Trivia

His real name is Broderick Steve Harvey, and he was named after Broderick Crawford.

Attended the University of Virginia.

Received the 2,497th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 10/4/2013.

Twin daughters, Brandi N Harvey and Karli Harvey (born in 1982), a son, Broderick, Jr. (born in 1991) with his first wife, Marcia Harvey. A son, Wynton Harvey (born on 7/18/1997) with his second wife, Mary Lee Shackleford.

Resides in Atlanta, GA.

All three of his wives have names that start with "Mar". His first wife was Marcia, his second wife was Mary, and his current wife is Marjorie.

Sued by his ex-wife, Mary L. Vaughn for $60 million, claiming that during their marriage, she was allegedly subjected to "prolonged torture with the infliction of severe mental pain and suffering."[May 2017].

Member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Performed his final stand-up act at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. on 8/2/2012.

Stand-up comedian.

Was a fan of the original Family Feud (1976) that was hosted by Richard Dawson. In an interview, they asked him how he was going to host the show and he said he was going to 'take it back to the days of Dawson' by making fun of the contestants answers. He also said he wouldn't be kissing a contestant because "that was Richard's thing." Consequently, he didn't have to be taught every description of the game after Dawson retired.

Dropped out of college and became an insurance salesman.

Diehard Cleveland Browns fan.

Didn't start performing until he was 28.

Despite good ratings, his show The Steve Harvey Show (1996) was canceled. He was ready to move on and pursue new challenges. At the request of The WB Network, he agreed to return for a shortened final season of 13 episodes. The last season of "The Steve Harvey Show" ended up scoring higher ratings than the previous two, a rarity for a long-running series.

He and his fellow The Original Kings of Comedy (2000) comic/friend D.L. Hughley share the distinction of having a cast member from The Jeffersons (1975) make guest appearances on their self-titled sitcoms: Isabel Sanford played Steve Harvey's mother, and Marla Gibbs played D.L. Hughley's mother.

Father-in-law of Ben Raymond.

Step-father, with Marjorie Harvey, of Lori Harvey.

Father Jesse was a coal miner, his mother Eloise was a Sunday school teacher.

Best known by the public for his starring role on The Steve Harvey Show (1996) and as the sixth host of Family Feud (1999).

Mentioned in Brian Sings and Swings (2006).