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Stanley R. Jaffe(1940-2025)

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Executive
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Stanley R. Jaffe was born on 31 July 1940 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and director, known for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Fatal Attraction (1987) and Black Rain (1989). He was married to Melinda Jill Marciano and Joan Ellen Goodman. He died on 10 March 2025 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
BornJuly 31, 1940
DiedMarch 10, 2025(84)
BornJuly 31, 1940
DiedMarch 10, 2025(84)
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  • Won 1 Oscar
    • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Justin Henry in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
Kramer vs. Kramer
7.8
  • Producer
  • 1979
Michael Douglas and Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction (1987)
Fatal Attraction
6.9
  • Producer(produced by)
  • 1987
Michael Douglas in Black Rain (1989)
Black Rain
6.6
  • Producer
  • 1989
Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis in The Accused (1988)
The Accused
7.1
  • Producer
  • 1988

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  • Joshua Jackson and Lizzy Caplan in Fatal Attraction (2023)
    Fatal Attraction
    6.4
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 2023
  • Wes Bentley, Kate Hudson, and Heath Ledger in The Four Feathers (2002)
    The Four Feathers
    6.5
    • producer
    • 2002
  • Kim Basinger and Vincent Perez in I Dreamed of Africa (2000)
    I Dreamed of Africa
    5.6
    • producer
    • 2000
  • Frances McDormand and Hatty Jones in Madeline (1998)
    Madeline
    6.0
    • executive producer
    • 1998
  • Brendan Fraser in School Ties (1992)
    School Ties
    6.9
    • producer
    • 1992
  • Michael Douglas in Black Rain (1989)
    Black Rain
    6.6
    • producer
    • 1989
  • Jodie Foster and Kelly McGillis in The Accused (1988)
    The Accused
    7.1
    • producer
    • 1988
  • Michael Douglas and Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction (1987)
    Fatal Attraction
    6.9
    • producer (produced by)
    • 1987
  • Christopher Collet in Firstborn (1984)
    Firstborn
    6.2
    • executive producer
    • 1984
  • Racing with the Moon (1984)
    Racing with the Moon
    6.6
    • producer (uncredited)
    • 1984
  • Without a Trace (1983)
    Without a Trace
    7.1
    • producer
    • 1983
  • Timothy Hutton in Taps (1981)
    Taps
    6.8
    • producer
    • 1981
  • Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Justin Henry in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
    Kramer vs. Kramer
    7.8
    • producer
    • 1979
  • Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal in The Bad News Bears (1976)
    The Bad News Bears
    7.3
    • producer
    • 1976
  • Bad Company (1972)
    Bad Company
    6.9
    • producer
    • 1972

Director



  • Without a Trace (1983)
    Without a Trace
    7.1
    • Director
    • 1983

Personal details

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  • Official sites
    • France national library catalogue
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  • Alternative name
    • Stanley Jaffe
  • Born
    • July 31, 1940
    • Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • March 10, 2025
    • Rancho Mirage, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Melinda Jill MarcianoSeptember 27, 1986 - March 10, 2025 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Betsy Jaffe
  • Parents
    • Leo Jaffe
  • Relatives
    • Andrea Jaffe(Sibling)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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    In 1984, he joined Sherry Lansing to form the independent production company named "Jaffe-Lansing".
  • Quotes
    As I see it, George Lucas should be bottled. He's unique - probably the closest thing the world has to Walt Disney. He's a wonderful teller of stories. He appeals to adults as well as children. I think he's a gift.

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