Steve Moore (comedian)

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Steve Moore
Born(1954-06-15)June 15, 1954
Danville, Virginia
DiedMay 24, 2014(2014-05-24) (aged 59)
NationalityAmerican
Years active1980s-2000s
SpouseLois Bromfield (1980-1995)
Notable works and rolesDrop Dead Gorgeous (A Tragi-Comedy): The Power of HIV-Positive Thinking

Steve Moore (June 15, 1954 – May 24, 2014)[1] was an American stand-up comedian. He was best known for his 1997 HBO comedy special Drop Dead Gorgeous (A Tragi-Comedy): The Power of HIV-Positive Thinking, about his experiences living with HIV/AIDS.[2]

Biography[]

Born and raised in Danville, Virginia,[1] he attended Virginia Commonwealth University.[3]

Although gay, he was in a lavender marriage to Canadian comedian Lois Bromfield from 1980 to 1995.[4] Moore frequently performed as the warm-up comedian for tapings of Roseanne, on which Bromfield was a writer;[4] he also appeared in Roseanne Barr's 1992 comedy special Roseanne Arnold: Live From Trump Castle,[3] and was a warm-up comedian for Margaret Cho's sitcom All American Girl.[5]

Diagnosed HIV-positive in 1989,[6] he came out about both his sexuality and his HIV status in the mid-1990s,[4] developing a one-man comedy show about life with HIV which became Drop Dead Gorgeous.[6] Bromfield came out as lesbian around the same time.[7]

He also performed at the inaugural We're Funny That Way! comedy festival in 1997, and appeared in the festival's documentary film in 1998,[8] and had supporting roles in the film Love Kills and the sitcom Ellen.[3] Despite the increased profile and strong critical reviews he gained from the HBO special, however, a subsequent national comedy tour was not as successful; just nine people attended the tour's opening show in San Francisco, and several other shows had to be cancelled due to poor ticket sales.[3]

Moore continued to support himself with smaller-scale comedy touring, including performing at HIV/AIDS and LGBT conferences and events,[9] and as a speaker on AIDS and HIV issues.

He died on May 24, 2014.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Local Comic Steve Moore Dies at 59". GayRVA, May 28, 2014.
  2. ^ "AIDS Survivor Steve Moore: Tears of a Clown". PRX, May 27, 2013.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Drop Dead Funny: With his HBO special and live performances, comedian Steve Moore teaches audiences that living with HIV doesn't necessarily mean dying.". Style Weekly.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c "In profile: Steve Moore". The Advocate, June 24, 1997.
  5. ^ Ed Karvoski, A Funny Time to Be Gay. Simon & Schuster, 2011. ISBN 0684818965. p. 120.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Moore Celebrates The Power Of Positive Thinking". Chicago Tribune, June 13, 1997.
  7. ^ "Lois Bromfield's Empty Closet". The Advocate, March 22, 1994. pp. 54-56.
  8. ^ "Laughing out loud: Gay and lesbian comics go the extra comedic mile on TV special". The Gazette, February 9, 1999.
  9. ^ "HIV-positively funny". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 13, 1998.

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