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Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Writing · born 28 December 1922 · New York City, New York, USA

Stan Lee (December 28, 1922 – November 12, 2018) was an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. He rose through the ranks of a family-run business called Timely Comics, which later became Marvel Comics. He was Marvel's primary creative leader for two decades, expanding it from a small publishing house division to a multimedia corporation that dominated the comics and film industries.

In collaboration with others at Marvel—particularly co-writers and artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko—he co-created iconic characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, the Scarlet Witch, and Black Widow. These and other characters' introductions in the 1960s pioneered a more naturalistic approach in superhero comics. In the 1970s, Lee challenged the restrictions of the Comics Code Authority, indirectly leading to changes in its policies. In the 1980s, he pursued the development of Marvel properties in other media, with mixed results.

Where to start: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018).

As actor 155

TV shows 66

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Stan Lee movie?

By viewer score, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) at 8.4/10.

What are Stan Lee’s most popular movies?

The Avengers, Deadpool, Avengers: Infinity War.

How many movies has Stan Lee made?

155 films on TMDB, 155 as actor.

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