Ben Stiller: See Photos of the Actor Through His Career

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November 30, 2023 3:00PM EST
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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 one of the most popular actors in comedy for over 30 years. The son of actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Ben got his start in the entertainment business at a young age, and he got his breakthrough in 1992, when he starred in the sitcom ‘The Ben Stiller Show,’ which won him an Emmy Award. Since then, he’s gone on to star in some of the most popular comedies of the 90s and 21st Century. He’s starred and produced in blockbuster hits like ‘Zoolander’, ‘Tropic Thunder’, and much more. He’s also worked alongside tons of major stars like Robert De Niro in ‘Meet The Parents’ and Adam Sandler in tons of different pictures.

Ben has been married to his wife Christine Taylor since 2000, and the pair have a daughter Ella, and a son Quinlin together. Scroll through our gallery to check out photos of Ben throughout his career.

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Ben Stiller at the 1993 Emmys

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

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)

‘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

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)

‘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

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)

‘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

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

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

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)

‘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)

‘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)

‘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)

‘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)

’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

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

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)

‘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

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)

‘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

Ben Stiller at the 2022 Emmys
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Ben Stiller brought his daughter Ella along for the 2022 Emmy Awards. He received both Outstanding Directing and Outstanding Series nominations for ‘Severance.’ 

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