Ben Stiller
Acting
Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Known for his blend of slapstick humor and sharp wit, Stiller rose to fame through comedies such as There's Something About Mary (1998), Zoolander (2001), and Tropic Thunder (2008). Stiller is also known for his work in franchises such as the Meet the Parents films (2000–2010), the Madagascar franchise (2005–2012), and the Night at the Museum films (2006–2014). His films have grossed over $2.6 billion in Canada and the United States, with an average of $79 million per film. His awards and honors include an Emmy Award, a Directors Guild of America Award, a Britannia Award and a Teen Choice Award. Stiller is the son of the comedians and actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. He began his career writing mockumentaries and was offered a variety sketch series, The Ben Stiller Show, which he produced and hosted for its 13-episode run. The series ran on MTV in 1990 and Fox in 1992 and 1993, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Program. Stiller was a member of a group of comedic actors colloquially known as the Frat Pack. Transitioning to acting in films, Stiller made his directorial debut with Reality Bites (1994) and went on to direct and star in films such as The Cable Guy (1996) and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013). He also starred in a string of successful studio comedies, including Along Came Polly (2004), Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), Starsky & Hutch (2004), and Tower Heist (2011). His performances in independent films include Flirting with Disaster (1996), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), and the Noah Baumbach films Greenberg (2010), While We're Young (2014), and The Meyerowitz Stories (2017). Since the mid-2010s, Stiller has primarily worked as a television director and showrunner. In 2018, he directed the Showtime limited series Escape at Dannemora, earning a Directors Guild of America Award and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Limited Series and Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series. In 2022, he was a director and executive producer on the Apple TV+ series Severance, earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
as Walter Mitty
Age 48 (now 60)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
as Alex (voice)
Age 46 (now 60)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
as Larry Daley
Age 43 (now 60)
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
as Larry Daley / Laaa
Age 49 (now 60)
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
Producer
Age 54 (now 60) Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
as Self
Age 54 (now 60)
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
as Self
Age 51 (now 60)
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
as Matthew Meyerowitz
Age 51 (now 60)
Drake Sather: The Man Who Created Zoolander
Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer
Producer
Age 49 (now 60)
Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder
Executive Producer
Age 49 (now 60) Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder
as Self
Age 49 (now 60)
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
as Larry Daley / Laaa
Age 49 (now 60)
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
as Walter Mitty
Age 48 (now 60)Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable
as Self
Age 47 (now 60)
Here Comes the Night Time
as Fake Arcade Fire Bandmember
Age 47 (now 60)
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
as Self
Age 47 (now 60)
Nantucket Film Festival's Comedy Roundtable
as Self - Panelist
Age 46 (now 60)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
as Alex (voice)
Age 46 (now 60)
Funny People
as Friend in video (archive footage) (uncredited)
Age 43 (now 60) Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
as Larry Daley
Age 43 (now 60)
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
Executive Producer
Age 43 (now 60) The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
as Self
Age 43 (now 60)
The Farrelly Bros.: In the French Tradition
as Self
Age 42 (now 60)
Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Stiller the Elf (voice)
Age 42 (now 60)
AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition
as Self
Age 41 (now 60)
The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
as Self
Age 41 (now 60) The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
Producer
Age 41 (now 60)
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Guitar Center Guy
Age 40 (now 60) Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
Executive Producer
Age 40 (now 60)
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
as Self - Filmed Roaster
Age 40 (now 60)
All Aboard the Crazy Train
as Self - Special Appearance
Age 39 (now 60)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Arturo Mendes
Age 38 (now 60)
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
as White Goodman
Age 38 (now 60)
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
as Self (archive footage)
Age 38 (now 60)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
as Self
Age 37 (now 60)
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
as Self
Age 35 (now 60)
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
as Self
Age 33 (now 60)
Heat Vision and Jack
as Self / Strip Club DJ (uncredited)
Age 33 (now 60)
There's Something About Mary
as Ted Stroehmann
Age 32 (now 60)
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
as Self - Actor & Filmmaker
Age 60
Everybody's Live with John Mulaney
as Self - Actor and Director
Age 59 (now 60)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
Age 49 (now 60) The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self - Guest
Age 49 (now 60)
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self
Age 49 (now 60)
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
as Self
Age 49 (now 60)
Late Night with Seth Meyers
as Self - Guest
Age 48 (now 60)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
Age 48 (now 60) The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self - Guest
Age 48 (now 60)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
Age 43 (now 60)
Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis
as Self
Age 42 (now 60)
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
as Self
Age 41 (now 60)
The King of Queens
as Jerry - Arthur Spooner’s Father
Age 32 (now 60)
The Daily Show
as Self - NBA Finals (archive footage) (uncredited)
Age 30 (now 60)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Additional Writing
Age 29 (now 60) Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
as Ben (voice)
Age 29 (now 60)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
Age 27 (now 60)
Late Night with David Letterman
as Self
Age 16 (now 60)
Saturday Night Live
as Tom Cruise / Vincent Lauria (uncredited)
Age 9 (now 60)
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Also Known As
Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller
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