Ben Stiller is an American actor, comedian, producer, and director known for both comedic and dramatic roles in films like There’s Something About Mary, Meet the Parents, and Escape at Dannemora. With a career spanning over four decades, Stiller has established himself as a versatile performer and multi-faceted entertainer.
Attribute Details Full Name Benjamin Edward Stiller Also Known As Ben Siller Profession(s) Actor, comedian, director, producer Date of Birth November 30, 1965 Age 57 years old (As of 2023) Place of Birth New York City, New York, United States Nationality American Zodiac Sign Sagittarius Ancestry & Heritage Ashkenazi Jewish and Irish Catholic
Attribute Details Height 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) Weight 66 kg (145 lbs) Body Measurements Chest – 40 in, Waist – 32 in, Biceps – 14 in Eye Colour Blue Hair Colour Dark Brown
Attribute Details Parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara Siblings Amy Stiller (sister) Affairs Several rumored relationships Relationship Married Partner/Spouse Christine Taylor (m. 2000; div. 2021) Children Ella Olivia Stiller (daughter), Quinlin Dempsey Stiller (son)
Education & Early Life Attribute Details Schooling Attended schools in New York including The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine and the Calhoun School Higher Education Graduated from UCLA Film School in 1988 Early Life Grew up frequently on film and TV sets with his parents, made acting debut at age 10 in his mother’s series Kate McShane Early Influences Parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, director Steven Spielberg
Career Attribute Details Debut On Broadway in The House of Blue Leaves (1986) Significant Works There’s Something About Mary, Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, Meet the Parents franchise, Night at the Museum franchise Awards & Nominations 1 Emmy win and multiple Golden Globe and other nominations Filmography/Discography Over 50 films, occasional music and comedy album contributions Voice Work Madagascar film series, Megamind Music Videos Appeared in videos for Destiny’s Child, Renegade Soundwave, others Tours & Live Shows Has performed standup comedy sets and live comedy shows Collaborations Worked with directors like Wes Anderson and actors like Owen Wilson regularly Documentaries Subject of mockumentary Zoolander, narrated documentary Mad Hot Ballroom
Net Worth & Assets Attribute Details Net Worth Estimated $200 million Properties Owns homes in Los Angeles and New York Business Ventures Co-owner of Defiant Theatre in New York, Red Hour Productions Investments Invested in Uber early on
Trivia & Miscellaneous Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Hockey fan, plays guitar and drums, interests in painting and visual arts Controversies Publicly criticized for his portrayal of a developmentally disabled character in Tropic Thunder Philanthropy & Activism Works with various charities for children and the environment Public Image Known to be fairly private with an “everyman” likeable image Personal Challenges Diagnosed with Lyme disease in the 2000s, recovered after treatment Notable Interviews Long-form podcast interview on The Joe Rogan Experience in 2021 Publications & Books Co-authored comedy sketch books with Judd Apatow Personal Anecdotes Known for witty self-deprecating stories about his career and life Quotes “I’ve been trying to make comedies over the years that have some depth to them, some heart to them.”
Social Media & Online Presence Attribute Details Instagram Handle @benstiller Twitter Handle @RedHourBen Facebook Handle @BenStiller Youtube Channel Ben Stiller
Legacy & Influence Attribute Details Cultural References His Zoolander character has become a pop culture reference Achievements Outside Primary Profession Directed dark indie film Escape at Dannemora to critical acclaim Mentorship Has helped provide opportunities to young comedians and actors Legacy Regarded as one of the top comedy stars of his generation with broad appeal
