Leo Jaffe
Leo Jaffe (April 23, 1909 in New York City, New York – August 20, 1997 in New York City, New York) was an American film executive. He was chairman of the board of Columbia Pictures from 1973 until his retirement in 1981. He is the father of film producer Stanley R. Jaffe and film agent Andrea Jaffe.
Career
The son of Lithuanian immigrants, Jaffe began working in a
Personal life
In 1968, Jaffe received the Bronze Medallion, New York City's highest civilian honor. In 1994, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to him.[4]
He was married three times and had three sons, Howard, Ira and Stanley and two daughters, Marie and Andrea.[1] He is the father to producer and director Stanley R. Jaffe known for the movie Kramer vs. Kramer. Stanley went on to have two children Robert and Elizabeth Jaffe
References
- ^ a b c d e f James Sterngold (August 21, 1997). "Leo Jaffe, Hollywood Deal Maker, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved January 17, 2008.
- ^ "Leo The Legend". Variety. June 13, 1979. p. 2.
- ^ ISSN 0074-7084.
- ^ Palm Springs Walk of Stars by date dedicated Archived October 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Leo Jaffe at IMDb