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Divine Biography

Birth Name:Harris Glenn Milstead

Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Best known for role in "Hairspray․"
  • Frequently portrayed the role of flamboyant characters
  • Frequently worked with filmmaker John Waters
  • Was the inspiration for the character Ursula in the animated film "The Little Mermaid․"

Awards

  • 1986Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
  • 1989Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Male: nominated
  • 2013FilmOut Programming Award-Filmmaker Career Achievement Award: winner