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- Birth nameStanley Richard Jaffe
- Stanley R. Jaffe was born on July 31, 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 March 10, 2025 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
- SpousesMelinda Jill Marciano(September 27, 1986 - March 10, 2025) (his death, 2 children)Joan Ellen Goodman(December 24, 1963 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenBetsy Jaffe
- ParentsDora Bressler
- RelativesAndrea Jaffe(Sibling)Howard B. Jaffe(Sibling)
- In 1984, he joined Sherry Lansing to form the independent production company named "Jaffe-Lansing".
- Made Paramount Studios youngest President (29th August 1970, New York City) at the age of 30. The youngest man to hold such a position in the cinema industry.
- Mother died when he was five years old.
- Graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
- 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.
- ... What I chose to make as a studio head was professional. What I choose to make as a producer is personal...
- In a strange sense, "Taps" is like "Jaws," only rather than having a shark going crazy in a seaside resort, we have a trusted institution - something that has been part of the community for a long time - suddenly running amok.
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