Steve Harvey is a triple-threat: an actor, entertainer, and comedian. He began doing stand-up comedy in the early 1990s, eventually leading to a long stint as host of It's Showtime at the Apollo, picking up where his friend Cedric the Entertainer left off. His success as a stand-up comedian led to The WB network giving him his own show, the top-rated Steve Harvey Show.
Steve has since continued acting in some minor roles, but has become a major figure in many African-American functions and is a staple on BET.