Lift Every Voice: Steve Harvey

See pics and get facts about Steve Harvey.

Before the Laughs - The youngest son of a coal miner, Steve Harvey was born in West Virginia and graduated from high school in Cleveland. Prior to becoming a famous comedian, he also tried his hand at boxing, worked as an insurance salesman, and was even a mailman.Photo by George De Sota/Getty Images

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Before the Laughs - Prior to becoming a headlining comedian, Steve tried boxing, worked as an insurance salesman and was even a mailman.\rPhoto by George De Sota/Getty Images

Early Success - Harvey started performing standup comedy at an amateur night contest in Cleveland in the 1980s. He eventually landed a gig hosting the syndicated show It’s Showtime at the Apollo.Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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Early Success - He started performing stand-up comedy in the '80s, and eventually enjoyed a lengthy stint as host of It’s Showtime at the Apollo.Photo By Kevin Winter/Getty Images

How to Act - By 1994 Harvey had a starring role on the sitcom Me and the Boys. Despite decent ratings, which topped other popular sitcoms at the time, the show was cancelled after just one season.Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images

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Steve the Actor - By 1994 Steve had a starring role on the sitcom Me and the Boys. Despite decent ratings which topped other popular sitcoms at the time, the show was cancelled after just one season.\rPhoto by Vince Bucci/Getty Images

Starring Steve - The Steve Harvey Show proved to be more successful than Harvey's first foray into sitcoms. Debuting in 1996, the show, which co-starred Cedric the Entertainer and Wendy Raquel Robinson, ran for six seasons.Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images

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Starring Steve - The Steve Harvey Show proved to be more successful for Steve. The sitcom debuted in 1996 and ran for 6 seasons, ending in 2002.Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images

Comedy King - Returning to his standup roots, Harvey joined the Kings of Comedy Tour with fellow comedians Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Bernie Mac. The last two nights of the tour were documented for the film The Original Kings of Comedy, directed by Spike Lee.Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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Comedy King - Returning to his stand-up roots, Steve joined the Kings of Comedy Tour with fellow comedians Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Bernie Mac. The last two nights of the tour were documented for the film The Original Kings of Comedy, directed by Spike Lee.Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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Family Foundation - In June 2007 the father of four married his current wife, Marjorie Bridges. Together they both serve as president of the Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation, which identifies and funds worthy educational and mentorship programs nationally.Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Steve & Marjorie - In June 2007 the father of four married his current wife, Marjorie Bridges.\rPhoto by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Relationship Expert - Harvey has authored several books, but his 2009 relationship advice book, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, became a media sensation. He followed that hit with Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find, Keep and Understand a Man.

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Relationship Expert - Steve has authored several books, but his 2009 relationship advice book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man became a media sensation. He followed up with Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find, Keep, and Understand a Man.

The Steve Harvey Project - You can hear Steve Harvey every weekday morning on the nationally syndicated radio program The Steve Harvey Morning Show. He also appears nightly on Centric’s The Steve Harvey Project.Photo by Ben Rose/Getty Images for SoftSheen

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The Steve Harvey Project - You can hear Steve every weekday morning on the nationally syndicated radio program The Steve Harvey Morning Show. He also appears nightly on Centric’s The Steve Harvey Project.\rPhoto by Ben Rose/Getty Images for SoftSheen

MC Steve - Harvey’s a popular TV host, having helmed the game shows Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and Family Feud. A former co-host of the BET Awards, he also serves as the host of BET’s annual Celebration of Gospel.

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Steve the MC - Harvey’s a popular TV host, having helmed the game shows Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and Family Feud. He is also the host of BET’s annual Celebration of Gospel.

The Mo'Nique Show - Steve Harvey had the honor of being the very first guest on the premiere episode of The Mo’Nique Show.Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images

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The Mo'Nique Show - Steve had the honor of being the very first guest on the premiere of The Mo’Nique Show.Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images

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Are You Trippin'? - Harvey returned to the stage and created a hit concert DVD in 2006 with the memorable title, Don't Trip...He Ain't Through With Me Yet. In 2008 he released the follow-up, Stiil Trippin'.Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for The Bermuda Department of Tourism

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Movie Roles - Steve's film credits include supporting roles in Love Don't Cost A Thing, The Johnson Family Vacation and Madea Goes to Jail.Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for The Bermuda Department of Tourism

Steve Harvey Wakes You Up - In 2000, Steve Harvey made another media leap, this time to radio, hosting the syndicated (and extremely popular) weekday-morning radio program, "The Steve Harvey Morning Show."  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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Strong Opinion - Steve stirred up controversy when he had these words for the ladies: "You sitting up there talking to a dude and he tells you he’s an atheist, you need to pack it up and go home. You talking to a person who don’t believe in God... What’s his moral barometer? Where’s it at? It's nowhere."Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

The Steve Harvey Foundation - Seeking to empower young men, Harvey launched the Steve Harvey Foundation. Its mission is to demonstrate the principles of manhood while giving young men the opportunity to envision and develop their dreams.Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for The Steve Harvey Foundation

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The Steve Harvey Foundation - Steve Harvey uses The Steve Harvey Foundation to teach the principles of manhood to young men.Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for The Steve Harvey Foundation

Daring to Dream - Harvey participates in the annual Disney's Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World, a four-day program for high school teens focusing on careers and life enrichment. "I truly believe that dreaming is more important than anything," he says. "Dreams fuel our imaginations, inspire our passions and make the impossible come to life."Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images

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The Steve Harvey Foundation - The Steve Harvey foundation offers several programs, including Disney Dreamers and Mentoring Weekend.Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images

Sharp Dresser - Besides his sense of humor, another thing Mr. Harvey is known for is his style, particularly his classy wardrobe. He now shares his swag with the rest of us through The Steve Harvey Collection, a men's fashion line featuring shoes, shirts, accessories and, of course, suits.Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for The Steve Harvey Foundation

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Sharp Dresser - One thing Steve is known for is his style, particularly his classy dress-wear. He shares his swag through “The Steve Harvey Collection,” featuring shoes, shirts, accessories, and of course, suits.Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for The Steve Harvey Foundation

Be an Example - The Steve Harvey Mentoring Weekend is Harvey's way of teaching teenage males from single-mother households the principles of manhood and allowing them to develop their dreams. The young men learn about life skills, college and how to achieve emotional, political and economic balance.Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

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From the Page to the Screen - Steve Harvey and film producer Will Packer are hard at work on the film adaptation of Steve's book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man.\rPhoto by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images