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American comedian (1954–2014)
Steve Moore
Birth nameSteven Spencer Moore
Born(1954-06-15)June 15, 1954
Danville, Virginia, U.S.
DiedMay 24, 2014(2014-05-24) (aged 59)
Danville, Virginia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Years active1980s–2000s
Spouse Lois Bromfield ​ ​(m. 1980; div. 1995)​
Notable works and rolesDrop Dead Gorgeous (A Tragi-Comedy): The Power of HIV-Positive Thinking

Steven Spencer Moore (June 15, 1954 – May 24, 2014) was an American stand-up comedian, 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.

Biography

Born and raised in Danville, Virginia, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University.

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

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

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, and had supporting roles in the film Love Kills and the sitcom Ellen. 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 canceled due to poor ticket sales.

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

Moore died on May 24, 2014, at his residence in Danville, Virginia, aged 59.

References

  1. ^ "Obituary for Steven Spencer Moore". Swicegood-Barker Funeral Services. May 25, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Local Comic Steve Moore Dies at 59" Archived 2014-12-25 at the Wayback Machine. GayRVA, May 28, 2014.
  3. "AIDS Survivor Steve Moore: Tears of a Clown". PRX, May 27, 2013.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "In profile: Steve Moore". The Advocate, June 24, 1997.
  6. Ed Karvoski, A Funny Time to Be Gay. Simon & Schuster, 2011. ISBN 0684818965. p. 120.
  7. ^ "Moore Celebrates The Power Of Positive Thinking". Chicago Tribune, June 13, 1997.
  8. "Lois Bromfield's Empty Closet". The Advocate, March 22, 1994. pp. 54-56.
  9. "Laughing out loud: Gay and lesbian comics go the extra comedic mile on TV special". The Gazette, February 9, 1999.
  10. "HIV-positively funny". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, November 13, 1998.

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