Lee got his first supporting role in 大饭店 (1967) after reading a scene opposite a friend as a favor in an audition for the film. His first screen test was a love scene with 凯伦·布莱克 which led him to become an actor under contract with MGM Studios, where he co-starred in 大北极 (1968) with 罗克·赫德森 as well as various 艾伦·斯班林 productions. After years of acting, Lee found a passion for working behind the camera and, in 1971, directed his first feature film, On the Line (1971). His son, Shane Stanley, was the youngest to ever receive an Emmy Award when he was 16 years old for his work on Desperate Passage (1987), which Lee directed and won two Emmys for. That special launched The Desperate Passage Series, which was nominated for thirty-three Emmys and won thirteen over a six year period. Daughter Quinn Gonzalez, from Lee's first marriage, is the granddaughter of legendary songwriter Johnny Burke of the Burke & Van Heusen team, (Misty, Pennies From Heaven, Swingin' on a Star). His film Street Pirates (1994) won him a CINE Golden Eagle Award for Best Documentary. Lee received The Christopher Award as well as many other top humanitarian honors for his work with America's probated youth, which were the theme for many of his TV specials. Lee wrote and directed Held for Ransom (2000) starring 丹尼斯·霍珀 based on the novel by 路易斯·邓肯 I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) as well as co-writing and directing 勇士车夫 (2001) which starred 迈克尔·诺里 Patricia Manterola and long time friend 杰德·阿兰. Lee just completed working with his Emmy Award winning son, Shane Stanley on Break Even, a feature film to be released in 2020.
Children: Quinn Gonzalez and writer, producer, director Shane Stanley
Co-starred in 候选人 (1972) with 罗伯特·雷德福 as McKay's (Redford's) former classmate. The role and scenes were eventually cut out of the film.
Was considered for the role of 'Benjamin' in 毕业生 (1967).
While working on 大北极 (1968) with 约翰·斯特奇斯, he discovered his passion for directing.
Campaigned his 57' classic yacht in 1989 and was undefeated four years in a row.
Feared heights, though was on the ski jumping team at Vermont Academy where he was also the captain the baseball team.
Nationally certified SCUBA Diving Instructor since the age of 14.
Father was famous artist with covers for Saturday Evening Post and dozens of other magazines of that era
Wrestled with Presiding Judge for 4 years to get violent juvenile offenders released into his custody with no guards, cops, or counselors for 10-day at-sea expeditions aboard his sailboat
Bought his son, Shane Stanley, his first motorcycle when he was only three years old.
Held a record for living under water when he was only 17 years of age.
Is a licenced Protestant Minister.
Raced AMA District 37 motorcycle races in the 60s & 70s.
First at-sea documentary with prisoners Desperate Passage (1987) was rejected by all networks. Two years after completion, it finally aired and was first in primetime ratings and nominated for 4 Emmys, winning 2.
The production 重振球风 (2006) started shooting on his 62nd birthday.
Was under contract as an actor with MGM in the late 60's.
After watching him film an episode of Mr. Novak (1963) opposite 布吉斯·梅迪斯 head of new talent for MGM Vincent Chase approached Lee and asked him to join the studios actor development program. Others in the class included 罗伯特·派恩 and 琳达·伊万斯
Often cast by 艾伦·斯班林 in the 60s and 70s.
Made a major impact on the juvenile probation system with his "Desperate Passage" series and how America looks at troubled youth. Was awarded top honors from both The White House and California Governors for his efforts.
Has spoken as a guest of Janet Reno to the leaders of the nation to help develop ways to restore today's "troubled youth" and "throw-away kids".
Stepfather of Brett Tremaine and Christopher Tremaine.
Ex-father-in-law of Sharon Turner.
Father-in-law of Val Barri.
Longtime friend of 杰德·阿兰.
Has a home in So. Cal, but he and his wife spend most of their time on their motor yacht, Stanhaven III.
Memoir, "Faith in the Land of Make-Believe," (2011 Zondervan) was voted # 7th Best Book of the Year by Charisma Magazine. 道恩·强森 wrote the foreword to Lee's memoir, Dr. Jack W. Hayford, wrote the introduction.
After cancer surgery, he and Linda cruised their motor yacht in the Pacific Northwest 'just in case' he didn't make it. Return to So California in 2011, now 'cancer free.'.
Quit college after a semester and traveled Europe.
While SCUBA diving in an abandoned quarry, he was trapped under the ice for over a half-hour.
After promoting his memoir, Lee and his wife, Linda took off and headed south on their motor yacht, cruising and SCUBA diving in Mexican waters and, most enjoyable, the Sea of Cortez, returning to Southern California in 2017, to continue making independent films that will be a positive influence on all ages.
As a filmmaker Lee has been nominated for 10 Emmy Awards, winning 5 Emmys.
Returned to So California in 2011, now 'cancer free' .
Salary (1) 重振球风(2006) $1,000,000