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Sidney J. Kimmel (born January 16, 1928) is an American businessman, philanthropist, and film producer. He is ranked 2141st in the Forbes list of the richest people alive in 2021. [ 1 ] Personal life. Kimmel was born into a Jewish family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of a cab driver. [ 2 ][ 3 ][ 4 ] He attended Temple University. [ 5 ] .
Sidney Kimmel Entertainment is an American financer, film and television production company founded in 2004 by philanthropist [1] and film producer [2] Sidney Kimmel. Sidney Kimmel Entertainment focuses on bringing entertainment projects to audiences in association with studio distribution partners.
Sidney Kimmel. At-A-Glance. Founder, Chairman and CEO of Jones Apparel Group. First-ever recipient of the Medal of Honor for Cancer Philanthropy from the American Cancer Society. Chairman of Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, producing more than 40 feature films. Married to Caroline Kimmel.
SK Global is an industry leading entertainment studio focused on creating premium content with cultural impact. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SK Global develops, finances, and produces award-winning films, heart-stirring television series, and thought-provoking documentaries for global audiences.
As the founder and former Chairman and CEO of Jones Apparel Group, Sidney Kimmel has been called the 'Iron Man' of the apparel industry. As a prominent philanthropist, Mr. Kimmel has used his personal resources, business acumen and industry contacts to raise awareness and funding for cancer research
May 1, 2024 · These are the words of philanthropist and Kimmel Cancer Center benefactor Sidney Kimmel. In 2001, he made Johns Hopkins history with his $150 million donation — the largest single gift to the university at that time — to support cancer research and patient care.
KIMMEL FOUNDATION NEWS. Sidney Kimmel Foundation gives $70 million to Thomas Jefferson University for Caroline Kimmel Biomedical Research Building. Read More ›. EXPLORE THE GIVING TIMELINE. Learn more about Sidney Kimmel’s giving; the progression and impact of transformative philanthropy. Read More ›.
