Stanley Harvey Eisen, commonly known by his stage name of Paul Stanley, is a famous American singer and songwriter, record producer, as well as a guitarist. Paul Stanley is perhaps best known for being the lead singer and a guitarist for the hard rock band called “Kiss”. Formed in 1973 by Stanley and Gene Simmons, “Kiss” became known worldwide for their sophisticated live performances, as well as their elaborate costumes and make-up. The band rose to prominence in 1975 with the release of their first live album called “Alive!”, which featured performances recorded in Cleveland, Wildwood and Detroit. A year later in 1976, “Kiss” came out with “Destroyer”, their fourth studio album, which established them in the music industry. Aside from receiving a Gold and Platinum certification from the RIAA, “Destroyer” produced four singles, and was named among the “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time” by “Rolling Stone” magazine. Following their immediate success, “Kiss” released “Rock and Roll Over” (1976), “Love Gun” (1977) and “Alive II” (1977). All of the latter albums received a Platinum certification shortly after being released.
Paul Stanley Net Worth $125 Million
“Kiss” managed to maintain public interest over more than 40 years, as they grew to become one of the best-selling bands in the history of music. With more than a 100 million albums sold worldwide, “Kiss” was named among the “50 Greatest American Rock Bands” and “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock”. In 2014, “Kiss” were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The frontman of the band, how rich is Paul Stanley? Sources state that Paul Stanley’s net worth is estimated to be $175 million, most of his wealth coming from his involvement with “Kiss”.
Paul Stanley was born in 1952 in Manhattan, New York, where he studied at the High School of Music & Art. As a teenager, Stanley excelled as a graphic artist, yet he decided to pursue a career in singing instead. Even though he is mostly recognized as a member of “Kiss”, Paul Stanley has released two solo albums as well. His self-titled debut album came out in 1978, and immediately peaked at #40 on the Billboard music chart. “Paul Stanley” featured most of the songs written by Stanley, while some of the tracks were co-written with Mikel Japp. Considered to be one of the best solo albums released by the members of “Kiss”, “Paul Stanley” produced a popular single called “Hold Me, Touch Me (Think of Me When We’re Apart)”, which peaked at #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Stanley’s second studio album was released in 2006 under the title of “Live to Win”. Stanley’s latter studio work proved to be as successful and even more mature than his debut album. Upon its release, “Live to Win” peaked at #53 on the Billboard 200, and #14 on the Rock Albums music chart.
Considered to be among the “Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time”, Paul Stanley has an estimated net worth of $175 million.
People's Choice Awards for Favorite New Song (1977), Metal Edge Readers' Choice Awards for Bend of the Year, Best Concert Tour and Performance (1996), Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences ("The Recording Academy") Heroes Award, 2006)
Record Labels
Sanctuary Records
Albums
"Kiss"(1974), "Hotter Than Hell" (1974), "Dressed to Kill"(1975), "Destroyer" (1976), "Love Gun" (1977), "Dynasty" (1979), "Lick It Up" (1983), "Revenge" (1992),"Rock and Roll Over" (1976), "Psycho Circus" (1998), "Sonic Boom" (2009), "Best of Kiss 40" (2014), “Love Gun” (1977), “Alive II” (1977)
Music Groups
Kiss (Since 1973), Wicked Lester (1971 – 1973)
Nominations
Long Island Music Hall of Fame (2006), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2014)
Movies
"Family Guy" (1999-)
TV Shows
Academy of Music (New York, 1973), Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1974), ABC's Dick Clark's in Concert (1974), American Idol (2009), The Hottest Show on Earth Tour (2010), "Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2012)
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Adventures in Paradise
1959-1960
TV Series 5 episodes
Cry Tough
1959
The Third Man
1959
TV Series 10 episodes
Have Gun - Will Travel
1959
TV Series 1 episode
Pursuit
1958
TV Series 1 episode
Kraft Theatre
1958
TV Series 1 episode
The Outcasts of Poker Flat
1958
TV Movie
Goodyear Playhouse
1956-1957
TV Series 3 episodes
The United States Steel Hour
1957
TV Series 1 episode
The Alcoa Hour
1957
TV Series 1 episode
Appointment with Adventure
1955-1956
TV Series 14 episodes
Crossbow
1987
TV Series 3 episodes
Jack and Mike
1986-1987
TV Series 3 episodes
Crazy Like a Fox
1986
TV Series 1 episode
MacGyver
1985
TV Series 1 episode
Street Hawk
1985
TV Series 1 episode
The New Mike Hammer
1984
TV Series 1 episode
Voyagers!
1983
TV Series 2 episodes
The Fall Guy
1982-1983
TV Series 4 episodes
Knight Rider
1982
TV Series 2 episodes
Lou Grant
1981-1982
TV Series 2 episodes
King's Crossing
1982
TV Series 1 episode
Flamingo Road
1981
TV Series 3 episodes
Insight
1964-1980
TV Series 20 episodes
Beyond Westworld
1980
TV Series 1 episode
Quincy M.E.
1980
TV Series 1 episode
Stone
1980
TV Series 1 episode
Charlie's Angels
1977-1979
TV Series 5 episodes
The Ultimate Impostor
1979
TV Movie
Dear Detective
1979
TV Series
Vega$
1978-1979
TV Series 2 episodes
Sergeant T.K. Yu
1979
TV Movie
Moby Dick
1978
Grandpa Goes to Washington
1978
TV Series 1 episode
Dallas
1978
TV Series 1 episode
The Love Boat
1978
TV Series 2 episodes
Crisis in Sun Valley
1978
TV Movie
And the Soul Shall Dance
1978
TV Movie
Baretta
1976-1978
TV Series 4 episodes
Hawaii Five-O
1969-1977
TV Series 19 episodes
Dog and Cat
1977
TV Series
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II
1977
TV Series 1 episode
The Six Million Dollar Man
1977
TV Series 1 episode
The Oregon Trail
1977
TV Series 1 episode
Serpico
1976
TV Series 1 episode
Gemini Man
1976
TV Mini-Series 1 episode
20 Shades of Pink
1976
TV Movie
The Streets of San Francisco
1974-1976
TV Series 3 episodes
Cannon
1975-1976
TV Series 3 episodes
Medical Center
1971-1975
TV Series 14 episodes
Caribe
1975
TV Series
Archer
1975
TV Series 1 episode
Movin' On
1974
TV Series 3 episodes
Petrocelli
1974
TV Series 2 episodes
Nicky's World
1974
TV Movie
The Magician
1974
TV Series 1 episode
Gondola
1974
TV Movie
Cotter
1973
Kojak
1973
TV Series 1 episode
Circle of Fear
1972-1973
TV Series 2 episodes
Search
1972
TV Series 1 episode
Assignment: Vienna
1972
TV Series 1 episode
The Bull of the West
1972
TV Movie
Gunsmoke
1971-1972
TV Series 4 episodes
Cade's County
1971
TV Series 1 episode
River of Mystery
1971
TV Movie
The Interns
1971
TV Series 1 episode
Then Came Bronson
1969-1970
TV Series 4 episodes
Sole Survivor
1970
TV Movie
Mission Impossible Versus the Mob
1969
It Takes a Thief
1969
TV Series 1 episode
The Wild Wild West
1969
TV Series 1 episode
Mission: Impossible
1967-1968
TV Series 7 episodes
Three Guns for Texas
1968
The High Chaparral
1968
TV Series 1 episode
The Rat Patrol
1967
TV Series 1 episode
T.H.E. Cat
1967
TV Series 1 episode
The Time Tunnel
1966
TV Series 1 episode
The Road West
1966
TV Series 2 episodes
Tarzan
1966
TV Series 3 episodes
The Virginian
1965-1966
TV Series 4 episodes
Laredo
1965-1966
TV Series 4 episodes
Lost in Space
1965
TV Series 1 episode
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1965
TV Series 1 episode
The Outer Limits
1964
TV Series 3 episodes
The Reporter
1964
TV Series 2 episodes
Breaking Point
1964
TV Series 1 episode
The Defenders
1961-1963
TV Series 2 episodes
The Richard Boone Show
1963
TV Series 1 episode
The Great Adventure
1963
TV Series 2 episodes
The Big Brain
1963
TV Movie
Vacation Playhouse
1963
TV Series 1 episode
Combat!
1963
TV Series 4 episodes
Going My Way
1963
TV Series 1 episode
Naked City
1962
TV Series 2 episodes
The Untouchables
1962
TV Series 2 episodes
Kraft Mystery Theater
1962
TV Series 1 episode
Route 66
1962
TV Series 1 episode
Dr. Kildare
1962
TV Series 2 episodes
Outlaws
1961
TV Series 4 episodes
Peter Gunn
1960-1961
TV Series 2 episodes
Zane Grey Theater
1959-1960
TV Series 2 episodes
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Love Boat
1977
TV Series producer - 1978
The Virginian
1966
TV Series producer - 1 episode
Combat!
1963
TV Series producer - 2 episodes
Adventures in Paradise
1960
TV Series producer - 1 episode
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Warning: Parental Advisory
2002
TV Movie writer: "Gimme More"
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Oval Portrait
1997
Short special appreciation
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1968
DGA Award
Directors Guild of America, USA
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television
Mission: Impossible (1966)
Known for movies
Hawaii Five-O (1969-1977) as Director
Insight (1964-1980) as Director
Sole Survivor (1970) as Director
Mission Impossible Versus the Mob (1969) as Director