Back in his early years, Paul Stanley was born to a Jewish family and given the name Stanley Bert Eisen. After his sister Julia, he was his parents’ second child. There isn’t a lot of information available about his parents. Manhattan, New York, USA is his birthplace. He is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent and is an American national.
Stanley had been recognized for his talent in graphic arts since he was a child, so he went to the High School of Music and Art in New York City, where he graduated in 1970. Despite his talent as a graphic artist, he chose to pursue a career in music instead.
