Harvey Fierstein

Harvey Forbes Fierstein (born June 6, 1954) is an American actor and playwright. He is known for playing his voice roles as Yao in the 1998 animated movie Mulan and Koosalagoopagoop in Dexter's Laboratory. He won two Tony Awards and two Drama Desk Awards.

Fierstein was born on June 6, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised Jewish, but he is an atheist. Fierstein is openly gay. He now lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Fierstein is an activist for Gay Rights as supporter for the Democratic Party.

Other websites

 * Review of Torch Song Trilogy, with information about Fierstein
 * TonyAwards.com Interview with Harvey Fierstein
 * Donald L. Brooks' memoir of early casting of Fierstein and commissioning and directing Fierstein's first play.
 * TonyAwards.com Interview with Harvey Fierstein
 * Donald L. Brooks' memoir of early casting of Fierstein and commissioning and directing Fierstein's first play.