1965-11-30 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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Bleecker | Doctor Pots | 2021-06-01 |
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Locked Down | Guy | 2021-02-25 |
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Friends: The Reunion | (archive footage) | 2021-05-27 |
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Beastie Boys Story | Himself | 2020-04-24 |
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Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine | 8008s | 2020-10-27 |
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Celebrity Escape Room | Self | 2020-05-21 |
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Hubie Halloween | Orderly Hal | 2020-10-07 |
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Greed | Himself | 2020-02-21 |
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Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics | Self | 2020-05-11 |
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Brad's Status | Brad Sloan | 2017-09-14 |
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The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) | Matthew Meyerowitz | 2017-10-13 |
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The Truth Is in the Stars | Himself | 2017-05-01 |
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Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs | Himself | 2017-11-18 |
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Don't Think Twice | Himself | 2016-07-22 |
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Zoolander: Super Model | Derek Zoolander (voice) | 2016-08-01 |
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Zoolander 2 | Derek Zoolander | 2016-02-06 |
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Being Canadian | Self | 2015-09-18 |
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Sweet Micky for President | 2015-01-23 | |
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Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder | Self | 2015-07-11 |
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While We're Young | Josh Schrebnick | 2015-04-03 |
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Harmontown | Himself | 2014-03-08 |
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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb | Larry Daley / Laaa | 2014-12-17 |
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He's Way More Famous Than You | Ben Stiller | 2013-05-10 |
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Here Comes the Night Time | Fake Arcade Fire Bandmember | 2013-09-29 |
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Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable | Himself | 2013-10-25 |
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Madly Madagascar | Alex (voice) | 2013-01-29 |
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty | Walter Mitty | 2013-12-18 |
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The Watch | Evan | 2012-07-26 |
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The Secret Policeman's Ball | Self | 2012-03-04 |
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Alex (voice) | 2012-06-06 |
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Nantucket Film Festival's Comedy Roundtable | Self - Panelist | 2012-09-27 |
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The Trip | Ben Stiller | 2011-04-24 |
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Submarine | Soap Opera Star (uncredited) | 2011-03-18 |
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Tower Heist | Josh Kovacs | 2011-11-02 |
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I'm Still Here | Himself | 2010-09-10 |
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Megamind | Bernard (voice) | 2010-10-28 |
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Greenberg | Roger Greenberg | 2010-03-26 |
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Little Fockers | Greg Focker | 2010-12-21 |
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Confessions of an Action Star | Commander | 2009-01-20 |
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The Marc Pease Experience | Jon Gribble | 2009-08-21 |
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Merry Madagascar | Alex (voice) | 2009-11-16 |
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The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story | Himself | 2009-01-01 |
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian | Larry Daley | 2009-05-20 |
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Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness | Tugg Speedman | 2008-08-26 |
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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Alex (voice) | 2008-10-30 |
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Tropic Thunder | Tugg Speedman | 2008-08-09 |
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The Farrelly Bros.: In the French Tradition | Self | 2007-12-26 |
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The Heartbreak Kid | Eddie Cantrow | 2007-10-05 |
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AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition | Himself | 2007-06-20 |
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The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny' | Himself | 2007-02-27 |
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Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown | Stiller the Elf (voice) | 2007-12-23 |
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Night at the Museum | Larry Daley | 2006-10-20 |
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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny | Guitar Center Guy | 2006-11-22 |
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School for Scoundrels | Lonnie | 2006-09-29 |
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Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner | Himself | 2006-08-20 |
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Romanekian | Himself | 2005-09-13 |
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Madagascar | Alex (voice) | 2005-05-25 |
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Starsky & Hutch | David Starsky | 2004-03-05 |
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Nobody Knows Anything! | Peach Expert (uncredited) | 2004-08-24 |
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Meet the Fockers | Gaylord 'Greg' Focker | 2004-12-22 |
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DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story | White Goodman | 2004-06-18 |
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Stuck on You: It's Funny - The Farrelly Formula | Himself | 2004-04-20 |
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Envy | Tim Dingman | 2004-04-30 |
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Along Came Polly | Reuben Feffer | 2004-01-16 |
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy | Arturo Mendes | 2004-07-09 |
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Pauly Shore Is Dead | Ben Stiller (uncredited) | 2003-03-11 |
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Duplex | Alex Rose | 2003-09-26 |
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Run Ronnie Run | Himself | 2002-01-20 |
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Orange County | Firefighter | 2002-01-10 |
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Zoolander | Derek Zoolander | 2001-09-28 |
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The Royal Tenenbaums | Chassie Tenenbaum | 2001-10-05 |
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America: A Tribute to Heroes | Self | 2001-09-21 |
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Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored | Himself | 2001-05-31 |
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Mission: Improbable | Tom Crooze | 2001-06-02 |
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Keeping the Faith | Rabbi Jake Schram | 2000-04-14 |
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The Independent | Cop | 2000-11-10 |
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Meet the Parents | Gaylord 'Greg' Focker | 2000-10-06 |
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Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire | Robbie the Reindeer (voice) | 2000-09-01 |
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Black and White | Mark Clear | 1999-09-04 |
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Heat Vision and Jack | Strip Club DJ / Himself (uncredited) | 1999-01-10 |
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Mystery Men | Mr. Furious | 1999-08-06 |
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The Suburbans | Jay Rose | 1999-10-29 |
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The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller | Himself | 1999-10-27 |
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There's Something About Mary | Ted Stroehmann | 1998-07-15 |
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Your Friends & Neighbors | Jerry | 1998-02-04 |
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Permanent Midnight | Jerry Stahl | 1998-09-16 |
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Zero Effect | Steve Arlo | 1998-01-30 |
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Derek Zoolander University | Derek Zoolander | 1997-10-31 |
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If Lucy Fell | Bwick Elias | 1996-03-08 |
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Derek Zoolander: Male Model | Derek Zoolander | 1996-10-31 |
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Flirting with Disaster | Mel Coplin | 1996-03-22 |
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Happy Gilmore | Hal L. - Orderly in Nursing Home (uncredited) | 1996-02-16 |
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The Cable Guy | Sam Sweet / Stan Sweet | 1996-06-10 |
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Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond | Himself | 1996-10-06 |
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Heavyweights | Tony Perkis / Tony Perkis Sr. | 1995-02-17 |
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Reality Bites | Michael Grates | 1994-02-18 |
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The Nutt House | Pie thrower (uncredited) | 1992-09-10 |
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Highway to Hell | Pluto's Cook / Attila the Hun | 1991-11-21 |
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Stella | 1990-02-02 | |
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Working Tra$h | Freddy | 1990-11-26 |
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That's Adequate | Chip Lane | 1989-01-01 |
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Next of Kin | Lawrence Isabella | 1989-10-20 |
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Elvis Stories | Bruce | 1989-01-01 |
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Fresh Horses | Tipton | 1988-11-18 |
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The Hustler of Money | Wince | 1987-03-28 |
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Shoeshine | Investment Banker | 1987-01-01 |
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Hot Pursuit | Chris Honeywell | 1987-05-08 |
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Empire of the Sun | Dainty | 1987-12-09 |
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The House of Blue Leaves | Ronnie Shaughnessy | 1987-05-25 |
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The Champions | ||
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Rat | Drew Larson |