Harvey Weinstein, 53, is the Co-Chairman of The Weinstein Company, a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. In 1979, Mr. Weinstein and his brother founded Miramax Films, which has released some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful independent feature films, including The Aviator, Finding Neverland, Chicago, Gangs of New York, Shakespeare in Love, Good Will Hunting, Pulp Fiction and My Left Foot. In 2004, Mr. Weinstein was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his contribution to the British film industry. Mr. Weinstein has also produced several award winning shows on Broadway and around the world, including The Producers, Gypsy, La Boheme, Wonderful Town and this season's All Shook Up, Sweet Charity and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. |