Harvey Fierstein
ActingAbout Harvey Fierstein
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.
Harvey Fierstein Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Harvey Fierstein reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Harvey Fierstein's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Harvey Fierstein's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Harvey Fierstein Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harvey Fierstein's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Harvey Fierstein has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
Harvey Fierstein - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harvey Fierstein?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harvey Fierstein is "The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series" with a rating of 9.4/10.
How many movies has Harvey Fierstein acted in?
Harvey Fierstein has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harvey Fierstein?
Other notable films include "Double Platinum", "Mulan", and "Hairspray Live!".