Steve Harvey was born on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia.
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He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, with his parents Jesse Harvey and Eloise Vera.
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His father was a coal miner, and his mother was a Sunday school teacher.
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Before becoming a successful comedian and TV host, Steve Harvey worked various jobs such as an autoworker, insurance salesman, carpet cleaner, and mailman.
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He had his first stand-up comedy performance in 1985 at Hilarities Comedy Club in Cleveland.
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In 1990, he participated in the Second Annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search, which led to hosting the music TV show "It's Showtime at the Apollo."
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At the age of 39, Steve Harvey landed his big break on "The Steve Harvey Show" in 1996.
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He has since become one of the biggest stars in show business, excelling in live performances, film, television, radio, and writing books.
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Harvey believes that failure is necessary for success and attributes his longevity to his ability to learn from failures.
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Steve Harvey has become widely known for hosting "Family Feud" for the past decade, including its primetime celebrity edition.
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He has also hosted two daytime talk shows, further establishing himself as a prolific TV personality.
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Harvey is famous for making a memorable mistake during the Miss Universe pageant in 2015 when he announced the wrong winner.
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Steve Harvey was married three times and has seven children.
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He has been involved in philanthropy and is an active member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
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Harvey is known for his motivational speaking and has authored several New York Times best-selling books.