Bob Weinstein Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Movies & Films, Height, Parents, Brother, Miramax

Robert Weinstein, famously known as Bob Weinstein, is an American film producer renowned for co-founding Miramax Films and The Weinstein Company with his brother, Harvey Weinstein.

As the founder of Dimension Films, a Miramax subsidiary, he specialized in producing commercially successful action and horror films, including the Scream and Scary Movie franchises.

Profile

• Full Name: Robert Weinstein
• Stage Name: Bob Weinstein
• Born: 18, October 1954
• Age: 70 years old
• Birthplace: Flushing, Queens, New York City, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Film Producer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Max Weinstein, Miriam Postel
• Siblings: Harvey Weinstein
• Spouse: Anne Clayton (m. 2000–2012)
• Girlfriends: None
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $30 million

Early Life and Education

Robert Weinstein was born on October 18, 1954, in Flushing, Queens, New York City, to Max Weinstein, a diamond cutter, and Miriam Postel, a homemaker.

He grew up alongside his older brother, Harvey, in the Electchester housing co-op.

Of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, Bob attended John Bowne High School in Queens and later enrolled at the State University of New York at Fredonia but did not complete his degree, choosing instead to pursue a career in entertainment with his brother.

His religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Bob Weinstein began his career in the 1970s, co-founding Harvey & Corky Productions with his brother and Corky Burger to produce rock concerts in Buffalo, featuring acts like Frank Sinatra and The Rolling Stones.

Using profits from this venture, the brothers established Miramax Films in 1979, named after their parents, initially focusing on distributing independent and music-oriented films like Paul McCartney’s Rockshow (1980).

Bob co-wrote and co-directed Playing for Keeps (1986) and wrote The Burning (1981), but shifted to producing.

Miramax gained prominence with films like The Thin Blue Line (1988) and My Left Foot (1989), and in 1993, Disney acquired Miramax for $80 million, allowing the brothers to retain creative control.

In 1993, Bob founded Dimension Films, a Miramax division focused on genre films, which produced major hits like Scream (1996) and Spy Kids (2001), cementing his reputation for crafting commercially viable action and horror projects.

Miramax’s critical successes, including Pulp Fiction (1994), The English Patient (1996), and Shakespeare in Love (1998), earned multiple Academy Awards, with Bob as a co-producer.

In 2005, the brothers left Miramax to form The Weinstein Company (TWC), which continued their success with films like The King’s Speech (2010) and Django Unchained (2012).

Bob also ventured into Broadway, producing Tony-winning shows like The Producers (2001).

Following TWC’s 2018 bankruptcy, driven by financial struggles and allegations against Harvey Weinstein, Bob distanced himself from his brother, publicly denouncing him.

In 2019, he launched Watch This Entertainment, focusing on family films, comedies, and thrillers.

Its first project, Seven Cemeteries (2024), marked his return to horror, followed by Resurrection Road and Bird Boy, the latter in post-production with Téa Leoni.

Despite past controversies, including a 2017 sexual harassment allegation by Amanda Segel, which he denied, Bob continues to produce, aiming to create intellectual property through his new venture.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @bobweinstein

Personal Life

Bob Weinstein married Anne Clayton, a former book editor, in 2000, and they had two children before divorcing in 2012.

Clayton sought a protective order during the divorce, citing concerns for her safety, though Bob denied these claims, attributing her actions to a family intervention regarding her alleged alcoholism.

He has not been publicly linked to any romantic partners since and is believed to be single.

Bob maintains a low-profile lifestyle, with limited details about his personal interests beyond his professional focus on film production.

Filmography

• The Burning (1981)
• The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball (1982)
• Playing for Keeps (1986)
• My Left Foot (1989)
• Pulp Fiction (1994)
• Scream (1996)
• The English Patient (1996)
• Shakespeare in Love (1998)
• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
• Django Unchained (2012)
• Seven Cemeteries (2024)

Net Worth

Bob Weinstein has an estimated net worth of $30 million.

His wealth primarily derives from his extensive career as a film producer, including profits from Miramax’s blockbuster hits and Dimension Films’ successful franchises like Scream and Spy Kids.