Ben Stiller was born in New York City, New York, United States, on November 30, 1965, is an American actor. Young Ben Stiller made his acting debut as a guest on his mother's legal drama television series Kate McShane (1975), at the age of 9. He got his professional acting television debut in CBS sitcom Kate & Allie (1986) in episode "Too Late the Rebel", in role as Peter. He made his big screen debut in epic coming of age war movie Empire of the Sun (1987) in role as Dainty. Ben's breakthrough performance came as Ted Stroehmann in romantic comedy movie There's Something About Mary (1998). He made his directorial debut with romantic comedy drama film Reality Bites (1994), also starred as Michael Grates.
Ben Stiller height is 5' 6" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 167.5 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 154 іn pоunds or 70 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 59 years old. His shoe size is 10 US | 43 EU.
Ben Stiller
November 30, 1965
59 years old
United States
Sagittarius
Dark Brown
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5 ft 6 in | 167.5 cm
$200 Million
70 kg | 154 lbs
36 in | 91 cm
10 US | 43 EU
32 in | 82 cm
He portrayed Gaylord "Greg" Focker in Meet the Parents film series:
Meet the Parents (2000), for which he won the American Comedy Award for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) and was nominated for the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Comedy / Romance
Meet the Fockers (2004), for which he was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Comedy
Little Fockers (2010)
He played Larry Daley in Night at the Museum movie series:
Night at the Museum (2006)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014), for which he won the Kids' Choice Blimp Award for Favorite Movie Actor
He voiced Alex the Lion in Madagascar franchise:
Madagascar (2005)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012), for which he was nominated for the BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film
He starred as Derek Zoolander in comedy movies:
Zoolander (2001), for which he was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Film - Choice Actor, Comedy
Zoolander 2 (2016)
He was nominated for the American Comedy Award for Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role) and the Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actor - Comedy for his role as Ted Stroehmann in romantic comedy film There's Something About Mary (1998).
He won the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain for his role as White Goodman in sports comedy film Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004).
He was nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team for his role as David Starsky in crime action comedy movoe Starsky & Hutch (2004).
He directed, wrote, and starred as Tugg Speedman in satirical action comedy film Tropic Thunder (2008), for which he won the Hollywood Film Awardfor Comedy of the Year.
He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his role as Roger Greenberg in comedy drama film Greenberg (2010).
He directed, co-produced and starred as Walter Mitty in adventure comedy drama film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013), for which he was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Actor.
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) - Chas Tenenbaum
Flirting with Disaster (1996) - Mel Coplin
Tower Heist (2011) - Josh Kovaks
The Watch (2012) - Evan Trautwig
Zero Effect (1998) - Steve Arlo
He directed and starred as Michael Grates in romantic comedy drama movie Reality Bites (1994).
Brad's Status (2017) - Brad Sloan
The Meyerowitz Stories (2017) - Matthew Meyerowitz
Hubie Halloween (2020) - Orderly Hal
Locked Down (2021) - Guy
He directed, wrote, produced and starred in sketch comedy series The Ben Stiller Show (1990, 1992–1993), for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program.
He was nominated for the OFTA Television Award for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Himself in HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm (2004).
He served as writer and performer in Saturday Night Live (1989).
Arrested Development (2004–2006, 2013, 2018–2019) Fox - Tony Wonder
He directed Showtime crime drama television limited series Escape at Dannemora (2018), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or a Dramatic Special.
He directed Apple TV+ science fiction psychological thriller television series Severance (2022), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Attended The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine in New York City’s Upper West Side.
Graduated from Calhoun School in New York (1983).
Studied at University of California, Los Angeles.
Has older sister, Amy.
Has Ashkenazi Jewish and Irish ancestry.
He is a member of Frat Pack.
He was the drummer of punk band "Capital Punishment", during his high school years.
Featured in music videos for:
Smash Mouth "All Star" (1999)
Limp Bizkit "Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle)" and "Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water" (2000)
Sean Combs "Bad Boy for Life" (2001)
Tenacious D "Tribute" (2002)
Jack Johnson "Taylor" (2004)
Beastie Boys Awesome; I Fu**in' Shot That! (2006)
Travis "Closer" (2007)
Fan of actor Tom Cruise.
He won the Charlie Chaplin Award for Excellence in Comedy in 2011.
Big fan of Star Trek (1966).
Longtime friend of actor Anthony Barrile.
He is left-handed.
He voiced Lawrence "Larry" Daley in video game Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009).
Supports Declare Yourself and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
He is Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR.
Lives in Westchester County, New York and Manhattan.
He dated Rhea Durham (1998), Amanda Peet (1998) and Janeane Garofalo (1990)
Has been engaged to Jeanne Tripplehorn (1993-1996).
He was married to Christine Taylor (2000-2017), they rekindled their relationship in 2022, they have a daughter, Ella Olivia and a son, Quinlin Dempsey.