Harvey Weinstein's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 10, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Harvey Weinstein. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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

1966: Start date of analysis of Academy Award acceptance speeches

In 1966, the start date of analysis of Academy Award acceptance speeches, until 2016, found that Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 speeches.

1995: Pulp Fiction nominated to Academy Award

In 1995, Pulp Fiction was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture but lost to Forrest Gump.

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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.

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1998: Critical success of Shakespeare in Love

In 1998, Shakespeare in Love received several awards, including numerous Academy Awards.

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September 26, 2000: Weinstein Awarded Honorary Degree by University at Buffalo

On September 26, 2000, Harvey Weinstein was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) by the University at Buffalo.

April 19, 2004: Weinstein Appointed Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire

On April 19, 2004, Harvey Weinstein was appointed an honorary commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition of his contributions to the British film industry.

March 2, 2012: Weinstein Made a Knight of the French Legion of Honour

On March 2, 2012, Harvey Weinstein was made a knight of the French Legion of Honour, in recognition of Miramax's efforts to increase the presence and popularity of foreign films in the United States.

2016: End date of analysis of Academy Award acceptance speeches

In 2016, the end date of analysis of Academy Award acceptance speeches, starting in 1966, found that Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 speeches.

2017: Honorary Doctorate and Legion of Honour Revoked

In late 2017, the University at Buffalo revoked Harvey Weinstein's honorary doctorate, and French President Emmanuel Macron revoked his Legion of Honour due to his conduct.

September 18, 2020: Weinstein Stripped of Honorary CBE

On September 18, 2020, Harvey Weinstein was stripped of his honorary CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) following his conviction for rape and sexual assault.