Ben Stiller

Date of Birth: November 30, 1965

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Death: *Alive*

Biography

Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller, widely known as Ben Stiller, is an American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and producer. Born into a family of entertainers, with his father being the legendary comedian Jerry Stiller and his mother, Anne Meara, also a renowned actress and comedian, Ben was almost destined for a career in the entertainment industry. Stiller first gained fame in the late 1980s with his self-titled show, “The Ben Stiller Show,” which earned him an Emmy Award for writing. Throughout his career, Stiller has been known for his roles in a wide range of comedies, including “There’s Something About Mary,” “Meet the Parents,” “Zoolander,” and the “Night at the Museum” trilogy. His directorial work includes “Reality Bites” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” Stiller’s unique blend of humor, often characterized by awkward, self-deprecating characters, has made him a beloved figure in Hollywood.

5 Interesting Facts about Ben Stiller

1. Ben Stiller’s parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, were a famous comedy duo known as “Stiller and Meara.”

2. He won an Emmy Award for “The Ben Stiller Show” in 1993.

3. Ben Stiller has a charitable foundation called “The Stiller Foundation,” which focuses on building educational opportunities for children around the world.

4. He has appeared in music videos, including “Bad Boy for Life” by P. Diddy.

5. Stiller is known for his collaboration with actor Owen Wilson, with whom he has worked on multiple films.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ben Stiller

1. “There’s an old saying in Hollywood: It’s not the length of the film, it’s how you use it.”

2. “I have no problem with cringing. But I think that’s a common feeling when you look back at yourself, especially in high school.”

3. “You have to be willing to throw away everything you have in order to make something great.”

4. “I think most actors want to try as many characters as they can.”

5. “Sometimes life plays out like a movie, and you don’t get to pick your genre.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Ben Stiller’s net worth was estimated to be around $200 million.

Children

Ben Stiller has two children with his ex-wife, actress Christine Taylor: a daughter named Ella Olivia Stiller, born in 2002, and a son named Quinlin Dempsey Stiller, born in 2005.