Grunkle Stan
Grunkle Stan, owner of the Mystery Shack, is a grumpy but caring great uncle to Dipper and Mabel Pines.
Character
Cinematic
Gravity Falls
June 15, 1945
Gemini
79
Glass Shard Beach, New Jersey, USA
Grunkle Stan, born Stanley Pines, rose to fame as the eccentric owner of the Mystery Shack in Gravity Falls, Oregon. With a knack for business and a penchant for swindling, he started his first venture, “Stan’s Shack of Secrets,” at a young age. After traveling the world and running various scams, he settled in Gravity Falls, captivating tourists with his outlandish claims and fake paranormal exhibits.
Throughout his career, Grunkle Stan became a local celebrity, earning the “Gravity Falls Chamber of Commerce Award for Outstanding Tourist Attraction” and winning the “Best Beard in Gravity Falls” competition multiple times. Despite his strained relationship with his brother, Stanford, he resides in the Mystery Shack with his great-nephew, Dipper, and great-niece, Mabel.
Known for his catchphrase, “I’m not a crook, just a guy who likes to bend the rules,” Grunkle Stan has a secret room filled with hidden treasure and artifacts. An expert banjo player, he entertains tourists with his performances. Though he has a fear of heights and clowns, Grunkle Stan’s deep care for his family and friends shines through his rough exterior.