Harvey Weinstein's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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

1966: Academy Award Speeches Mentions

Between 1966 and 2016, Harvey Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 Academy Award acceptance speeches, as many times as God, and second only to Steven Spielberg.

1995: Pulp Fiction nominated for Academy Award

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

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1997: Miramax won 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: Success of Shakespeare in Love

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

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

On April 19, 2004, Weinstein was appointed an honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to the British film industry, although this was an honorary award since he wasn't a Commonwealth citizen.

2016: Academy Award Speeches Mentions

Between 1966 and 2016, Harvey Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 Academy Award acceptance speeches, as many times as God, and second only to Steven Spielberg.