuality. In "A Friend of Dorothy", a woman joins the Navy during the 1950's and discovers lesbianism. In "Mr. Roberts", a teacher in a 1970's classroom struggles with his closeted gay status. Finally in "Amos and Andy", a father wrestles with his own emotional acceptance of a present day wedding between his son and another man.
The Sissy Duckling
Writer
Elmer é um patinho jovem incomum que não se encaixa perfeitamente com o resto do bando. Mas isso não significa que ele é um maricas - ou que não pode ser um herói para sua família.
The Sissy Duckling
Elmer (voice)
Elmer é um patinho jovem incomum que não se encaixa perfeitamente com o resto do bando. Mas isso não significa que ele é um maricas - ou que não pode ser um herói para sua família.
Sempre no Coração
Gary Millstein
Depois de passar vinte anos longe de casa, preocupada com a própria carreira, a cantora Olivia volta para casa. Para consertar os erros do passado, Olivia usa seus contatos para deslanchar a carreira da filha Kayla, fortalecendo os frágeis laços entre as duas. Fita inclui clipes das músicas 'Until We Meet Again' e 'Almost Doesn't Count'
Ladrões de Cofre
Leo
Depois de serem confundidos com criminosos especializados em arrombar cofres, Sam e Eddie, dois cantores malsucedidos, acabam envolvidos com o submundo do crime, tendo que lidar com os chefes da máfia e cometer vários roubos sem preparo nenhum.
Mulan
Yao (voice)
Na antiga China, durante a guerra, todos os homens são convocados para lutar. Mas, um pobre velho, que pela idade não poderia mais lutar, descobre que sua filha Mulan toma o seu lugar, vestindo-se como homem e permanecendo em segredo. Se isso for descoberto, o castigo será severo. Agora, durante a guerra, Mulan ganha a proteção de um pequeno dragão, cuja missão é cuidar para que ela volte a salvo
Vila Sésamo - O Melhor do Natal com Elmo
Easter Bunny
Será que até o Natal pode ser demais? Descubra o que acontece quando um pedido de Natal muito especial é realizado, e Elmo vê como seria o mundo se todo dia fosse Natal !
Kull, o Conquistador
Juba
Kull, um guerreiro bárbaro, se torna o governante de Valusia após matar o rei Borna durante uma sangrenta batalha. Os herdeiros do reino ressuscitam Akivasha, uma velha bruxa com poderes demoníacos, para derrotar Kull e recuperar o trono.
White Lies
Art Hoarder
A museum worker pretends to be an artist in order to impress women. When an attractive assistant director of a SoHo art gallery overhears him, she offers to exhibit his work. He plays along, which leads to a series of complications following his newfound double life. He starts falling in love with the assistant director, but her art critic fiancé grows suspicious.
Everything Relative
The Moyle
Old college chums get together for a weekend reunion that is bound to open old wounds and perhaps heal them. New romances find a spark while old ones rekindle.
The Making of 'Independence Day'
Himself
We take a look at various fields of development for the motion picture, Independence Day (1996). Jeff Goldblum is our guide through 'Area ID4' (a rip-off name of Area 51). He pretends to creep around and give us "secret" information about the film. There is also interviews with the cast and crew, and some other behind the scenes stuff that is only there to impress you, and to make you want to go see the film.
Dia da Independência
Marty Gilbert
Quando extraterrestres chegam à Terra e ameaçam exterminar toda a raça humana, apenas uma mão-cheia de sobreviventes, armados unicamente com tecnologia inferior, engenho e coragem, podem impedi-los.
O Outro Lado de Hollywood
Self
This documentary highlights the historical contexts that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals have occupied in cinema history, and shows the evolution of the entertainment industry's role in shaping perceptions of LGBT figures. The issues addressed include secrecy – which initially defined homosexuality – as well as the demonization of the homosexual community with the advent of AIDS, and finally the shift toward acceptance and positivity in the modern era.
Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde
Yves DuBois
In New York in 1995 Dr. Richard Jacks is a creator of perfumes. Thus he spends his days inventing new colorful and well smelling potions and certainly caring for his girlfriend Sarah Carver. But when he discovers that his greatgrandfather, called Dr. Jekyll, was a scientist with revoluntionary discoveries, he tries to follow the footsteps of his ancestor and creates more and more delicate potions until one of them converts him into a spectacular superwoman: Helen Hyde. Knowing that Richard has no clue of her existence Helen enforces a professional career at the back of her "creator".
Tiros na Broadway
Sid Loomis
Nos anos 20, um autor teatral (John Cusack) se vê forçado a aceitar no elenco da peça uma jovem (Jennifer Tilly) sem nenhum talento, pois ela é namorada do gângster que produz o espetáculo. E como se isto não bastasse, o guarda-costas da jovem (Chazz Palminteri) resolve interferir o tempo todo no roteiro da peça. (e 14 - Estimado 14 Anos)
Uma Babá Quase Perfeita
Frank
Daniel Hillard está passando por uma fase complicada, acaba de se separar de Miranda e perdeu o seu emprego. Impedido pela ex-esposa de passar mais tempo com os filhos, ele tem uma idéia inusitada para recuperar a relação com as crianças. Daniel veste-se como uma senhora idosa escocesa e tenta conseguir o cargo de babá no seu antigo lar.
The Harvest
Bob Lakin
A screenwriter is sent to Mexico to develop a story that can be used to wrap up a movie presently in production. Given a very short time allotment, the writer immerses himself in the seamier side of a Mexican beach resort, but soon finds himself involved in a 'body organ for profit' operation. Drugged, he has one of his own kidneys removed, and then, with a woman he isn't sure he can trust, he sets out to expose the ring...
Tidy Endings
Teleplay
Based on the play by actor/playwright Harvey Fierstein, this drama is about a man whose companion dies of AIDS. He then confronts his lover's ex-wife and the two end up building a friendship while coping with the emotional aftermath of the death.
Tidy Endings
Theatre Play
Based on the play by actor/playwright Harvey Fierstein, this drama is about a man whose companion dies of AIDS. He then confronts his lover's ex-wife and the two end up building a friendship while coping with the emotional aftermath of the death.
Tidy Endings
Arthur
Based on the play by actor/playwright Harvey Fierstein, this drama is about a man whose companion dies of AIDS. He then confronts his lover's ex-wife and the two end up building a friendship while coping with the emotional aftermath of the death.
Essa Estranha Atração
Theatre Play
A very personal story that is both funny and poignant, TORCH SONG TRILOGY chronicles a New Yorker's search for love, respect and tradition in a world that seems not especially made for him.
Essa Estranha Atração
Screenplay
A very personal story that is both funny and poignant, TORCH SONG TRILOGY chronicles a New Yorker's search for love, respect and tradition in a world that seems not especially made for him.
MaMa's Pushcart
With virtually no financial resources, Ellen Stewart created the La Mama theater in New York in 1961, where writers and actors such as Sam Shepard, Elizabeth Swados, and Harvey Fierstein found both encouragement and a home for their work. Includes footage from the early days, interviews and brief excerpts from some of the theater works. Stewart also talks about her experiences as a "colored" working at Saks Fifth Avenue between 1950 and 1957
Essa Estranha Atração
Arnold Beckoff
A very personal story that is both funny and poignant, TORCH SONG TRILOGY chronicles a New Yorker's search for love, respect and tradition in a world that seems not especially made for him.
Apology
The derelict
For her upcoming exhibition, "Apology," Lily, a New York conceptual artist, is designing a sound and sculpture installation inspired by the testimony of anonymous phone callers who, after responding to a public advert inviting them to spill their guts, leave messages on her answering machine. When one caller confesses to a murder, Lily begins to suspect that the mystery man may be intending a little "performance" of his own: her death.
Garbo Talks
Bernie Whitlock
Quando o contador de Nova York Gilbert Rolfe descobre que sua mãe tem um tumor no cérebro, ele fica arrasado. Sua mãe incorrigível, Estelle, tem um último desejo: conhecer a grande Greta Garbo. Gilbert, querendo fazer esta última coisa por ela, sai em uma perseguição selvagem pelas ruas de Nova York para rastrear a estrela icônica, às custas de sua vida pessoal e para desgosto de sua esposa, Lisa. Ele pode encontrar Garbo antes que seja tarde demais?
The Times of Harvey Milk
Narrator (voice)
Harvey Milk was an outspoken human rights activist and one of the first openly gay U.S. politicians elected to public office; even after his assassination in 1978, he continues to inspire disenfranchised people around the world.
The Demon Murder Case
The Demon (voice)
A young boy is taken over by demons who force him to commit murder.