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Harris Glenn Milstead Jr. (October 19, 1945 – March 7, 1988), better known by the stage name Divine, was an American actor, singer, and drag queen.
Divine. Actor: Pink Flamingos. Originally born Harris Glen Milstead just after the end of WWII, Baltimore's most outrageous resident eventually became the international icon of bad taste cinema, as the always shocking and highly entertaining transvestite performer, Divine.
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- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
May 25, 2018 · Divine also developed a career as a club performer and would produce a number successful singles in the 1970s and 1980s, even appearing on the hit U.K. music show Top of the Pops with his song “You Think You’re A Man.” He became celebrated as a fearless performer, and his presence was in demand at places like Studio 54 and Andy Warhol’s ...
- Elyssa Goodman
Jan 23, 2023 · Divine was a female impersonator who starred in many of director John Waters' trash films, such as Pink Flamingos and Hairspray. He also had a music career that influenced electronic music and faced personal struggles with bullying, body image, and health issues.
- Doug Wintemute
Divine was the stage name of Harris Glen Milstead, a Baltimore-born performer who starred in cult films by John Waters. Learn about his life, career, death, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
- October 19, 1945
- March 7, 1988
Learn about Divine, the actor, recording star and legendary drag icon, born Harris Glenn Milstead. Star of John Waters’ Pink Flamingos and Hairspray. Shop online for merchandise and connect with Divine on social media.
Mar 8, 1988 · Divine, the 300-pound transvestite star of ''Pink Flamingos,'' ''Hairspray'' and other John Waters films, was found dead yesterday morning in his room at the Regency Plaza Hotel in Los...