Joan B. Lee facts for kids
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Joan B. Lee
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Joan Clayton Boocock
February 5, 1922 |
| Died | July 6, 2017 (aged 95) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, model |
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| Children | Two |
Joan Boocock Lee (born Joan Clayton Boocock; February 5, 1922 – July 6, 2017) was an English-born American model and actress. She was widely known for her long marriage to the famous comic book writer Stan Lee. Their marriage lasted for 69 years.
In the 1940s, Joan worked as a hat model in New York City. This is where she first met Stan Lee, who would later become her husband.
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Life and Career of Joan Lee
Joan Lee had an interesting life, starting as a model and later becoming a voice actress. She played a part in bringing some beloved Marvel characters to life.
Early Life and Modeling
Joan Clayton Boocock was born in England in 1922. She later moved to the United States. In the 1940s, she worked as a hat model in New York City. This job was how she met Stan Lee, who was just starting his career in comic books. They married in 1947.
Voice Acting Roles
Later in her life, Joan Lee also became a voice actress. She lent her voice to several animated TV shows based on Marvel comics.
- She voiced characters in the Spider-Man animated series. This show was popular in the 1990s.
- She also provided voices for the Fantastic Four animated series, also from the 1990s.
Later Years and Passing
Joan Lee lived a long life. She passed away on July 6, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. She was 95 years old at the time. Her death was due to health issues after she had been in the hospital for about a week.
See also
In Spanish: Joan Boocock Lee para niños
