Person Biography:
Stanley Frazen, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, lived a remarkable life of 91 years, filled with success, happiness, family, wisdom, and love. Born in Chicago, Stanley moved to Los Angeles with his mother at a young age and spent his childhood in Boyle Heights during the Great Depression. He attended Roosevelt High School, where he was a member of the track team.
Stanley's early career began at Warner Bros at the age of 18 as a messenger, before enlisting in the First Motion Picture Unit of the Army Air Corps during World War II. This experience launched his film editing career, which spanned over 50 years. He worked as Post Production Supervisor and Supervising Editor at McCadden Productions, editing shows such as Burns and Allen, I Married Joan, The Bob Cummings Show, People's Choice, and The Jack Benny Show in the 1950s.
Stanley's success in television led him to become a Commercial Director, directing commercials and eventually forming his own Production Company. He produced the feature film "Man-Trap" for Paramount Studios. Despite his success in commercials, Stanley remained an editor at heart, continuing to edit TV shows such as The Beverly Hillbillies, My Favorite Martian, The Monkees, Get Smart, Columbo, and Charlie's Angels in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. He also edited films like Young Doctors in Love and Milagro Beanfield War.
Stanley was a dedicated member of the film industry, serving as a past President of America Cinema Editors and The Motion Picture Editor's Guild. He was passionate about training young editors and many famous editors have gone on to great careers after working with him.
Stanley's personal life was filled with love and family. He is survived by his wife, Diane Frazen; children, Nancy Frazen, Marcy Frazen Toschi, and Robert Frazen; grandchildren, Matthew, Griffin, Spencer, and Amy; and his first wife, Frances Frazen. Stanley's strong will to live and passion for life were evident throughout his life, and his love for his family was endless.
