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Stiller photographed by Jerry Avenaim in 2006
In the black and white image, Stiller is facing the camera. He has his right arm crossed in front of him and left hand raised to his chin, with the pointer finer right below his lips. He is wearing a black suit.
Ben Stiller
NameBen Stiller
Birth nameBenjamin Edward Stiller
Personal information
Date of birthNovember 30, 1965(age 44)
Birth placeNew York City, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor, comedian, director, producer, screenwriter
Years active1975-present
SpouseChristine Taylor (2000-present)
Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an American comedian, actor, writer, film director, and producer. He is the son of veteran comedians and actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara.
After beginning his acting career with a play, Stiller wrote several mockumentaries, and was offered two of his own shows, both entitled The Ben Stiller Show. He began acting in films, and had his directorial debut with Reality Bites. Throughout his career he has since written, starred in, directed, and/or produced over fifty films and television shows. His films have grossed more than $2.1 billion worldwide, with an average of $76 million per film. In 2008, he starred in the film Tropic Thunder, which he also co-wrote, co-produced, and directed.
Stiller is a member of the comedic acting brotherhood colloquially known as the Frat Pack. With multiple cameos in music videos, television shows, and films, he is widely known for his roles in There's Something About Mary, Meet the Parents, Zoolander, Dodgeball, Tropic Thunder and Night at the Museum. Throughout his career, he has received several awards and honors including an Emmy Award, several MTV Movie Awards, and a Teen Choice Award.
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Ben Stiller and 'porn stars' end Spirit Awards with a bang - Monsters and Critics.com Tweet this news

Monsters and Critics.com---Ben Stiller- made sure the Film Independent Spirit Awards ended with a bang - by bringing “porn stars” on stage to ...
Date : Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:40:06 GMT+00:00

The 82nd Academy Awards, Oscar Nominee Winners Revealed March 7th 8p.m. (VIDEO) - Gather.com Tweet this news

Gather.com--Some big name presenters Sunday night include Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Cameron Diaz, Matt Damon, Samuel L Jackson, Demi Moore, -Ben Stiller-, ...
Date : Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:17:24 GMT+00:00

Best and Worst of the 25th Annual Independent Spirit Awards - HitFix Tweet this news

HitFix--It's an open secret -Ben Stiller- has been asked to host the Oscars a number of times and turned the Academy down at every turn. Therefore, it's only more ...
Date : Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:19:09 GMT+00:00

Ben Stiller-the real King of the World - Orlando Sentinel (blog) Tweet this news

Orlando Sentinel (blog)--It's easy to picture -Ben Stiller- sitting, cross-legged, at the pinnacle of the Hollywood comedy mountain. With the Night at the Museum and Meet the Parents ...
Date : Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:20:45 GMT+00:00

Ben Stiller: Oscar Nod For "The Cove" Could Save Dolphins - NBC Bay Area (blog) Tweet this news

NBC Bay Area (blog)---...- dolphin documentary "The Cove" popularity way beyond the activist crowd and could make a difference in the animals' plight, -Ben Stiller- told PopcornBiz. ...
Date : Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:37:53 GMT+00:00

Ben Stiller wants 'Zoolander 2' to live up to fans' expectations - HitFix Tweet this news

HitFix---Ben Stiller- doesn't mind that news on "Zoolander 2" is out there and is, in fact, "encouraged" to hear people are still interested. ...
Date : Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:06:39 GMT+00:00

Stiller flick solid, but fails to meet expectations - The Daily Cougar Tweet this news

The Daily Cougar---Ben Stiller- stars in Greenberg, a movie written and directed by Noah ...
Date : Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:44:51 GMT+00:00

Is Ben Stiller's plan for Zoolander 2 just so last season? - The Guardian (blog) Tweet this news

The Guardian (blog)---Ben Stiller- in Zoolander. Photograph: Melinda Sue Gordon/AP The tagline almost writes itself: He's back. And he's still really, really good-looking. ...
Date : Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:52:48 GMT+00:00

'Zoolander' sequel in the works; Ben Stiller to reprise role as male model - New York Daily News Tweet this news

New York Daily News--Work it, -Ben Stiller-! His male model persona will be back in a sequel to 'Zoolander,' says a report. The sequel to the male-model ...
Date : Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:04:07 GMT+00:00

Ten Good Reasons to Watch Ben Stiller's New Fockers Movie - Film.com Tweet this news

Film.com--Weeks of deliberation on how swollen -Ben Stiller's- eye should get after a giraffe kicks him in the face? Is Robert De Niro stonewalling on the contract ...
Date : Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:40:07 GMT+00:00


Year Film Role Notes
1987 Empire of the Sun Dainty
Hot Pursuit Chris Honeywell
Shoeshine
1988 Fresh Horses Tipton
1989 Next of Kin Lawrence Isabella
Elvis Stories Bruce
That's Adequate Chip Lane
1990 Stella Jim Uptegrove
1992 The Nutt House Pie Thrower Cameo
Highway to Hell Pluto's Cook/Attila the Hun
1994 Reality Bites Michael Grates Also director
1995 Heavyweights Tony Perkis/Tony Perkis Sr.
2 Stupid Dogs Tony Robbins-style character
1996 The Cable Guy Sam Sweet/Stan Sweet Also director
Flirting with Disaster Mel
If Lucy Fell Bwick Elias
Happy Gilmore Hal L. (Nursing Home Orderly) Uncredited
1998 Permanent Midnight Jerry Stahl
Your Friends & Neighbors Jerry
There's Something About Mary Ted Stroehmann
Zero Effect Steve Arlo
1999 Black and White Mark Clear
Mystery Men Mr. Furious
The Suburbans Jay Rose
2000 Meet the Parents Gaylord 'Greg' Focker
Keeping the Faith Rabbi Jake Schram
The Independent Cop
2001 The Royal Tenenbaums Chas Tenenbaum
Zoolander Derek Zoolander Also writer and director
2002 Orange County The Firefighter Cameo
Run Ronnie Run Himself
2003 Nobody Knows Anything Peach Expert Cameo
Duplex Alex Rose
Pauly Shore Is Dead Himself Cameo
2004 Meet the Fockers Gaylord 'Greg' Focker
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Arturo Mendes Cameo
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story White Goodman
Envy Tim Dingman
Starsky & Hutch David Starsky
Along Came Polly Reuben Feffer
2005 Danny Roane: First Time Director Himself
Madagascar Alex Voice only
Sledge: The Untold Story Commander
2006 Night at the Museum Larry Daley
In Search of Ted Demme Himself
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Guitar Center Guy Cameo and producer
School for Scoundrels Lonnie
2007 The Heartbreak Kid Eddie Cantrow
2008 Tropic Thunder Tugg Speedman Also writer and director
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Alex Voice only
2009 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Larry Daley
The Marc Pease Experience Jon Gribble
2010 Greenberg Roger Greenberg Awaiting release
Little Fockers Gaylord 'Greg' Focker Filming started July 2009

Year Title Notes
1989 Elvis Stories Director and writer
1994 Reality Bites Director
1996 The Cable Guy Director
1999 Heat Vision and Jack Director
2001 Zoolander Director, producer, and writer
2003 Duplex Producer
Crooked Lines Executive producer
2004 Starsky & Hutch Executive producer
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Producer
2006 Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny Executive producer
2007 Blades of Glory Producer
2008 Date School Producer
The Ruins Producer
Tropic Thunder Director, producer, and writer
2010 Oobermind Producer

Year Title Role Notes
1987 Miami Vice Fast Eddie Felcher Single episode
1990 The Ben Stiller Show Himself Director and writer
Working Trash Freddy Novak Television film
1992-1993 The Ben Stiller Show Himself Director, producer, and writer
1995 Duckman Harry Medfly Voice only; single episode
1996 NewsRadio Vic Single episode
1997 Friends Tommy Single episode
1998 Space Ghost Coast to Coast Himself Single episode
1999 Heat Vision and Jack Strip Club DJ Director and executive producer
WWF Raw Is War Himself Special guest host
2000 Freaks and Geeks Secret Service Agent Single episode
2001 Undeclared Rex single episode
2002 The Simpsons Garth Motherloving Voice only; single episode
Prehistoric Planet Narrator First season
The King of Queens Jerry Single episode
2004 Curb Your Enthusiasm Himself Three episodes
2004-2006 Arrested Development Tony Wonder Four episodes
2005 Extras Himself Single episode
2007 Family Guy Himself Voice only; single episode (uncredited)
2008 Sesame Street Himself Single episode

Year Title Role Notes
1999 "All Star" Mr. Furious
2000 "Rollin'" Himself
2000 "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water" Himself
2001 "Bad Boy for Life" P. Diddy's neighbor
2002 "Tribute" Himself
2004 "Taylor" Himself
2006 Awesome: I Fuckin' Shot That Himself
2007 "Closer" Supermarket manager



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