
Ben Stiller
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 fil…
Acting
- 2026Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!Self - Actor & Filmmaker2 ep.
- 2025Everybody's Live with John MulaneySelf - Actor and Director1 ep.
- 2025Bianca by NightSelf - Guest (video link)1 ep.
- 2023KrapopolisPrometheus (voice)1 ep.
- 2023The Playboy MurdersSelf (archive footage)1 ep.
- 2022SeveranceKier Eagan (voice) (uncredited)19 ep.
- 2020Gone Mental with LiorSelf1 ep.
- 2019Desus & MeroSelf - Illustrious Guest1 ep.
- 2016Haters Back OffHimself1 ep.
- 2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf4 ep.
- 2015Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf1 ep.
- 2015Another PeriodCharles Ponzi32 ep.
- 2015StarTalk with Neil deGrasse TysonSelf1 ep.
- 2015Big Time in Hollywood, FlJimmy Staats1 ep.
- 2014Chicken Shop DateSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2014Running Wild with Bear GryllsSelf1 ep.
- 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf4 ep.
- 2013The Birthday Boys1 ep.
- 2013Circus HalligalliSelf1 ep.
- 2013Le Débarquement1 ep.
- 2012Burning LoveJoe42 ep.
- 2012Ted's NotebookSelf1 ep.
- 2012Inside ComedySelf1 ep.
- 2011EagleheartSilly Sammy1 ep.
- 2010Take Two with Phineas and FerbSelf1 ep.
- 2010The TripBen Stiller1 ep.
- 2008Between Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisSelf1 ep.
- 2007Phineas and FerbKhaka Peü Peü (voice)1 ep.
- 2007The Graham Norton ShowSelf4 ep.
- 2006The Henry Rollins Show1 ep.
- 2005ExtrasBen Stiller1 ep.
- 2004On Air with Ryan SeacrestSelf1 ep.
- 2003Arrested DevelopmentTony Wonder7 ep.
- 2003Comedy Central RoastsSelf1 ep.
- 2002Prehistoric PlanetNarrator (voice)6 ep.
- 2002American IdolSelf2 ep.
- 2002Wish Kids47 ep.
- 2001UndeclaredRex1 ep.
- 2001Primetime Glick1 ep.
- 2001The Andy Dick ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmBen Stiller4 ep.
- 1999The Early ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1999Freaks and GeeksAgent Meara1 ep.
- 1999RoveSelf1 ep.
- 1999TV totalSelf1 ep.
- 1996The Daily ShowSelf5 ep.
- 1996Saturday Night Special1 ep.
- 1995Mr. Show with Bob and DavidJerry1 ep.
- 1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistBen (voice)1 ep.
- 1995NewsRadioVic1 ep.
- 1994Inside the Actors StudioSelf1 ep.
- 1994Space Ghost Coast to Coast1 ep.
- 1994DuckmanHarry Medfly (voice)1 ep.
- 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 1992The Ben Stiller ShowVarious Characters13 ep.
- 1992MTV Movie & TV Awards1 ep.
- 1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf3 ep.
- 1987Kids' Choice AwardsHost1 ep.
- 1984Kate & Allie1 ep.
- 1982Late Night with David LettermanSelf1 ep.
- 1981Entertainment TonightSelf2 ep.
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited)16 ep.
- 1975Kate McShaneNickie1 ep.
- 1953The OscarsSelf5 ep.
- 1952TodaySelf1 ep.
- 1949The Emmy AwardsSelf1 ep.
- —Protective Custody1 ep.
- —The Off WeeksGus Adler
Behind the camera
- 2026Born to BowlExecutive Producer5 ep.
- 2023High DesertExecutive Producer8 ep.
- 2022SeveranceDirector, Executive Producer19 ep.
- 2020The FlameAssociate Producer9 ep.
- 2019In the DarkExecutive Producer52 ep.
- 2018Escape at DannemoraDirector, Executive Producer7 ep.
- 2015Another PeriodExecutive Producer32 ep.
- 2012Burning LoveExecutive Producer42 ep.
- 1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistAdditional Writing1 ep.
- 1992The Ben Stiller ShowDirector, Writer13 ep.
- 1975Saturday Night LiveDirector16 ep.
- —Protective CustodyExecutive Producer1 ep.
- —The Off WeeksExecutive Producer
Guest appearances
- 2022The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf, Self - Guest4 ep.
- 2025Chicken Shop DateSelf - Guest, Self - Guest (archive footage)2 ep.
- 2013The Graham Norton ShowSelf4 ep.
- 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf, Self - Guest4 ep.
- 2003The ViewSelf2 ep.
- 2025Ted's NotebookSelf1 ep.
- 2025The Jonathan Ross ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2025QuotidienSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2025The One ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2025Everybody's Live with John MulaneySelf - Actor and Director1 ep.
- 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self, Self - Guest5 ep.
- 2025Bianca by NightSelf - Guest (video link)1 ep.
- 2022Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf, Self - Guest2 ep.
- 2024Hot OnesSelf1 ep.
- 2024The Playboy MurdersSelf (archive footage)1 ep.
- 2023KrapopolisPrometheus (voice)1 ep.
- 2016Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2003The Daily ShowSelf5 ep.
- 2022SeveranceKier Eagan (voice) (uncredited)1 ep.
- 2020Gone Mental with LiorSelf1 ep.
- 2019Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf1 ep.
- 2005Arrested DevelopmentTony Wonder7 ep.
- 2019Desus & MeroSelf - Illustrious Guest1 ep.
- 1987Saturday Night LiveSelf - Cameo (uncredited), Self - Host, Self - Various Characters, Self - Various Characters (uncredited)17 ep.
- 2016StarTalk with Neil deGrasse TysonSelf1 ep.
- 2016Haters Back OffHimself1 ep.
- 2016Entertainment TonightSelf2 ep.
- 2016Circus HalligalliSelf1 ep.
- 2015Another PeriodCharles Ponzi1 ep.
- 2015Big Time in Hollywood, FlJimmy Staats1 ep.
- 2015WorkaholicsDel Jacobson1 ep.
- 2014Running Wild with Bear GryllsSelf1 ep.
- 2013The Birthday Boys1 ep.
- 2012Burning LoveJoe5 ep.
- 2013Inside ComedySelf1 ep.
- 2012EagleheartSilly Sammy1 ep.
- 2011Take Two with Phineas and FerbSelf1 ep.
- 2010The TripBen Stiller1 ep.
- 2010Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Self1 ep.
- 2010Between Two Ferns with Zach GalifianakisSelf1 ep.
- 2010Phineas and FerbKhaka Peü Peü (voice)1 ep.
- 2001The OscarsSelf3 ep.
- 2006The Early ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1998LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf3 ep.
- 2007The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2 ep.
- 2004Curb Your EnthusiasmBen Stiller4 ep.
- 2005The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf2 ep.
- 2006American IdolSelf2 ep.
- 2007The Henry Rollins Show1 ep.
- 2007Family GuyBen Stiller (voice) (uncredited)1 ep.
- 2006TodaySelf1 ep.
- 1998Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf, Self - Guest5 ep.
- 2006Comedy Central RoastsSelf1 ep.
- 2005ExtrasBen Stiller1 ep.
- 2005Kids' Choice AwardsHost1 ep.
- 2004On Air with Ryan SeacrestSelf1 ep.
- 2004King of the HillRich (voice)1 ep.
- 2002E! True Hollywood Story1 ep.
- 2002The King of QueensJerry - Arthur Spooner’s Father1 ep.
- 2002UndeclaredRex1 ep.
- 2002Primetime Glick1 ep.
- 2002The SimpsonsGarth Motherloving (voice)1 ep.
- 2001RoveSelf1 ep.
- 2001Inside the Actors StudioSelf1 ep.
- 2001TV totalSelf1 ep.
- 2001The Andy Dick ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2000Freaks and GeeksAgent Meara1 ep.
- 1999RawHimself1 ep.
- 1998Space Ghost Coast to Coast1 ep.
- 1998MTV Video Music AwardsSelf - Host1 ep.
- 1998Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistBen (voice)1 ep.
- 1998AFI's 100 Years... 100 MoviesSelf1 ep.
- 1997FriendsTommy1 ep.
- 1997The Larry Sanders ShowBen Stiller1 ep.
- 1996NewsRadioVic1 ep.
- 1996Mr. Show with Bob and DavidJerry1 ep.
- 1996MTV Movie & TV Awards1 ep.
- 1996Saturday Night Special1 ep.
- 1995DuckmanHarry Medfly (voice)1 ep.
- 1993FrasierBarry (voice)1 ep.
- 1992Late Night with David LettermanSelf1 ep.
- 1987Miami ViceFast Eddie Felcher1 ep.
- 1987American PlayhouseRonnie Shaughnessy1 ep.
- 1986Kate & Allie1 ep.
- 1975Kate McShaneNickie1 ep.
- 1972The Mike Douglas ShowSelf1 ep.
Also known as: Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller