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Steve Harvey – Biography, Net Worth, and Family Life

Freddie George Carter • 2026-09-02 • Reviewed by Oliver Bennett





Steve Harvey: Biography, Net Worth, Family, and Career Highlights

Steve Harvey is one of the most recognizable faces in American entertainment. Born Broderick Stephen Harvey on January 17, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia, he has built a career spanning stand-up comedy, television hosting, radio, authorship, and motivational speaking. Today, he is 69 years old and continues to host multiple shows.

Harvey’s rise from poverty and homelessness to a multimedia empire is a story often highlighted in his own speeches. He first gained national attention as a stand-up comedian in the 1990s, later starring in The Steve Harvey Show and becoming the long-time host of Family Feud.

Full Name: Broderick Stephen Harvey (born January 17, 1957, age 68)
Net Worth: Estimated $200 million (sources: CelebrityNetWorth, Forbes)
Spouse: Marjorie Harvey (married 2007), previously married to Marcia Harvey (1980–1994) and Mary Shackelford (1996–2005)
Children: 7 (4 biological: Brandi, Karli, Broderick Jr., Wynton; 3 stepchildren from Marjorie), plus 3 grandchildren

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  • Steve Harvey is a multi-hyphenate entertainer who built a $200 million fortune through stand-up comedy, television hosting (Family Feud, Steve Harvey Show), radio (The Steve Harvey Morning Show), and motivational speaking.
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