History Creator / BenStiller

HeterosexualLifePartners with Owen Wilson, whom he's collaborated with numerous times on-screen; Wilson once said that Stiller was more defensive about Wilson's signature crooked nose than he was. Also really good friends with Creator/TomCruise; Stiller helped revive the latter's career with a scene-stealing turn in ''Tropic Thunder'' and has done [[AffectionateParody affectionate parodies]] of Cruise multiple times, most notably on ''[[Series/SaturdayNightLive Celebrity Jeopardy!]]'' and while hosting the MTV Movie Awards. The two have been trying to collaborate on a film together based on ''Literature/TheHardyBoys'' (with Frank and Joe grown up, obviously), but it's been stuck in DevelopmentHell.

HeterosexualLifePartners with Owen Wilson, whom he's collaborated with numerous times on-screen; Wilson once said that Stiller was more defensive about Wilson's signature crooked nose than he was. Also really good friends with Creator/TomCruise; Stiller helped revive the latter's career with a scene-stealing turn in ''Tropic Thunder'' and has done [[AffectionateParody affectionate parodies]] of Cruise multiple times, most notably on ''[[Series/SaturdayNightLive Celebrity Jeopardy!]]'' and while hosting the MTV Movie Awards. The two have been trying to collaborate on a film together based on ''TheHardyBoys'' (with Frank and Joe grown up, obviously), but it's been stuck in DevelopmentHell.

Stiller is a member of [[ProductionPosse the comedic acting brotherhood]] colloquially known as the FratPack. He seems to have a thing for self-deprecation, if his {{Jerkass}} AsHimself roles on ''Series/{{Extras}}'' and ''Series/CurbYourEnthusiasm'' are any indication. A lot of his characters also tend to have a hilarious BerserkButton. He also appeared as the minor character Tony Wonder (did somebody say "''Wonder''?") a LargeHam magician, on ''Series/ArrestedDevelopment''.

Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller (Born Nov. 30, 1965) is the son of comedians Jerry Stiller (best known to younger audiences as [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Frank Costanza]] or [[Series/{{TheKingOfQueens}} Arthur Spooner]]) and Anne Meara.

Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller (Born Nov. 30, 1965, to comedians Jerry Stiller (best known to younger audiences as [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Frank Costanza]] or [[Series/{{TheKingOfQueens}} Arthur Spooner]]) and Anne Meara.

Benjamin Edward Stiller (Born Nov. 30, 1965, to comedians Jerry Stiller (best known to younger audiences as [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Frank Costanza]] or [[Series/{{TheKingOfQueens}} Arthur Spooner]]) and Anne Meara.)

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HeterosexualLifePartners with Owen Wilson, whom he's collaborated with numerous times on-screen; Wilson once said that Stiller was more defensive about Wilson's signature crooked nose than he was. Also really good friends with TomCruise; Stiller helped revive the latter's career with a scene-stealing turn in ''Tropic Thunder'' and has done [[AffectionateParody affectionate parodies]] of Cruise multiple times, most notably on ''[[Series/SaturdayNightLive Celebrity Jeopardy!]]'' and while hosting the MTV Movie Awards. The two have been trying to collaborate on a film together based on ''TheHardyBoys'' (with Frank and Joe grown up, obviously), but it's been stuck in DevelopmentHell.

'''Benjamin Edward Stiller''' (Born Nov. 30, 1965, to comedians Jerry Stiller (best known to younger audiences as [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Frank Costanza]] or [[Series/{{TheKingOfQueens}} Arthur Spooner]]) and Anne Meara.)

* ''Film/RealityBites'' (1994) - director

'''Benjamin Edward Stiller''' (Born Nov. 30, 1965), to comedians Jerry Stiller (best known to younger audiences as [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Frank Costanza]] or [[Series/{{TheKingOfQueens}} Arthur Spooner]]) and Anne Meara.

* ''Film/{{Zoolander}}'' (2001) / ''Zoolander 2'' (2016) - writer/director; Derek Zoolander

* ''Film/{{Zoolander}}'' (2001) - Derek Zoolander

* ''Film/TropicThunder'' (2008) - Tugg Speedman (and Tugg Speedman as Sgt. "Four-Leaf" Trayback)

After beginning his acting career with a play, Stiller wrote several mockumentaries, was a cast member on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' (for all but three or four episodes during the show's 14th season), and was offered two of his own shows, both entitled ''Series/TheBenStillerShow''. After acting in a few films, Stiller had his directorial debut with ''Film/RealityBites'', and has since written, starred in, directed, and/or produced over fifty films and television shows. His films have grossed more than $2.1 billion, with an average of $78 million per film. In 2008, he starred in the film ''Film/TropicThunder'', which he also co-wrote, co-produced, and directed.

* ''Film/NightAtTheMuseum'' (2006) / ''Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian'' (2009) - Larry Daley

'''Benjamin Edward Stiller''' was born in 1965, to comedians Jerry Stiller (best known to younger audiences as [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Frank Costanza]] or [[Series/{{TheKingOfQueens}} Arthur Spooner]]) and Anne Meara.

After beginning his acting career with a play, Stiller wrote several mockumentaries, was a cast member on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' (for all but three or four episodes during the show's 14th season), and was offered two of his own shows, both entitled ''The Ben Stiller Show''. After acting in a few films, Stiller had his directorial debut with ''Film/RealityBites'', and has since written, starred in, directed, and/or produced over fifty films and television shows. His films have grossed more than $2.1 billion, with an average of $78 million per film. In 2008, he starred in the film ''Film/TropicThunder'', which he also co-wrote, co-produced, and directed.

'''Benjamin Edward Stiller''' was born in 1965, to comedians Jerry Stiller (best known as [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Frank Costanza]] or [[Series/{{TheKingOfQueens}} Arthur Spooner]]) and Anne Meara.

Stiller is a member of [[ProductionPosse the comedic acting brotherhood]] colloquially known as the FratPack. He seems to have a thing for self-deprecation, if his {{Jerkass}} AsHimself roles on ''Series/{{Extras}}'' and ''Series/CurbYourEnthusiasm'' are any indication. A lot of his characters also tend to have a hilarious BerserkButton. He also appeared as the minor character Tony Wonder (did somebody say "''Wonder''?", a manic, LargeHam magician, on ''Series/ArrestedDevelopment''.

After beginning his acting career with a play, Stiller wrote several mockumentaries, was a cast member on ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' (for all but three or four episodes during the show's 14th season), and was offered two of his own shows, both entitled ''The Ben Stiller Show''. After acting in a few films, Stiller had his directorial debut with ''Film/RealityBites'', and has since written, starred in, directed, and/or produced over fifty films and television shows. His films have grossed more than $2.1 billion, with an average of $78 million per film. In 2008, he starred in the film ''Film/TropicThunder'', which he also co-wrote, co-produced, and directed.

Stiller is a member of [[ProductionPosse the comedic acting brotherhood]] colloquially known as the FratPack. He seems to have a thing for self-deprecation, if his {{Jerkass}} AsHimself roles on ''Series/{{Extras}}'' and ''Series/CurbYourEnthusiasm'' are any indication. A lot of his characters also tend to have a hilarious BerserkButton.

'''Ben Stiller''' was born in 1965, to comedians Jerry Stiller (best known as [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Frank Costanza]] or [[Series/{{TheKingOfQueens}} Arthur Spooner]]) and Anne Meara.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Megamind}}'' (2010) produced and cameoed - built from a discarded early script intended for live-action.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Megamind}}'' (2010) produced - built from a discarded early script intended for live-action.

Ben Stiller was born in 1965, to comedians Jerry Stiller (best known as [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Frank Costanza]] or [[Series/{{TheKingOfQueens}} Arthur Spooner]]) and Anne Meara.

HeterosexualLifePartners with Owen Wilson, whom he's collaborated with numerous times on-screen; Wilson once said that Stiller was more defensive about Wilson's signature crooked nose than he was. Also really good friends with TomCruise; Stiller helped revive the latter's career with a scene-stealing turn in ''Tropic Thunder'' and has done [[AffectionateParody affectionate parodies]] of Cruise multiple times, most notably on ''[[Series/SaturdayNightLive Celebrity Jeopardy!]]'' and hosting the MTV Movie Awards. The two have been trying to collaborate on a film together based on ''TheHardyBoys'' (with Frank and Joe grown up, obviously), but it's been stuck in DevelopmentHell.