Ben Stiller
Birthday: 1965-11-30 | Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USABenjamin 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Mike Maxwell
as Self
as Guy
as 8008s
as Self
as Self
as Brad Sloan
as Matthew Meyerowitz
as Self
as Derek Zoolander
as Derek Zoolander (voice)
as Josh Schrebnick
as Self
as Larry Daley / Laaa
as Alex (voice)
as Walter Mitty
as Alex (voice)
as Evan
