Stephen Lee is a highly accomplished former British professional snooker player. He began his professional career in 1992 and quickly rose through the ranks, reaching a career-high world ranking of fifth during the 2000–01 season.
During his impressive career, he won five ranking titles and established himself as a top player in the world of snooker. His skill, dedication and hard work have made him a respected figure in the sport of snooker.
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- Full name: Stephen Lee
- Stage name: Stephen Lee
- Date of birth: October 12, 1974
- Age: 50 years old
- Place of birth: Trowbridge, UK.
- Nationality: English
- Occupation: former professional British snooker player.
- Height: 1.75m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Lee
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Laura Lee
- Children: 4
- Relationship: married
- Net worth: 1 million USD
Early life and education
Stephen Lee is a native of England born on October 12, 1974 in Trowbridge, United Kingdom. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, along with his siblings whose names are unknown to the media. Lee is of English descent and is Catholic. Although his educational background is not known to the media, it is known that he received some form of education during his early life.
Career
Stephen Lee is a former British professional snooker player who made a name for himself with his smooth strokes and impressive achievements. He began his professional career in 1992 after winning the British Amateur Championship.
In his first season, he set an all-time professional record by winning 33 consecutive frames in qualifying matches. Although he had never reached the semi-finals of a ranking event at this time, he reached the Top 16 of the rankings just five years later.
He continued to climb the rankings and reached the Top 8 after winning his first ranking title in the 1998–99 season. His early career was marked by continued success and impressive achievements.
Despite the controversy surrounding his career, Stephen Lee still achieved many impressive achievements in the snooker world. He reached his career-high fifth ranking and won five ranking titles. He also reached the semifinals of the 2003 World Championship and the final of the 2008 Masters.
Over the course of his career, Lee compiled an impressive compendium of the 184th century. However, his career ended abruptly and controversially in 2012 when he was found guilty of match-fixing and then banned from competition for 12 years. Although his ban has now expired, it remains to be seen whether Lee will return to the world of professional snooker.
Awards and nominations
Rating title:
- Grand Prize in 1998
- Millennium Cup 1999
- LG Cup 2001
- Scottish Open 2002
- Welsh Open 2006
Other outstanding achievements:
- Reached the semi-finals of the 2003 World Championship
- Finalist of Masters 2008
- Compilation of 184th century breaks in professional competition
Social Media
Stephen Lee’s social media accounts are unknown to the media
Personal life
Stephen Lee is a professional snooker player who married his long-term partner, Laura Lee, in 2005 and has four children, including twin sons. However, his career was ruined by a match-fixing scandal in 2012.
He was suspended after being found guilty of match-fixing, including a World Championship match. As a result, Lee received a 12-year ban from professional snooker competition, which was the heaviest punishment for a player at the time.
Net worth
Stephen Lee is a highly accomplished former British professional snooker player. He won many titles and tournaments throughout his career, cementing his status as one of the best snooker players in the world. As a result, he has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
