Fierstein, Harvey

Harvey Fierstein is a four-time Tony Award-winning writer, actor, and gay-rights activist. In 1983, he received two Tonys for writing and starring in "Torch Song Trilogy", received a third Tony the following year for writing "La Cage aux Folle, "and another in 2003 for Best Actor in" Hairspray". Film audiences know him best for his scene-stealing antics in "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Independence Day", and he lent his trademark gravelly voice to Disney s "Mulan" as Mulan s soldier friend. He has made numerous TV appearances, including an Emmy-nominated appearance on "Cheers" and on a classic episode...