Stanley R. Jaffe dies at 84
Stanley R. Jaffe, the Oscar-winning producer behind Kramer vs. Kramer and a key determine in Hollywood’s studio system, has handed away on the age of 84.
Jaffe died on Monday in Rancho Mirage, abandoning a legacy of iconic movies and influential management within the business.
Born into Hollywood royalty—his father, Leo Jaffe, was a prime govt at Columbia Footage—Jaffe shortly made a reputation for himself.
He began his profession at Seven Arts Associates earlier than shifting to CBS and later Paramount, the place he grew to become one of many youngest presidents in studio historical past.
However his greatest triumph got here in 1980 when Kramer vs. Kramer, which he produced, swept the Oscars, profitable Greatest Image amongst 5 complete wins.
He additionally performed a key position in bringing Faucets, Racing With the Moon, and Black Rain to the massive display screen.
Whereas partnering with Sherry Lansing at Jaffe-Lansing Productions, he earned one other Oscar nomination for Deadly Attraction.
Jaffe’s affect wasn’t restricted to movie manufacturing. He led Paramount Communications as chairman, overseeing divisions past movie, together with publishing large Simon & Schuster and Paramount Parks.
Whether or not behind the scenes or on the studio helm, he helped form among the most memorable movies of his period.
He’s survived by his spouse, Melinda, his 4 kids, and 5 grandchildren. His sister, publicist Andrea Jaffe, handed away in 2016.
