BEN STILLER
Ben Stiller
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: November 30, 1965
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
Starring
Self - Actor & Filmmaker
TBA·
The Off WeeksGus Adler
Self - Actor and Director
2025·
Bianca by NightSelf - Guest (video link)
2023·
The Playboy MurdersSelf (archive footage)
2023·
KrapopolisPrometheus (voice)
2022·
SeveranceKier Eagan (voice) (uncredited)
2021·
Locked DownGuy
2020·
Hubie HalloweenOrderly Hal
Self
2020·
Beastie Boys StorySelf
2019·
Desus & MeroSelf - Illustrious Guest
Self
2017·
Brad's StatusBrad Sloan
Self
Matthew Meyerowitz
2016·
QuotidienSelf - Guest
2016·
Haters Back OffHimself
Derek Zoolander (voice)
Self - Guest, Self
2015·
Hot OnesSelf
Self
2015·
Another PeriodCharles Ponzi
Jimmy Staats
2015·
Being CanadianSelf
2014·
Chicken Shop DateSelf - Guest (archive footage), Self - Guest
Self - Guest, Self
Self - Guest, Self
Self
2014·
HarmontownSelf
2013·
Circus HalligalliSelf
2013·
Le DébarquementSelf - host
Fake Arcade Fire Bandmember
Ben Stiller
2012·
Ted's NotebookSelf
Self
Self - Panelist
2011·
WorkaholicsDel Jacobson
Self - Guest
2011·
EagleheartSilly Sammy
2011·
The TripBen Stiller (uncredited)
Self
2010·
The TripBen Stiller
Self - Guest
2009·
Funny PeopleFriend in video (archive footage) (uncredited)
2008·
Rain of MadnessTugg Speedman
Self
Self
Stiller the Elf (voice)
2006·
The One ShowSelf
Self - Filmed Roaster
Self
2005·
RomanekianSelf
Commander
Self
Peach Expert (uncredited)
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest, Self
Self
2003·
Pauly Shore Is DeadBen Stiller (uncredited)
2002·
Prehistoric PlanetNarrator (voice)
2002·
Run Ronnie RunSelf
2002·
Orange CountyFirefighter (uncredited)
2001·
Primetime GlickSelf
Self
2000·
The IndependentCop
1999·
TV totalSelf
1999·
Teen Choice AwardsSelf
1999·
The SuburbansJay Rose
1999·
Black and WhiteMark Clear
1999·
Heat Vision and JackSelf / Strip Club DJ (uncredited)
1997·
King of the HillRich (voice)
Derek Zoolander
Self
1996·
If Lucy FellBwick Elias
Derek Zoolander
1996·
Happy GilmoreHal L. (uncredited)
1995·
NewsRadioVic
1994·
DuckmanHarry Medfly (voice)
Ben Stiller
1991·
Highway to HellPluto's Cook / Attila the Hun
1990·
Working Tra$hFreddy Novak
1990·
StellaJim Uptegrove
1989·
Elvis StoriesBruce
1989·
That's AdequateChip Lane
1989·
Next of KinLawrence Isabella
1988·
Fresh HorsesTipton
1987·
Kids' Choice AwardsHost
Ronnie Shaughnessy
1987·
The Hustler of MoneyWince
1987·
ShoeshineSon
1987·
Hot PursuitChris Honeywell
Self - Host
Self
1975·
Saturday Night LiveWes (uncredited), Tom Cruise / Vincent Lauria (uncredited), Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self - Host, Self - Various Characters
Self
1953·
The OscarsSelf - Presenter, Self
1949·
The Emmy AwardsSelf
TBA·
A Matter of Time2026·
Focker-In-LawGreg Focker
2026·
The DinkDr. Stone
2025·
Downey Wrote ThatSelf
Self
2025·
Happy Gilmore 2Hal L
2024·
Dear SantaLucifer (uncredited)
Self
8008s
Self
2013·
The Birthday Boys2012·
Inside ComedySelf
Alex (voice)
2009·
Monkey MischiefLarry Daley
2007·
Phineas and FerbKhaka Peü Peü (voice)
Self
2005·
ExtrasBen Stiller
Self (archive footage)
2003·
Arrested DevelopmentTony Wonder
Self
2002·
Wish Kids2002·
American IdolSelf
2001·
The Andy Dick ShowSelf
2001·
UndeclaredRex
2000·
Curb Your EnthusiasmBen Stiller
1999·
RoveSelf
1999·
The Early ShowSelf
1999·
Freaks and GeeksAgent Meara
1999·
Family GuyBen Stiller (voice) (uncredited)
1998·
The King of QueensJerry - Arthur Spooner’s Father
1997·
The ViewSelf
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
Jerry
Ben (voice)
1994·
FriendsTommy
Self
1993·
RawHimself
Self - Guest
1993·
FrasierBarry (voice)
1992·
The Ben Stiller ShowVarious Characters
1992·
The Nutt HousePie Thrower (uncredited)
1989·
The SimpsonsGarth Motherloving (voice)
Self
1984·
Miami ViceFast Eddie Felcher
1984·
Kate & AllieSelf
1975·
Kate McShaneNickie
1952·
TodaySelf
Norman Mailer
2024·
NutcrackersMike Maxwell
Self
2023·
BleeckerDr. Pots
2022·
BrosBen Stiller (uncredited)
2019·
GreedSelf
2016·
Zoolander 2Derek Zoolander
2015·
While We're YoungJosh Schrebnick
Self
Larry Daley / Laaa
2013·
Madly MadagascarAlex (voice)
Walter Mitty
2012·
The WatchEvan
2011·
Tower HeistJosh Kovacs
TBA·
The Champions2010·
GreenbergRoger Greenberg
2016·
Don't Think TwiceSelf
Alex (voice)
2011·
SubmarineSoap Opera Star (uncredited)
2010·
Little FockersGreg Focker
2010·
MegamindBernard (voice)
2010·
I'm Still HereBen Stiller
Larry Daley
2009·
Merry MadagascarAlex (voice)
Jon Gribble
2008·
Tropic ThunderTugg Speedman
Alex (voice)
2007·
The Heartbreak KidEddie Cantrow
Lonnie Ratcliff
Guitar Center Guy
2006·
Night at the MuseumLarry Daley
2005·
Earth to AmericaSelf
Self - Special Appearance
2005·
MadagascarAlex (voice)
2004·
Starsky & HutchDavid Starsky
White Goodman
Arturo Mendes
2004·
Along Came PollyReuben Feffer
2004·
EnvyTim Dingman
2004·
Meet the FockersGreg Focker
2003·
DuplexAlex Rose
2001·
ZoolanderDerek Zoolander
2001·
The Royal TenenbaumsChas Tenenbaum
2001·
Mission: ImprobableTom Crooze
2000·
Keeping the FaithRabbi Jake Schram
2000·
Meet the ParentsGreg Focker
1999·
Mystery MenMr. Furious / Roy
Jerry
1998·
Zero EffectSteve Arlo
1998·
Permanent MidnightJerry Stahl
Ted Stroehmann
1996·
The Cable GuySam Sweet
Mel Coplin
1995·
HeavyweightsTony Perkis / Tony Perkis Sr.
1994·
Reality BitesMichael Grates
1987·
Empire of the SunDainty
Production
2026·
Born to BowlExecutive Producer
TBA·
The Off WeeksExecutive Producer
2023·
High DesertExecutive Producer
2022·
SeveranceDirector, Executive Producer
2020·
The FlameAssociate Producer
2018·
Escape at DannemoraDirector, Executive Producer
2012·
Burning LoveExecutive Producer
Director
TBA·
Bag ManExecutive Producer, Writer, Director
Co-Writer, Producer
TBA·
AirmanProducer, Director
2026·
Focker-In-LawProducer
2026·
The DinkProducer
2025·
ExtremistExecutive Producer
Producer, Director
2024·
NutcrackersExecutive Producer
Producer
2023·
BleeckerExecutive Producer
2019·
In the DarkExecutive Producer
2015·
Another PeriodExecutive Producer
2013·
The Birthday BoysCreator
2012·
VampsExecutive Producer
2011·
The Big YearExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2008·
The RuinsExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
TBA·
LondonProducer, Director
Executive Producer
2020·
Dinner in AmericaProducer
2020·
FriendsgivingProducer
2018·
Alex StrangeloveProducer
Additional Writing
1992·
The Ben Stiller ShowCreator, Director, Writer
1975·
Saturday Night LiveDirector
TBA·
The Hardy MenProducer
TBA·
This, But AgainProducer, Director
2016·
Why Him?Producer
2016·
Zoolander 2Producer, Director, Writer, Characters
TBA·
The ChampionsProducer, Director
TBA·
Dodgeball 2Producer
2021·
QueenpinsProducer
2019·
Plus OneExecutive Producer
2018·
The PackageProducer
Executive Producer
Producer
Producer, Director
2011·
30 Minutes or LessProducer
2011·
SubmarineExecutive Producer
2010·
I'm Still HereThanks
2010·
MegamindExecutive Producer
2008·
Tropic ThunderStory, Producer, Screenplay, Director
Producer
2007·
Blades of GloryProducer
Producer
2004·
Starsky & HutchExecutive Producer
2003·
Crooked LinesPresenter
2003·
DuplexProducer
2001·
ZoolanderProducer, Screenplay, Characters, Director
1999·
Heat Vision and JackDirector
Writer
Writer
1996·
The Cable GuyDirector
1994·
Reality BitesDirector
1989·
Elvis StoriesDirector
1987·
The Hustler of MoneyWriter, Director