Ben Stiller

Personal Info

Birthday

November 30, 1965

(59 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

بَن ستِلَر

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.

Known For

Happy Gilmore 2

The Simpsons

Family Guy

King of the Hill

Friends

Frasier

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Phineas and Ferb

Filmography

2026
Focker-In-Law
as Greg Focker
2025
Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost
as Self
Happy Gilmore 2
as Hal L
2024
Dear Santa
as Lucifer (uncredited)
Nutcrackers
as Mike Maxwell
2023
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life
as Self
Bleecker
as Dr. Pots
2022
Bros
as Ben Stiller (uncredited)
2021
Locked Down
as Guy
2020
Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine
as 8008s
Hubie Halloween
as Orderly Hal
Celebrity Escape Room
as Self
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
as Self
Beastie Boys Story
as Self
2019
Greed
as Self
2017
Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs
as Self
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
as Matthew Meyerowitz
Brad's Status
as Brad Sloan
The Truth Is in the Stars
as Self
2016
Zoolander: Super Model
as Derek Zoolander (voice)
Don't Think Twice
as Self
Zoolander 2
as Derek Zoolander
2015
Being Canadian
as Self
Bridget Everett: Gynecological Wonder
as Self
While We're Young
as Josh Schrebnick
Sweet Micky for President
as Self
2014
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
as Larry Daley / Laaa
Harmontown
as Self
2013
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
as Walter Mitty
Nantucket Film Festival's 2nd Comedy Roundtable
as Self
Here Comes the Night Time
as Fake Arcade Fire Bandmember
He's Way More Famous Than You
as Ben Stiller
Madly Madagascar
as Alex (voice)
Le Débarquement
as Self - host
2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
as Self
Nantucket Film Festival's Comedy Roundtable
as Self - Panelist
The Watch
as Evan
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
as Alex (voice)
The Secret Policeman's Ball
as Self
2011
Tower Heist
as Josh Kovacs
Clinton Foundation: Celebrity Division
as Self
Submarine
as Soap Opera Star (uncredited)
2010
Little Fockers
as Greg Focker
Megamind
as Bernard (voice)
I'm Still Here
as Ben Stiller
Greenberg
as Roger Greenberg
2009
Merry Madagascar
as Alex (voice)
The Marc Pease Experience
as Jon Gribble
Funny People
as Friend in video (archive footage) (uncredited)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
as Larry Daley
The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story
as Self
2008
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
as Alex (voice)
Tropic Thunder: Rain of Madness
as Tugg Speedman
Tropic Thunder
as Tugg Speedman
2007
The Farrelly Bros.: In the French Tradition
as Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's Christmas Countdown
as Stiller the Elf (voice)
The Heartbreak Kid
as Eddie Cantrow
AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary Edition
as Self
The Making of 'The Pick of Destiny'
as Self
2006
Night at the Museum
as Larry Daley
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
as Guitar Center Guy
School for Scoundrels
as Lonnie Ratcliff
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
as Self - Filmed Roaster
Danny Roane: First Time Director
as Self
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
as Self
2005
Earth to America
as Self
Romanekian
as Self
All Aboard the Crazy Train
as Self - Special Appearance
Madagascar
as Alex (voice)
Confessions of an Action Star
as Commander
2004
Meet the Fockers
as Greg Focker
Nobody Knows Anything!
as Peach Expert (uncredited)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Arturo Mendes
DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story
as White Goodman
Envy
as Tim Dingman
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
as Self (archive footage)
Starsky & Hutch
as David Starsky
Along Came Polly
as Reuben Feffer
2003
Duplex
as Alex Rose
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
as Self
Pauly Shore Is Dead
as Ben Stiller (uncredited)
2002
Run Ronnie Run
as Self
Orange County
as Firefighter (uncredited)
2001
The Royal Tenenbaums
as Chas Tenenbaum
Zoolander
as Derek Zoolander
America | A Tribute to Heroes
as Self
Mission: Improbable
as Tom Crooze
Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored
as Self
2000
The Independent
as Cop
Meet the Parents
as Greg Focker
Keeping the Faith
as Rabbi Jake Schram
1999
The Suburbans
as Jay Rose
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Jerry Stiller
as Self
Black and White
as Mark Clear
Mystery Men
as Mr. Furious / Roy
Heat Vision and Jack
as Self / Strip Club DJ (uncredited)
1998
Permanent Midnight
as Jerry Stahl
Your Friends & Neighbors
as Jerry
There's Something About Mary
as Ted Stroehmann
Zero Effect
as Steve Arlo
1997
Derek Zoolander University
as Derek Zoolander
1996
Derek Zoolander: Male Model
as Derek Zoolander
Star Trek: 30 Years and Beyond
as Self
The Cable Guy
as Sam Sweet
Flirting with Disaster
as Mel Coplin
If Lucy Fell
as Bwick Elias
Happy Gilmore
as Hal L. (uncredited)
1995
Heavyweights
as Tony Perkis / Tony Perkis Sr.
1994
Reality Bites
as Michael Grates
1992
The Nutt House
as Pie Thrower (uncredited)
1991
Highway to Hell
as Pluto's Cook / Attila the Hun
1990
Working Tra$h
as Freddy Novak
Stella
as Jim Uptegrove
1989
Next of Kin
as Lawrence Isabella
That's Adequate
as Chip Lane
Elvis Stories
as Bruce
1988
Fresh Horses
as Tipton
1987
Empire of the Sun
as Dainty
The House of Blue Leaves
as Ronnie Shaughnessy
Hot Pursuit
as Chris Honeywell
The Hustler of Money
as Wince
Shoeshine
as Son