Stanley DeSantis was an American actor and businessman. He appeared in 15 motion pictures, the last of which beingThe Aviator, in which he portrayedLouis B. Mayer. He also made many television appearances. His death was credited in a dedication for the season two finale of Entourage, in which had guest starred.

Stanley can be seen in Rush Hour, starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan. Other recent films include Warren Beatty's Bulworth and Jill Sprecher's Clockwatchers. Additional film roles: Boogie Nights, The Fan, Fools Rush In, The Birdcage, Truth About Cats & Dogs and Ed Wood. He appeared in the HBO feature Lansky as Arnold Rothstein. He is perhaps best known for creating the strange, raincoated character of Norman Neal Williams in the PBS/BBC production Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City.