Leo Jaffe
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Leo Jaffe 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.
The son of Lithuania
n immigrants, Jaffe began working in in a glue factory in the Bronx to put himself through college. After graduating, he began working in the mailroom at Columbia, eventually working his way to the top.
In 1968, Jaffe received the Bronze Medallion
, New York City's highest civilian honor. In 1979, Jaffe received the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Jean Hersholt
Award.
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. is an American film production and distribution company. Columbia Pictures now forms part of the Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Sony. It is one of the leading film companies...
from 1973 until his retirement in 1981. He is the father of film producer Stanley R. Jaffe
Stanley R. Jaffe
Stanley Richard Jaffe is an American film producer, responsible for blockbusters such as Fatal Attraction, The Accused, and Kramer vs. Kramer.-Background:...
and film agent Andrea Jaffe.
The son of Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
n immigrants, Jaffe began working in in a glue factory in the Bronx to put himself through college. After graduating, he began working in the mailroom at Columbia, eventually working his way to the top.
In 1968, Jaffe received the Bronze Medallion
Bronze Medallion (New York City award)
The Bronze Medallion is the highest award conferred upon civilians by New York City.The medal is presented by the Mayor to those individuals who have demonstrated, "exceptional citizenship and outstanding achievement"...
, New York City's highest civilian honor. In 1979, Jaffe received the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures...
Jean Hersholt
Jean Hersholt
Jean Pierre Hersholt was a Danish-born actor who lived in the United States, where he was a leading film and radio talent, best known for his 17 years starring on radio in Dr. Christian and for playing Shirley Temple's grandfather in Heidi...
Award.