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 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 producing plays and musicals. After Miramax, he co-founded The Weinstein Company (TWC) with his brother and served as co-chairman. Weinstein's career was later overshadowed by numerous allegations of sexual assault and harassment, leading to his conviction.
1966: Analysis of speeches made between 1966 and 2016
In 1966, found by an analysis of speeches made between 1966 and 2016, Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 Academy Award acceptance speeches.
1989: Release of "Sex, Lies, and Videotape"
In 1989, the successful launch release of Steven Soderbergh's "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" propelled Miramax Films to become the most successful independent studio in America.
1995: "Pulp Fiction" nominated for Best Picture
In 1995, "Pulp Fiction" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture but lost to "Forrest Gump".
1997: Miramax Wins First Best Picture Academy Award
In 1997, Miramax Films won its first Academy Award for Best Picture with "The English Patient".
1998: Success of Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Miramax released "Shakespeare in Love", which received several awards, including numerous Academy Awards.
September 26, 2000: Honorary Degree from 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: Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
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: 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: Analysis of speeches made between 1966 and 2016
In 2016, found by an analysis of speeches made between 1966 and 2016, Weinstein was thanked or praised in 34 Academy Award acceptance speeches.
2017: Revocation of Honorary Doctorate and Legion of Honour
In late 2017, The University at Buffalo revoked Harvey Weinstein's honorary doctorate and French President Emmanuel Macron revoked his Legion of Honour.
