Stan Lee Biography

Stan Lee was an American comic-book writer, editor, and publisher, who was executive vice president and publisher of Marvel Comics.



Born in New York City, to Celia (Solomon) and Jack Lieber, a dress cutter. His parents were Romanian Jewish immigrants. Lee co-created Spider-Man, the Hulk, Doctor Strange, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Daredevil, Thor, the X-Men, and many other fictional characters, introducing a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. In addition, he challenged the comics’ industry’s censorship organization, the Comics Code Authority, indirectly leading to it updating its policies. Lee subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.



Stan Lee had cameo appearances in many Marvel film and television projects, with many yet to come, posthumously. A few of these appearances are self-aware and sometimes reference Lee’s involvement in the creation of certain characters.



On 16 July 2017, Stan Lee was named a Disney Legend, a hall of fame program that recognizes individuals who have made an extraordinary and integral contribution to The Walt Disney Company.



Stan Lee was married to Joan Lee for almost 70 years, until her death. The couple had two children. Joan died on July 6, 2017. Stan died on November 12, 2018, in LA.



– IMDb Mini Biography By: Pedro Borges

Stan Lee In 1975.

Stan Lee’s Spouse (1)

Joan Lee (5 December 1947 – 6 July 2017) ( her death) ( 2 children)

Stan’s Trade Marks (14)

Often narrated animated series featuring his Marvel Comics characters

Often named his characters in alliterate patterns like Peter Parker and Sue Storm to help remember their names

Wears signature dark sunglasses

Often has cameos in the films based on his comics

Often refers to faithful fans as “true believers.”

Closed most fan letters or personal contributions by using his trademark catchphrase “‘Nuff said”

Stories are frequently set in New York City

Characters are often ordinary individuals caught up in extraordinary circumstances

Characters are often highly intelligent and work as scientists

Distinctive upbeat manner and style of speaking

Often uses superhero stories as metaphors for social issues, e.g., the X-Men were representative of discrimination

Unusually for comic book heroes, his characters almost never wear capes

Catchphrase: Excelsior!

Grey mustache