Obituary of Stanley Kramer

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Stanley Kramer

Stanley Earl Kramer (born September 29, 1913 in New York City, New York) was a film director and film producer who was best known for directing the 1967 comedy drama film, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and the 1963 comedy film, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.” Stanley died on February 19, 2001 and his death was because of pneumonia. He died at age 87.

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Stanley Kramer Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kramer, Stanley
    • Common Name: Stanley Kramer
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: September 29, 1913
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Stan,
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1933-1997
    • Net Worth: $20 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor:

    Stanley's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Stanley Earl Kramer
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marilyn Erskine (married 1945-divorced 1945)
      • Anne P. Kramer (married 1950-divorced 1964)
      • Karen Sharpe (married September 1, 1966-2001, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kat Kramer (with Karen)
      • Jennifer Kramer (with Karen)
      • Casey Kramer (with Anne)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 19 2001 at age 87
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

Film DirectorFilm Producer American Born on September 29th Born in 1913 Born in New York Died in 2001 Died at age 87 Died from Pneumonia

Stanley's Notable Roles:

  • Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
  • It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World

Quotable Quotes:

"Throughout his life, Stanley Kramer enriched the film industry with his bold and thought-provoking movies, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Stanley Kramer was a renowned director and producer in Hollywood, known for his socially conscious films that tackled important issues such as racism and nuclear war. Sadly, he passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a long and successful career in the film industry. (V)"

Is Mr. Stanley Kramer still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-03 00:43:08
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