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Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller

Birthday: 1965-11-30 | Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, producer, film director, and screenwriter. He is the son of the comedians and actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. After beginning his acting career with a play, Stiller wrote several mockumentaries and was offered his own show, titled The Ben Stiller Show, which he produced and hosted for its 13-episode run. Having previously acted in television, he began acting in films. He made his directorial debut with Reality Bites. Throughout his career he has written, starred in, directed, or produced more than 50 films including The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Zoolander, The Cable Guy, There's Something About Mary, the Meet the Parents trilogy, DodgeBall, Tropic Thunder, the Madagascar series, and the Night at the Museum trilogy. He has also made numerous cameos in music videos, television shows, and films. Stiller is a member of a group of comedic actors colloquially known as the Frat Pack. His films have grossed more than $2.6 billion in Canada and the United States, with an average of $79 million per film. Throughout his career, he has received various awards and honors, including an Emmy Award, multiple MTV Movie Awards, a Britannia Award and a Teen Choice Award.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2021
Locked Down

as    Guy

2020
2020
Beastie Boys Story

as    Self

2020
Celebrity Escape Room

as    Self

2017
Brad's Status

as    Brad Sloan

2017
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

as    Matthew Meyerowitz

2016
Zoolander 2

as    Derek Zoolander

2015
While We're Young

as    Josh Schrebnick

2014
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

as    Larry Daley / Laaa

2013
Madly Madagascar

as    Alex (voice)

2013
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

as    Walter Mitty

2012
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

as    Alex (voice)

2012
The Watch

as    Evan

2012
2011
The Trip

as    Ben Stiller

2011
Tower Heist

as    Josh Kovacs

2010
Megamind

as    Bernard (voice)

2010
Little Fockers

as    Greg Focker

2010
Greenberg

as    Roger Greenberg

2009
Merry Madagascar

as    Alex (voice)

2009
Merry Madagascar

as    Alex (voice)

2009
The Marc Pease Experience

as    Jon Gribble