Ben Stiller
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Born Name:
Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller
Born Date: November 30, 1965
Born Place: New York City
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Occupations: Actor, comedian, writer, producer, director
Brief Biography: Ben Stiller is the son of legendary comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, he became a defining figure of 2000s comedy, known for playing anxious and aggrieved characters. Stiller is also a prominent filmmaker and has earned an Emmy Award.
Career Highlights:
Stiller broke into the industry with his own MTV and Fox series, The Ben Stiller Show, which won an Emmy for writing in 1993. He subsequently established himself as a massive box-office draw and director.
Major Comedies & Blockbusters:
There's Something About Mary (1998): The breakout romantic comedy that launched him to massive screen stardom.
Meet the Parents (2000): A massive commercial hit that spawned sequels and showcased his talent for playing the ultimate straight man in chaotic situations.
Zoolander (2001): A cult classic parody of the fashion industry, which Stiller also co-wrote and directed.
Night at the Museum (2006): A blockbuster family franchise in which he starred as the museum night watchman.
Tropic Thunder (2008): A highly acclaimed satirical war-comedy that he wrote, directed, and starred in.
Animation:
He is well-known for voicing Alex the Lion in the incredibly successful Madagascar franchise.
Behind the Camera:
Stiller is an accomplished director and producer through his company, Red Hour Films. He made his feature directorial debut with the Gen X classic Reality Bites (1994) and won critical praise for directing the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora (2018). He has continued this behind-the-scenes success into the 2020s, serving as a primary director and executive producer for the hit Apple TV+ psychological thriller series **Severance.
Born Date: November 30, 1965
Born Place: New York City
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Actor, comedian, writer, producer, director
Brief Biography: Ben Stiller is the son of legendary comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, he became a defining figure of 2000s comedy, known for playing anxious and aggrieved characters. Stiller is also a prominent filmmaker and has earned an Emmy Award.
Career Highlights:
Stiller broke into the industry with his own MTV and Fox series, The Ben Stiller Show, which won an Emmy for writing in 1993. He subsequently established himself as a massive box-office draw and director.
Major Comedies & Blockbusters:
There's Something About Mary (1998): The breakout romantic comedy that launched him to massive screen stardom.
Meet the Parents (2000): A massive commercial hit that spawned sequels and showcased his talent for playing the ultimate straight man in chaotic situations.
Zoolander (2001): A cult classic parody of the fashion industry, which Stiller also co-wrote and directed.
Night at the Museum (2006): A blockbuster family franchise in which he starred as the museum night watchman.
Tropic Thunder (2008): A highly acclaimed satirical war-comedy that he wrote, directed, and starred in.
Animation:
He is well-known for voicing Alex the Lion in the incredibly successful Madagascar franchise.
Behind the Camera:
Stiller is an accomplished director and producer through his company, Red Hour Films. He made his feature directorial debut with the Gen X classic Reality Bites (1994) and won critical praise for directing the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora (2018). He has continued this behind-the-scenes success into the 2020s, serving as a primary director and executive producer for the hit Apple TV+ psychological thriller series **Severance.