Ben Stiller
Acting
Born: Nov 30, 1965
From: New York City, New York, USA
Credits: 30 titles
Biography
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 …
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don't Think Twice | Self | 2016 | 6.408 |
| I'm Still Here | Ben Stiller | 2010 | 6.0 |
| Greenberg | Roger Greenberg | 2010 | 5.89 |
| The Marc Pease Experience | Jon Gribble | 2009 | 4.4 |
| Merry Madagascar | Alex (voice) | 2009 | 6.503 |
| Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Alex (voice) | 2008 | 6.524 |
| Tropic Thunder | Tugg Speedman | 2008 | 6.71 |
| The Heartbreak Kid | Eddie Cantrow | 2007 | 5.75 |
| Night at the Museum | Larry Daley | 2006 | 6.599 |
| Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny | Guitar Center Guy | 2006 | 6.783 |
| Madagascar | Alex (voice) | 2005 | 6.922 |
| Meet the Fockers | Greg Focker | 2004 | 6.254 |
| Envy | Tim Dingman | 2004 | 4.876 |
| Along Came Polly | Reuben Feffer | 2004 | 6.029 |
| Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy | Arturo Mendes | 2004 | 6.7 |
| DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story | White Goodman | 2004 | 6.362 |
| Starsky & Hutch | David Starsky | 2004 | 5.825 |
| Duplex | Alex Rose | 2003 | 6.093 |
| Mission: Improbable | Tom Crooze | 2001 | 7.522 |
| The Royal Tenenbaums | Chas Tenenbaum | 2001 | 7.458 |
| Zoolander | Derek Zoolander | 2001 | 6.219 |
| Meet the Parents | Greg Focker | 2000 | 6.7 |
| Keeping the Faith | Rabbi Jake Schram | 2000 | 6.089 |
| Mystery Men | Mr. Furious / Roy | 1999 | 5.842 |
| There's Something About Mary | Ted Stroehmann | 1998 | 6.629 |
| Permanent Midnight | Jerry Stahl | 1998 | 5.88 |
| Flirting with Disaster | Mel Coplin | 1996 | 6.165 |
| Reality Bites | Michael Grates | 1994 | 6.555 |
| Empire of the Sun | Dainty | 1987 | 7.505 |
| The Semplica Girl Diaries | — | ||
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1965 |
| From | New York City, … |