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Steve Harvey

Steve Harvey is an American comedian, television and radio host, actor, writer, and producer born in Welch, West Virginia, in 1957.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Steve Harvey is an American comedian and television host best known for hosting *Family Feud* since 2010. Born in 1957 in West Virginia, he has built a career in comedy, radio, and daytime television.

Early life and career

Steve Harvey was born Broderick Stephen Harvey in 1957 in Welch, West Virginia. He first gained fame as a comedian before expanding into radio, television hosting, acting, and writing.

Television and talk shows

Harvey became widely recognized for *The Steve Harvey Show* and later took over as host of *Family Feud* in 2010, holding the longest tenure of any host. He also hosted a syndicated daytime talk show titled *Steve Harvey* from 2012 to 2017, followed by *Steve* from 2017 to 2019. His radio work includes *The Steve Harvey Morning Show*.

Personal life and awards

Harvey has been married three times and has seven children, including biological and stepchildren. His current spouse is Marjorie Harvey, married since 2007. He has earned multiple major awards, including seven Daytime Emmy Awards, two Marconi Awards, and fourteen NAACP Image Awards.

In short

  • Hosts *Family Feud* since 2010 – longest tenure of any host.
  • Has hosted multiple talk shows: *Steve Harvey* (2012–2017) and *Steve* (2017–2019).
  • Married to Marjorie Harvey since 2007.
  • Winner of seven Daytime Emmy Awards.
Canadian angle

Steve Harvey has been familiar to Canadian audiences through syndicated television, including *Family Feud* and his earlier daytime talk shows, which aired in Canadian markets.

Quick questions

How old is Steve Harvey?
He was born on January 17, 1957, making him 69 as of 2026.
Is Steve Harvey married?
Yes, he has been married to Marjorie Harvey since 2007.
How many children does Steve Harvey have?
He has seven children in total, including biological children and stepchildren.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Harvey
    Supports: Birth date, career overview, hosting roles, marriages, and children count.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Steve-Harvey
    Supports: Biography, birth date, age, and talk show timeline including *Steve Harvey* and *Steve*.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/actors/steve-harvey
    Supports: Career summary and *The Steve Harvey Show* ending in 2002; *Family Feud* hosting from 2010.
  4. Steve Harvey official site — https://steveharvey.com/about-steve-harvey/
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, and hosting of *Family Feud*.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0367724/faq/
    Supports: Marriage history, children, and basic biographical details.