From Past to Present: Transgender Icons That Have Shaped History

9. Ian Harvie

While many on this list have been fierce political activists, Ian Harvie has contributed in his own unique way, and that is with comedy. What better way to raise serious issues after all? Harvie is considered to be one of the most groundbreaking transgendered comedians and even opened for mega comic Margaret Cho in the late 2000s.

He has dealt with very sensitive subjects relating to gender and identity, all with incredible humor. Both emotional and funny, his show told the story of his operations and awkward encounters throughout his transition that took place between the ages of 19 to 32.