Harvey Weinstein became a powerful figure in Hollywood when he co-founded Miramax Films with his brother Bob in 1979.
Weinstein is known for producing and distributing a number of successful independent films, with his most notable works in his career including Pulp Fiction, Shakespeare in Love and The English Patient.
His influence extended across Miramax and later the Weinstein Company, making him a major figure in the film industry until his career was marred by criminal convictions following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
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- – Full name: Harvey Weinstein
- – Date of Birth: March 19, 1952
- – Age: 72
- – Gender: Male
- – Birthplace: Flushing, Queens, New York, USA
- – Nationality: American
- – Occupation: Filmmaker
- – Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters)
- – Parents: Max Weinstein, Miriam Weinstein
- – Siblings: Bob Weinstein
- – Spouse: None (divorced from Eve Chilton and Georgina Chapman)
- – Children: Lily Weinstein, Emma Weinstein, Ruth Weinstein, India Pearl Weinstein, Dashiell Weinstein
- – Marital status: Divorced
- – Religion: Judaism
- – Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
- – Net worth: $25 million
Early life and education
Harvey Weinstein, 72, was born on March 19, 1952 in Flushing, Queens, New York. He and his brother Bob grew up in a housing cooperative called Electchester in New York City. Their parents, Max and Miriam Weinstein, fostered their son’s love of film from an early age.
Weinstein attended John Bowen High School and later attended State College at Buffalo, New York. Although he did not graduate, he left college to pursue business interests, initially focusing on concert promotion and later moving on to film distribution and production.
Personal life
Harvey Weinstein’s personal life was as tumultuous as his professional one. He first married his assistant Eve Chilton in 1987, with whom he had three daughters: Lily, Emma and Ruth.
The two divorced in 2004. In 2007, Weinstein married fashion designer Georgina Chapman, with whom he has two children: India Pearl and Dashiell.
However, their marriage ended in 2017 following public revelations of Weinstein’s sexual misconduct. His relationships and personal affairs were widely reported in the media, especially during his legal battles.
Profession
Weinstein began his career in concert promotion at Harvey & Corky Productions, which he co-founded with his brothers Bob and Corky Berg. They used profits from that business to found Miramax Films in the late 1970s.
Miramax quickly rose to prominence for acquiring and distributing provocative, award-winning films such as Sex, Lies and Videotape, The Crying Game and Pulp Fiction. In 1993, Disney purchased Miramax for $80 million, but the Weinstein brothers continued to run the company until their departure in 2005.
They subsequently formed the Weinstein Company, which produced successful films such as The King’s Speech and The Artist. Weinstein won numerous awards during his career and had a major impact on independent films until his fall from grace in 2017.
Awards
- – Oscars: Shakespeare in Love (1999) won Best Picture, Gangs of New York (2003), The Aviator (2004) and others were nominated.
- – Primetime Emmy Awards: 15 nominations.
- – Britannia Awards
- – Gotham Awards
- – GLAAD Media Awards
- – British Independent Film Awards
- – Saturn Award
net worth
Harvey Weinstein’s net worth is estimated to be around $25 million. This is a significant drop from his peak, mainly due to legal fees, settlements, and the collapse of his company following his conviction and subsequent imprisonment.
dispute
Harvey Weinstein’s career and personal life have been marred by scandal and controversy, particularly surrounding numerous allegations of sexual misconduct.
In October 2017, The New York Times and The New Yorker published exposés detailing decades of allegations against Weinstein, including accusations that he had been harassed, assaulted and raped by multiple women in the film industry.
The revelations sparked the #MeToo movement, which encouraged others to come forward and expose sexual harassment and abuse. Weinstein’s behavior led to his expulsion from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and other professional organizations. He faces criminal charges in both New York and California.
In 2020, Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault in New York and sentenced to 23 years in prison. In 2022, he faced more charges in California, leading to further legal troubles. In 2024, his conviction in New York was overturned, but he remains embroiled in ongoing legal troubles.
The scandal severely marred Weinstein’s career, led to the closure of the Weinstein Company and a broader reckoning over power dynamics and responsibility in the entertainment industry. Despite his previous contributions to film, his legacy has been overshadowed by the widespread harm he inflicted on countless women.
Social Media
- – Instagram: No
- – Twitter: No
Filmography
- – “Sex, Lies, and Videotape” (1989)
- – The Crying Game (1992)
- – Pulp Fiction (1994)
- – Clerk (1994)
- – The English Patient (1996)
- – Good Will Hunting (1997)
- – Shakespeare in Love (1998)
- – Gangs of New York (2002)
- – The Aviator (2004)
- – Finding Neverland (2004)
- – The King’s Speech (2010)
- – The Artist (2011)
- – Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
- – Django Unchained (2012)
