Famous Hollywood actor Benjamin Edward Stiller, popularly known as Ben Stiller is an American TV and Film actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer and film director. He was born on 30th November, 1965 in New York, United States of America and started his career in 1987. He is known for his roles in movies like Empire of the Sun, Stella, Reality Bites, There’s Something About Mary, Meet the Parents, Zoolander and Starsky & Hutch.
Early Career of Popular Hollywood actor Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller started his carer in 1987, appearing in an episode of Miami Voice, playing the role of Fast Eddie Felcher. Ben Stiller made his directorial debut with the film titled Elvis Stories in 1989 and appeared as an actor in his debut movie titled Empire of the Sun in 1987, which brought him into the limelight. In 1988, he appeared in Next of Kin, followed by a role in Stella in 1989, which earned critical acclaim. In 1992, he appeared in Highway to Hell, playing the role of a cook, namely Attila the Hun.
In 1994, Ben Stiller directed and appeared in Reality Bites, followed by a role in The Cable Guy, co-starring Jim Carrey. In 1998, he appeared in his breakthrough performance in the movie titled There’s Something About Mary and earned critics’ praise. In 2000, he played the role of Gaylord “Greg” Focker in commercially successful movie Meet the Parents.
Career Highlights
As an actor, Ben Stiller won nomination for Blockbuster Entertainment Award Favorite Actor – Comedy as well as MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for the movie There’s Something About Mary. In 2000, he earned another Blockbuster Entertainment Award nomination for the movie Meet the Parents. His role in Night at Museum, earned him nomination for MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance.
10 Best Films of famous Hollywood actor Ben Stiller
- Empire of the Sun
- Next of Kin
- Stella
- There’s Something About Mary
- Meet the Parents
- Along Came Polly
- Night at the Museum
- Tropic Thunder
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Voice-role only)
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian