Age, Biography and Wiki
Divine was an American actor, singer, and drag queen. He was born Harris Glen Milstead in Baltimore, Maryland, on October 19, 1945. He was best known for his work in the films of John Waters, including Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, and Hairspray.
Divine was a self-described "male actress," and he was known for his outrageous costumes and makeup. He was also a successful recording artist, releasing several albums and singles throughout his career.
Divine was openly gay and was an advocate for LGBT rights. He died of an enlarged heart on March 7, 1988, at the age of 42.
Divine's net worth was estimated to be around $2 million at the time of his death. He earned his wealth through his acting, singing, and drag performances. He also earned money from his appearances in films, television shows, and music videos.
| Popular As |
Harris Glen Milstead |
| Occupation |
actor,soundtrack,writer |
| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
19 October, 1945 |
| Birthday |
19 October |
| Birthplace |
Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
| Date of death |
7 March, 1988 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 43 years old group.
Divine Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Divine height is 6' 2" (1.88 m) .
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| Height |
6' 2" (1.88 m) |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
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Divine Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Divine worth at the age of 43 years old? Divine’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Divine's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Divine Social Network
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Timeline
In Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989), the character of "Ursula" (voiced by Pat Carroll) was based on her.
Plays both a woman and a man (as the racist head of the station that airs the Corny Collins show) in his last film Hairspray (1988).
Was contracted to play a recurring role as the Uncle in Married... with Children (1987), but died the day before the shooting of the episode (#2.22, "All in the Family"). James 'Gypsy' Haake was cast as 'Uncle Otto' in Divine's place, and the episode was dedicated to Divine's memory.
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 247-248. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999.
John Waters wanted him to be in Desperate Living (1977), and had written the movie with him in mind, but he was unable to be in the movie as he was appearing in a play at the time.
Divine also starred as career criminal Dawn Davenport in Female Trouble (1974), as bored housewife Francine Fishpaw in Polyester (1981), as outlaw gal Rosie Velez in Lust in the Dust (1984) and in Waters' loving (but still slightly bizarre) salute to teen dance TV shows as Ricki Lake's mother in the superb Hairspray (1988).
however, their most infamous work together was the amazing Pink Flamingos (1972), in which Divine starred as "Babs Johnson", the "filthiest person alive" living in a pink trailer with her egg-eating grandmother, chicken-loving son and voyeuristic daughter.
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. Milstead met maverick film director & good friend, John Waters, at high school in Baltimore, and the two combined to star in and direct several ultra low budget, taboo breaking cult films of the early 1970s.
Their first efforts included Roman Candles (1967), Eat Your Makeup (1968) and Mondo Trasho (1969). . . .
Idolized Elizabeth Taylor as a teenager, and dressed up as her character "Gloria" from BUtterfield 8 (1960) for a Halloween party that he attended wearing a slip, fur coat, and stillettoes.
When first creating his alter ego, Divine told make-up artist friend Van Smith that he wanted a look that was a cross between Jayne Mansfield and Clarabell the Clown from The Howdy Doody Show (1947).
