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 an American film producer and convicted sex offender. He co-founded Miramax in 1979 with his brother Bob, producing successful independent films like Pulp Fiction and Shakespeare in Love, for which he won an Academy Award. He also won seven Tony Awards for plays and musicals. After Miramax, the Weinstein brothers founded The Weinstein Company (TWC), where Harvey 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's birth

On March 19, 1952, Harvey Weinstein was born. He is an American film producer and convicted sex offender.

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1969: Attended the University at Buffalo

In 1969, Harvey Weinstein attended the University at Buffalo but did not graduate.

1973: Stopped Attending the University at Buffalo

In 1973, Harvey Weinstein stopped attending the University at Buffalo and chose to concentrate on his business interests instead.

1976: Death of Max Weinstein

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

1979: Co-founding of Miramax

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

1993: Disney's Acquisition of Miramax

In 1993, after the success of The Crying Game, Disney offered the Weinsteins $80 million for ownership of Miramax Films. The brothers agreed to the deal which in turn cemented their Hollywood clout.

September 30, 2005: Departure from Miramax and Formation of TWC

On September 30, 2005, the Weinstein brothers 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 founded The Weinstein Company (TWC) and served as co-chairmen.

February 2012: Settlement of Michael Moore's Lawsuit

In February 2012, Michael Moore dropped the lawsuit against the Weinstein brothers for an undisclosed settlement.

2016: Death of Miriam Weinstein

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

October 10, 2017: Georgina Chapman announced she was leaving Weinstein

On October 10, 2017, amidst numerous sexual harassment accusations against Harvey Weinstein, his wife, Georgina Chapman, publicly announced she was leaving him.

October 2017: Dismissal from The Weinstein Company

In October 2017, Harvey Weinstein was dismissed from The Weinstein Company and expelled from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences following sexual abuse allegations. More than 80 women made allegations. This sparked the #MeToo social media campaign.