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Actor

Ben Stiller

Active Hollywood / American Film and Television Industry Rating 4.1/5 Fan 9.3/10
  • FromNew York City, New York, United States
  • Based inNew York City, New York, United States
  • Age60 years
  • Active1975–present
  • Updated

Ben Stiller Biography Information

  • Real Name: Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller
  • Screen Name: Ben Stiller
  • Date of Birth: November 30, 1965
  • Date of Death: Alive
  • Profession: Actor, Comedian, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
  • Debut Film: Empire of the Sun (1987)
  • Breakthrough Project: The Ben Stiller Show (1992–1993) / Reality Bites (1994)
  • Known Moniker: Leader of the Frat Pack

Ben Stiller Family Member Name

  • Father: Jerry Stiller (Comedian and actor)
  • Mother: Anne Meara (Comedienne and actress)
  • Spouse: Christine Taylor (m. 2000)
  • Children: Ella Olivia Stiller (daughter), Quinlin Dempsey Stiller (son)
  • Sister: Amy Stiller (Actress)

Ben Stiller Education

  • School Education: The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine; The Calhoun School, New York City (graduated 1983)
  • College Education: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA Film School, attended for nine months before leaving to pursue acting)

Ben Stiller Career Highlight

Year Milestone / Film Name Significance
1987 Empire of the Sun Feature film acting debut directed by Steven Spielberg
1992 The Ben Stiller Show Creator, host, and writer of acclaimed sketch show earning an Emmy
1994 Reality Bites Feature directorial debut and Generation X cult classic
1996 The Cable Guy Directed high-profile dark comedy starring Jim Carrey
1998 There’s Something About Mary Breakthrough global comedy box office smash opposite Cameron Diaz
2000 Meet the Parents Starred alongside Robert De Niro launching a blockbuster comedy franchise
2001 Zoolander Directed, co-wrote, and starred as iconic male model Derek Zoolander
2001 The Royal Tenenbaums Critical acclaim for dramatic-comedy turn directed by Wes Anderson
2004 Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story Major comedy hit starring as antagonist White Goodman
2005 Madagascar Lent voice as lead character Alex the Lion in animated blockbuster series
2006 Night at the Museum Massive worldwide box office hit launching a lucrative fantasy trilogy
2008 Tropic Thunder Directed, co-wrote, and starred in celebrated Hollywood satire
2013 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Directed and starred in acclaimed visual comedy-drama
2018 Escape at Dannemora Directed acclaimed prison drama miniseries winning DGA Award
2022 Severance Executive producer and director of hit Apple TV sci-fi thriller series

Ben Stiller Awards List

Year Award Category Award Name Film Result
1993 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program Primetime Emmy Award The Ben Stiller Show Won
1999 MTV Movie Awards Best Comedic Performance MTV Movie Award There’s Something About Mary Nominated
1999 MTV Movie Awards Best Fight MTV Movie Award There’s Something About Mary Won
2001 MTV Movie Awards Best Comedic Performance MTV Movie Award Meet the Parents Won
2002 MTV Movie Awards Best Dressed MTV Movie Award Zoolander Nominated
2004 Teen Choice Awards Choice Movie Hissy Fit Teen Choice Award Zoolander Won
2006 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy Award Extras Nominated
2008 Hollywood Film Awards Comedy of the Year Hollywood Film Award Tropic Thunder Won
2011 BAFTA Britannia Awards Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy Britannia Award N/A Won
2014 Saturn Awards Best Actor Saturn Award The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Nominated
2019 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series DGA Award Escape at Dannemora Won
2019 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or Movie Primetime Emmy Award Escape at Dannemora Nominated
2019 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Limited Series Primetime Emmy Award Escape at Dannemora Nominated
2022 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series Primetime Emmy Award Severance Nominated
2022 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Drama Series Primetime Emmy Award Severance Nominated
2023 Directors Guild of America Awards Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series DGA Award Severance Nominated
2025 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series Primetime Emmy Award Severance Nominated
2025 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Drama Series Primetime Emmy Award Severance Nominated

At a Glance

9 Awards
90 Popularity Score
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Moderate Controversy Index
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About Ben Stiller

What is Ben Stiller best known for?
He is best known for starring in blockbuster comedies such as There's Something About Mary, Meet the Parents, Zoolander, and Night at the Museum, as well as directing acclaimed projects like Tropic Thunder and the Apple TV+ series Severance.
Who were Ben Stiller's parents?
He is the son of the legendary comedy duo and actors Jerry Stiller (famous for Seinfeld and The King of Queens) and Anne Meara.
What was the "Frat Pack" group?
The "Frat Pack" is a media moniker given to a core group of leading comedy actors who frequently collaborated in high-grossing films in the late 1990s and 2000s, including Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell, Jack Black, and Steve Carell.
Did Ben Stiller win an Emmy for acting?
No, his Primetime Emmy win was for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program for The Ben Stiller Show in 1993, though he has received multiple Emmy nominations for directing and producing.
What is Ben Stiller's production company called?
His production company is Red Hour Productions (also known as Red Hour Films), which has produced films and series such as Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, Escape at Dannemora, and Severance.

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