Ben Stiller is a beloved actor and director, known for roles in films like ‘Zoolander’ and ‘Meet The Parents.’ Check out photos of him here.
Ben Stiller has been a leading figure in comedy for over three decades. The son of actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, he began his journey in entertainment at a young age and broke out in 1992 with the sketch series The Ben Stiller Show, which earned him an Emmy Award for writing. Since then, he’s starred in and produced numerous major comedy films, including Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and the hit franchise Meet the Parents. His collaborators include major stars like Robert De Niro and Adam Sandler.
He has been married to actress Christine Taylor since 2000, and together they have two children: daughter Ella Stiller (born 2002) and son Quinlin “Quinn” Stiller (born 2005). Recently, Stiller opened up about his experiences as a father in the 2025 documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost, acknowledging the challenges of balancing his career with family life and reflecting on where he feels he fell short.
Scroll through our gallery to check out photos of Ben throughout his career.
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Ben Stiller at the 1993 Emmys
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Ben Stiller holds his first and only Emmy at the 1993 award show. Despite only having won once, Ben has been nominated six more times.
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Ben & Jerry Stiller
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Ben Stiller poses with his late father Jerry for a photo. Jerry was also a popular actor, appearing in many popular comedies like ‘The King Of Queens.’
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‘Reality Bites’ (1994)
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Ben Stiller starred as Michael Grates in the Gen X hit ‘Reality Bites.’ He plays the TV executive who dates Winona Ryder in the film.
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Ben Stiller at the ‘Two Bits’ Premiere
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Ben Stiller walked the red carpet for the premiere of ‘Two Bits’ in 1995. While most well-known for comedies, Ben is a major fan of dramas and has appeared i a number of dramatic movies himself.
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‘Flirting With Disaster’ (1996)
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Ben Stiller sports a gray suit to the premiere of ‘Flirting With Disaster.’ Ben plays an adopted child seeking his biological parents in the dark comedy.
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Ben Stiller in Los Angeles
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Ben Stiller smirks in a photo at the premiere of ‘Happiness’ in 1998. The actor sported a gray t-shirt and dark blazer for the film.
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‘Mystery Men’ (1999)
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Ben Stiller starred as Mr. Furious in the 1999 superhero flick ‘Mystery Men.’ The comedic superhero’s power is based on his anger.
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Ben Stiller & Christine Taylor in Los Angeles
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Ben Stiller holds Christine Taylor close at a charity event in Los Angeles in 2000. The pair tied the knot in May of that year.
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Ben Stiller at the 2000 VH1 Fashion Awards
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Ben Stiller walked the red carpet at Madison Square Garden for the VH1 Fashion Awards. He was decked out in silver, sparkling attire, similar to what his character ‘Zoolander’ would wear.
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Ben Stiller at the MTV Movie Awards
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Ben Stiller took home the Best Comedic Performance award at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards. He was given the golden popcorn for his role in ‘Meet The Parents.’
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‘Starsky & Hutch’ (2004)
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Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson starred in the buddy cop flick ‘Starsky and Hutch.’ The two actors played detectives pursuing an intense case in the comedy.
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‘Blades of Glory’ (2007)
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Ben Stiller isn’t just an actor. He’s also produced a number of movies, without appearing in some flicks. He was a producer on the Will Ferrell-starring figure skating comedy ‘Blades of Glory.’
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‘Along Came Polly’ (2004)
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Ben Stiller starred alongside Jennifer Aniston in the rom-com ‘Along Came Polly’ in 2004. The movie follows two former classmates who reconnect and fall in love.
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‘Greenberg’ (2010)
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Ben Stiller starred in the 2010 Noah Baumbach-directed dramedy ‘Greenberg.’ He starred opposite Greta Gerwig in the film.
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’30 Minutes or Less’ (2011)
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Ben Stiller poses on the red carpet for ’30 Minutes or Less.’ One of the actor’s many producer credits, he was one of the forces behind the film, which starred Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, and Danny McBride.
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Ben Stiller in Las Vegas
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Ben Stiller posed for a photo at CinemaCon in 2013. The past decade has seen Ben doing more work behind the camera, after being a major star for a long time.
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Ben Stiller at Paris Fashion Week
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Ben Stiller walked the cat-walk at Paris Fashion Week in March 2015. Like his fashion-minded ‘Zoolander’ character, Ben showed off some looks for Valentino at the show.
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‘Escape at Dannemora’ (2018)
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Ben Stiller directed the limited series ‘Escape At Dannemora’ in 2018. The drama focused on the 2015 Clinton Correctional Facility escape and starred Paul Dano.
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Ben Stiller at the Golden Globes
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Ben Stiller arrives for a 2019 event for the Golden Globes in Los Angeles. The Actor rocked a black suit for the evening.
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‘Severance’ (2022)
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Ben Stiller directed two seasons of the sci-fi series ‘Severance.’ The show streamed on AppleTV+ and starred Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette.
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Ben Stiller at the 2022 Emmys
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Ben Stiller seen at Madison Square Garden on April 08, 2025 in New York City.
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New York City
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Ben Stiller seen at Madison Square Garden on April 08, 2025 in New York City.
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77th Primetime Emmy Awards
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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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