Ben Stiller Height, Weight, Age, Body Stats

To say thatBen Stilleris a great comedian and actor would be a massive understatement.He began his career writing and creating several mockumentaries and comedy shorts that would earn him his own TV show.The Ben Stiller Showhelped him land a role in the movieMeet the Parents.He has since starred in 2 sequels to the film.He has

Ben Stiller brief info
Height5 feet 7 inches
weight70 kg
Date of birth30. November 1965
Star signProtect
girlfriendnone

To say that Ben Stiller is a great comedian and actor would be a massive understatement. He began his career writing and creating several mockumentaries and comedy shorts that would earn him his own TV show. The Ben Stiller Show helped him land a role in the movie Meet the Parents. He has since starred in 2 sequels to the film. He has also starred in several other popular films such as Zoolander, the Wire Guy , and Night at the Museum trilogy.

Born name

Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller

nickname

Ben

Sun sign

Protect

Place of birth

New York City, New York, United States

nationality

training

Ben Stiller went to The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine . He also studied at Calhoun School where he graduated in 1983.

He later enrolled in a film class at the University of California, Los Angeles . However, about 9 months later he dropped out and returned to New York.

occupation

Actor, Comedian, Author, Producer, Director

family

  • Father – Jerry Stiller (Actor, Comedian)
  • Mother – Anne Meara (actress, comedienne)
  • Siblings – Amy Stiller (Sister)
  • Others – William Stiller (paternal grandfather), Bella Stiller (paternal grandmother), Edward Joseph Meara (maternal grandfather), Mary T. Dempsey (maternal grandmother)

Manager

Ben Stiller is represented by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment.

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm

weight

70 kg or 154 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Ben Stiller dated –

  • Jeanne Tripplehorn (1990-1996) – In 1990, Ben Stiller began dating actress Jeanne Tripplehorn. They had become closer while working on his popular show. The Ben Stiller Show. During the course of their relationship, they even got engaged. However, they never made it down the aisle when they decided to end their relationship in 1996.
  • Janeane Garofalo – Stiller reportedly dated actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo in the early ’90s. They first met at Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles in 1990 while hanging out with friends and stand-up comedians. Their meeting is credited as Garofalo’s first big break, as Ben gave her the chance to make her TV debut on his show The Ben Stiller Show in 1992.
  • Amanda Peet – Ben Stiller reportedly started dating actress Amanda Peet in the late ’90s. Even after they split shortly thereafter, their breakup appeared to be amicable when they met for the play in 2005. That’s how it works .
  • Rhea Durham (1998) – Stiller had an affair with American model Rhea Durham.
  • Claire Forlani (1998-1999) – In late 1998, the American press linked Stiller to actress Claire Forlani. It was reported that they grew closer while filming the film, Mystery Man. Stiller decided to end their relationship after falling in love with Calista Flockhart.
  • Calista Flockhart (1999) – Stiller was linked to actress Calista Flockhart in March 1999. It was claimed they first met at a charity dinner in Los Angeles. The two hit it off immediately and decided to spend a weekend in Santa Barbara. They dated for about 3 months before deciding to break up.
  • Brandi Glanville (1999) – In 1999, Ben Stiller had a short-lived affair with TV personality Brandi Glanville. During his appearance on the Andy Cohen talk show Watch What Happens Live, Stiller himself confirmed their affair. He revealed they went on a few dates and had a lot of fun. However, he insisted he wouldn’t call it a relationship.
  • Christine Taylor (1999-2017) – Stiller began dating actress Christine Taylor in 1999. It was reported that he decided to fire Calista Flockhart so he could date Taylor. They first met while filming for the pilot of a show that never aired. Taylor was involved in the pilot, while Stiller was involved in the project as a director. Stiller couldn’t resist her immediately. However, the relationship developed gradually. They started hanging out together and went on from there. They got engaged in December 1999. He was rehearsing for his film The Parents Meetwhen he decided to propose to her and ask for her father’s permission. He would later reveal that his future father-in-law’s asking for his daughter’s hand wasn’t much different than the film he was rehearsing for, as he was intimidated by the man who owned a security firm. They married in May 2000 in a romantic and lavish wedding ceremony that took place in front of the ocean in Kauai, Hawaii. In April 2002, she gave birth to their daughter, Ella Olivia. Their son Quinlin Dempsey was born in July 2005. In a shock announcement in May 2017, they announced that they had mutually decided to end their 18-year marriage. However, they have remained on good terms and are often seen together with their children.
  • race/ethnicity

    White

    Ben has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry on his father’s side and Irish ancestry on his mother’s side.

    hair colour

    dark brown

    eye color

    Blau

    sexual orientation

    Just

    distinguishing features

    • Stocky physique
    • prominent nose

    brand promotion

    Ben Stiller has endorsed –

    • Heineken beer
    • Chu-Hi (Japan)
    • Fiat 500X
    • Google Play
    • SKYY Vodka

    Religion

    Although his family was not religious, Ben still had his bar mitzvah . During his childhood, Christmas and Hanukkah were celebrated in his household. As an adult, then, he identifies with both faiths.

    Known for

    • To be cast in the lead role in the popular fantasy comedy film franchise, Night at the Museum
    • After starring in the popular comedy films like Zoolander, the Cable Guy , and Tropical Thunder
    • To be cast in the lead role with Robert De Niro in the popular comedy film series, Meeting Parents

    first movie

    In 1987, he made his big screen debut in the action comedy film, Hot Pursuit, starring Ben’s father Jerry Stiller and John Cusack.

    First TV show

    In 1972, Ben Stiller made his first appearance on daytime television talk show The Mike Douglas Show .

    Personal trainer

    Ben Stiller maintains a healthy and active lifestyle to keep in shape. He enjoys playing tennis with his wife and also enjoys outdoor activities such as paddleboarding.

    When it comes to diet, he’s a pescatarian who also embraces elements of the vegan diet.

    Ben Stiller favorite things

    • Childhood Movies – The Poseidon Adventure, Annie Hall
    • Actress – Diane Keaton

    Ben Stiller The Fact

  • He once had the opportunity to work on the popular sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, based on The Money Hustler, his short parody of the film, The Color of Money.
  • In 1989, he began working as a performer and writer with Saturday Night Live . However, since the show was not interested in his short films, he chose to leave after working for 4 episodes.
  • In 2002, Ben Stiller was ranked 68th in Premiere’s Power 100 list .
  • He owns a production company called Red Hour Films whose name is inspired by an alien insurgency in The Return of the Archons episode of Star Trek .
  • Before he started acting, one of his first jobs in show business was as an intern on the Alan Thicke Dick of the Night show .
  • Stiller was primarily considered for the role of Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . However, Johnny Depp eventually managed to bag the role.
  • In 2005, he revealed that he suffered from a bipolar disorder that ran in his family.
  • He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014, but his diagnosis wasn’t made public until 2016. After treatment, however, he was declared cancer-free.
  • In the late ’70s, Stiller performed regularly with NYC First All Children’s Theater , a New York City troupe. This was his first big discovery as an actor.
  • During his school days, he served as the drummer for the punk band called Death Penalty , which released his studio album Roadkill in 1982.
  • In 1986, he rose to prominence with his performance in the Broadway revival of John Guare’s The House of Blue Leaves. The production won 4 Tony Awards .
  • His first major commercial theatrical success was the 1994 romantic comedy Reality Bites. Besides one of the main roles in the film, he also served as the film’s director. He had also worked with screenwriter Helen Childress for about a year and a half to determine the story and setting for the project.
  • His famous character, Derek Zoolander, first appeared in a 1996 short film he made for the VH1 Fashion Awards . Zoolander was introduced in the film as a male model.
  • In 2001, he created a comedy film about his popular character and titled it: Zoolander. In addition to his main role, he was the producer, director and screenwriter of the project.
  • Ben has done extensive activism work for charities such as the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation , Explain Yourself , and the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation .
  • In July 2018 he became Appointed goodwill ambassadors for UNHCR , the UN’s refugee arm.
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