An American producer and director, born in Queens, New York, as the son of a diamond cutter named Max Weinstein, while his maternal grandparents were Polish immigrants. He grew up with his older brother, Harvey Weinstein, in the Electchester area, New York. He attended the State University of New York. He also began organizing music concerts with his brother thanks to their company Harvey & Corky. Some of his credits include St. Vincent, The Hateful Eight, and The Great Debaters.