Childhood and Education Journey of Harvey Weinstein in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Harvey Weinstein. A timeline of key moments.

Harvey Weinstein is a former American film producer and convicted sex offender. He co-founded Miramax in 1979, producing successful independent films like 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Shakespeare in Love,' the latter earning him an Academy Award. He also won seven Tony Awards for productions like 'The Producers' and 'Billy Elliot the Musical.' After leaving Miramax, he and his brother Bob established The Weinstein Company (TWC), where he served as co-chairman from 2005 to 2017.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

March 19, 1952: Harvey Weinstein Born

On March 19, 1952, Harvey Weinstein was born in Queens, New York City.

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1969: Attended the State University of New York at Buffalo

In 1969, Harvey Weinstein attended the State University of New York at Buffalo.

1973: Left the State University of New York at Buffalo

In 1973, Harvey Weinstein left the State University of New York at Buffalo to focus on his business interests.

1976: Father's death

In 1976, Harvey Weinstein's father, Max Weinstein, a diamond cutter, passed away.

1979: Co-founded Miramax

In 1979, Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob Weinstein co-founded Miramax, an entertainment company.

1993: Disney Acquired Miramax Films

In 1993, after the success of The Crying Game, Disney offered the Weinsteins $80 million for ownership of Miramax Films, which the brothers accepted, solidifying their Hollywood influence.

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2004: Divorce from Eve Chilton

In 2004, Weinstein divorced his first wife, Eve Chilton, after being married since 1987. They had three daughters together.

September 30, 2005: Left Miramax Films to form The Weinstein Company

On September 30, 2005, Harvey Weinstein and his brother left Miramax Films to form their own production company, The Weinstein Company (TWC).

2005: Co-founded the Weinstein Company

In 2005, Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob founded The Weinstein Company (TWC).

2008: Supported Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign

In 2008, Weinstein supported Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

2016: Mother's death

In 2016, Harvey Weinstein's mother, Miriam Weinstein (née Postel), passed away.

October 10, 2017: Georgina Chapman announced separation

On October 10, 2017, Harvey Weinstein's wife, Georgina Chapman, announced that she was leaving him; their divorce was finalized in July 2021.

October 2017: Served on the Board of the Robin Hood Foundation until October 2017

Until October 2017, Weinstein served on the board of the Robin Hood Foundation, a New York City-based non-profit that targets poverty.

May 2018: Arrested and charged with rape

In May 2018, Harvey Weinstein was arrested and charged with rape in New York City.

February 2020: Found guilty of felony counts

In February 2020, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of two of five felony counts and sentenced to 23 years in prison.

July 2021: Finalized divorce from Georgina Chapman

In July 2021, Harvey Weinstein's divorce from Georgina Chapman was finalized.

July 20, 2021: Extradited to Los Angeles

On July 20, 2021, Harvey Weinstein was extradited to Los Angeles to face further charges at a subsequent trial.

December 19, 2022: Found guilty in Los Angeles trial

On December 19, 2022, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of three of seven charges in the Los Angeles trial.

April 25, 2024: New York rape convictions overturned

On April 25, 2024, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein's New York rape convictions due to "egregious errors" of procedure, ordering a retrial. Weinstein remained in prison because of the California conviction.