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Ben Stiller

Born

November 30, 1965

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New York City, New York, USA

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In short · Producing since 1982, 5 decades active, 111 credits.

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Jun 18
In the news
Ben Stiller to Produce Knicks Documentary Series
“Ben Stiller has announced a multi-part documentary series about the New York Knicks, produced in collaboration with the NBA, HBO, and A24. The series will explore the team's history, culture, and legacy, with a focus on its recent championship win. Stiller, a well-known Knicks fan, will serve as a key figure in the project, which aims to capture the significance of the franchise's first NBA title in decades. The partnership brings together major media and sports entities to create a comprehensive and in-depth look at the team's journey.”
May 28
In the news
Ben Stiller and Nicholas Galitzine Star in Netflix Movie 'A Matter of Time' About Unlikely Angel
“Netflix has announced a new film starring Ben Stiller and Nicholas Galitzine, titled 'A Matter of Time'. The movie centers on an unlikely angel who ventures from heaven to encourage a reclusive man to give up his life for the betterment of society. Although the man agrees, the encounter gives his life new focus and leads him to a romance that could alter the course of history.”

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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 films, Stiller made his directorial debut with *Reality Bites* (1994) and went on to direct and star in films such as *The Cable Guy* (1996) and *The Secret Life of Walter Mitty* (2013). He also starred in a string of successful studio comedies, including *Along Came Polly* (2004), *Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story* (2004), *Starsky & Hutch* (2004), and *Tower Heist* (2011). His performances in independent films include *Flirting with Disaster* (1996), *The Royal Tenenbaums* (2001), and the Noah Baumbach films *Greenberg* (2010), *While We're Young* (2014), and *The Meyerowitz Stories* (2017).

Since the mid-2010s, Stiller has primarily worked as a television director and showrunner. In 2018, he directed the Showtime limited series *Escape at Dannemora*, earning a Directors Guild of America Award and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Limited Series and Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series. In 2022, he was a director and executive producer on the Apple TV+ series *Severance*, earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series.

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