Ben Stiller

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 acting in fil…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Madagascar (2005) — Alex (voice)
2. Night at the Museum (2006) — Larry Daley
3. The Simpsons (1989) — Garth Motherloving (voice)
4. Friends (1994) — Tommy
5. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) — Walter Mitty
6. Megamind (2010) — Bernard (voice)
7. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) — Alex (voice)
8. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) — Larry Daley
9. Tropic Thunder (2008) — Tugg Speedman
10. Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012) — Alex (voice)
11. Meet the Parents (2000) — Greg Focker
12. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014) — Larry Daley / Laaa
13. There's Something About Mary (1998) — Ted Stroehmann
14. Meet the Fockers (2004) — Greg Focker
15. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) — Chas Tenenbaum
16. Family Guy (1999) — Ben Stiller (voice) (uncredited)
17. Zoolander (2001) — Derek Zoolander
18. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) — Arturo Mendes
19. DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004) — White Goodman
20. Little Fockers (2010) — Greg Focker
21. Happy Gilmore (1996) — Hal L. (uncredited)
22. Tower Heist (2011) — Josh Kovacs
23. Along Came Polly (2004) — Reuben Feffer
24. Severance (2022) — Kier Eagan (voice) (uncredited)
25. The Cable Guy (1996) — Sam Sweet
26. Starsky & Hutch (2004) — David Starsky
27. The Watch (2012) — Evan
28. Zoolander 2 (2016) — Derek Zoolander
29. Empire of the Sun (1987) — Dainty
30. Duplex (2003) — Alex Rose
31. Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny (2006) — Guitar Center Guy
32. Hubie Halloween (2020) — Orderly Hal
33. The Heartbreak Kid (2007) — Eddie Cantrow
34. Arrested Development (2003) — Tony Wonder
35. Submarine (2011) — Soap Opera Star (uncredited)
36. Funny People (2009) — Friend in video (archive footage) (uncredited)
37. The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017) — Matthew Meyerowitz
38. While We're Young (2015) — Josh Schrebnick
39. Phineas and Ferb (2007) — Khaka Peü Peü (voice)
40. Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) — Hal L

Directed

1. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) — Director
2. Tropic Thunder (2008) — Director
3. Zoolander (2001) — Director
4. Severance (2022) — Director
5. The Cable Guy (1996) — Director
6. Zoolander 2 (2016) — Director
7. Reality Bites (1994) — Director
8. Saturday Night Live (1975) — Director
9. Escape at Dannemora (2018) — Director
10. Heat Vision and Jack (1999) — Director
11. The Ben Stiller Show (1992) — Director
12. Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost (2025) — Director
13. The Hustler of Money (1987) — Director
14. Elvis Stories (1989) — Director
15. The Champions — Director
16. This, But Again — Director
17. London — Director
18. Bag Man — Director
19. Airman — Director
20. Untitled New York Knicks Documentary — Director