Ben Stiller

Acting · Born 1965-11-30 in New York City, New York, USA

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…

Filmography

• Empire of the Sun as Dainty
• The Royal Tenenbaums as Chas Tenenbaum
• Megamind as Bernard (voice)
• Submarine as Soap Opera Star (uncredited)
• The Secret Life of Walter Mitty as Walter Mitty
• Madagascar as Alex (voice)
• There's Something About Mary as Ted Stroehmann
• Flirting with Disaster as Mel Coplin
• Night at the Museum as Larry Daley
• Meet the Parents as Greg Focker

TV

• The Simpsons as Garth Motherloving (voice)
• Friends as Tommy
• Phineas and Ferb as Khaka Peü Peü (voice)
• Freaks and Geeks as Agent Meara
• Extras as Ben Stiller
• Frasier as Barry (voice)
• Curb Your Enthusiasm as Ben Stiller
• Arrested Development as Tony Wonder
• Space Ghost Coast to Coast
• Severance as Kier Eagan (voice) (uncredited)