Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Harvey Weinstein
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Harvey Weinstein made an impact.
Harvey Weinstein is a former film producer and convicted sex offender. He co-founded Miramax with his brother Bob in 1979, producing successful independent films like "Pulp Fiction" and "Shakespeare in Love," for which he won an Academy Award. He also won seven Tony Awards. Later, the Weinstein brothers founded The Weinstein Company (TWC). Weinstein served as co-chairman from 2005 to 2017. His career ended after numerous allegations of sexual assault and misconduct surfaced, leading to his conviction.
1973: Left the State University of New York at Buffalo
In 1973 Harvey Weinstein left the State University of New York at Buffalo, without graduating, to concentrate on his business interests.
1979: Co-founding of Miramax
In 1979, Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob Weinstein co-founded Miramax, an entertainment company.
May 1982: Release of The Secret Policeman's Other Ball
In May 1982, Miramax Films released "The Secret Policeman's Other Ball", edited from two British benefit shows for Amnesty International, becoming Miramax's first hit.
1988: Release of The Thin Blue Line
In 1988, Miramax Films gained wider attention with the release of Errol Morris' documentary "The Thin Blue Line."
1989: Release of Sex, Lies, and Videotape
In 1989, Miramax Films released "Sex, Lies, and Videotape", which propelled them to become the most successful independent studio in America.
1989: Miramax produced Sex, Lies, and Videotape
In 1989, Miramax, co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, produced the successful independent film Sex, Lies, and Videotape.
1992: Miramax produced The Crying Game
In 1992, Miramax, co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, produced the independent film The Crying Game.
1993: Disney's Acquisition of Miramax Films
In 1993, Disney acquired Miramax Films for $80 million after the success of The Crying Game.
1994: Miramax produced Pulp Fiction and Heavenly Creatures
In 1994, Miramax, co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, produced the successful independent films Pulp Fiction and Heavenly Creatures.
1996: Miramax produced Flirting with Disaster
In 1996, Miramax, co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, produced the independent film Flirting with Disaster.
1997: Miramax won an Academy Award for The English Patient
In 1997, Miramax Films won its first Academy Award for Best Picture with The English Patient.
1998: Miramax produced Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Miramax, co-founded by Harvey Weinstein, produced the successful independent film Shakespeare in Love.
1998: Critical success of Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Shakespeare in Love received several awards, including numerous Academy Awards.
2004: Release of Fahrenheit 9/11
In 2004, the documentary Fahrenheit 9/11, directed by Michael Moore, was released.
September 30, 2005: Weinstein brothers left Miramax Films
On September 30, 2005, Harvey and Bob Weinstein left Miramax Films to form their own production company, The Weinstein Company (TWC).
2005: Co-chairmanship of The Weinstein Company
In 2005, Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob co-founded The Weinstein Company (TWC) and served as co-chairmen.
2017: End of Co-chairmanship of TWC
In 2017, Harvey Weinstein's tenure as co-chairman of The Weinstein Company (TWC) came to an end.
July 16, 2018: Shutdown of The Weinstein Company
On July 16, 2018, The Weinstein Company (TWC) was shut down after filing for bankruptcy and having its assets purchased by Lantern Entertainment.
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