Place of Birth: Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: March 19, 1952
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Harvey Weinstein is an American film producer and film studio executive.
Harvey is the son of Miriam (Postel/Postal) and Max Weinstein. His younger brother, Bob, is also a film producer. Their company “Miramax” was named after their parents. They were raised Jewish.
Harvey is married to English fashion designer Georgina Chapman.
Harvey’s paternal grandparents were Benjamin Weinstein and Helen. Benjamin was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia. Helen was originally from Hungary.
Harvey’s maternal grandparents were Joseph “Joe” Postel/Postal/Postol and Sarah. They were originally from Poland.
Sources: Genealogy of Harvey Weinstein – https://www.geni.com
Harvey’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin Weinstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Obituary of Harvey’s mother, Miriam (Postel/Postal) Weinstein – https://www.nytimes.com
Harvey’s maternal grandfather, Joseph “Joe” Postel/Postal, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
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