Childhood and Education Journey of Steve Harvey in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Steve Harvey. A timeline of key moments.

Steve Harvey is a multi-talented American entertainer, best known as a comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer. He currently hosts several popular shows, including The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Family Feud, and Judge Steve Harvey. He has previously hosted the Miss Universe competition. Harvey's career has been marked by significant accolades, including multiple Daytime Emmy Awards, Marconi Awards, and NAACP Image Awards, solidifying his prominent status in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

January 17, 1957: Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. Born

On January 17, 1957, Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. was born. He is an American comedian, television host, actor, writer, and producer.

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1974: Graduation from Glenville High School

Steve Harvey graduated from Glenville High School in 1974.

1976: Slept in his 1976 Ford

In the late 1980's, Steve Harvey was homeless for three years. He slept in his 1976 Ford when not performing gigs that provided a hotel.

November 2005: Divorce from Mary Shackelford

In November 2005, Steve Harvey divorced his second wife, Mary Shackelford. They have a son named Wynton.

June 2007: Marriage to Marjorie Bridges

In June 2007, Steve Harvey married Marjorie Bridges, whom he credits with positively changing his life. He adopted her three children.

2011: Legal Concerns Regarding Mary Harvey's Statements

In 2011, Judge Robert Dry expressed concern about Mary Harvey spreading false information about her divorce from Steve Harvey, suggesting she was not left destitute.

2015: Steve Harvey Way Renamed

In 2015, East 112th Street in Cleveland, Ohio, where Steve Harvey lived as a child, was renamed Steve Harvey Way.

2016: Honorary Doctorate from Alabama State University

In 2016, Steve Harvey was awarded an honorary doctorate from Alabama State University.

January 2017: Criticism for Meeting with Donald Trump

In January 2017, Steve Harvey faced criticism for meeting with then-President-elect Donald Trump. He defended his decision, stating it was to facilitate positive changes.

2017: Hosted New Year's Eve Special and Officiated Wedding

In 2017, Steve Harvey hosted a New Year's Eve special from Times Square for Fox and was ordained in New York to officiate an on-air wedding between Keven Undergaro and Maria Menounos during the special.

2017: Dividing Time Between Atlanta and Chicago

Through 2017, Steve Harvey and his family split their time between Atlanta, where his radio show and Family Feud were recorded, and Chicago, where he hosted his talk show for NBCUniversal.

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2018: Move to Los Angeles

In 2018, Steve Harvey relocated his talk show, radio show, and Family Feud to Los Angeles.

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2020: Expo 2020

In 2020, Steve Harvey gave a talk in Dubai during Expo 2020, representing the United States and the Vatican pavilions, discussing the relationship between happiness and religion

2022: Talk at Expo 2020 in Dubai

In 2022, on International Day of Happiness, Steve Harvey held a talk in Dubai during Expo 2020 to discuss the relations between happiness and religion, representing the United States and the Vatican pavilions.