Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director, who is well-known for writing, starring in, directing, and/or producing numerous comedy films, but his most notable roles are Greg Focker in the Meet the Parents film trilogy, Derek Zoolander in the Zoolander film series, Ted Strohmann in There's Something About Mary, Larry Daley in the Night at the Museum film series, and as the voice of Alex the lion in the Madagascar franchise. Additionally, Stiller's production company is Red Hour Films.
Universal Studios Roles
Alex from (Madagascar)
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Hal. L from (Happy Gilmore)
Greg Focker from (Meet the Parents)
Josh Kovaks from (Tower Heist)
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Happy Gillmore | Hal. L | Uncredited |
| 1999 | Mystery Men | Mr. Furious | |
| 2000 | Meet the Parents | Gaylord "Greg" Focker | |
| 2004 | Along Came Polly | Reuben Feffer | |
| Meet the Fockers | Gaylord "Greg" Focker | ||
| 2005 | Madagascar | Alex the Lion (voice) | |
| 2008 | Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | ||
| 2010 | Megamind | Bernard | |
| Little Fockers | Gaylord "Greg" Focker | ||
| 2011 | Tower Heist | Josh Kovaks | |
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted | Alex the Lion (voice) | |
| 2014 | Penguins of Madagascar | Archived audio | |
| 2022 | Bros | Himself | Uncredited |
| 2026 | Focker In-Law | Gaylord "Greg" Focker |
Gallery
Ben Stiller speaks at the 20th annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in March 2007.
Ben Stiller speaks onstage at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Ben Stiller attending the 65th annual Cannes Film Fest in May 2012.
Ben Stiller at his Chinese Theatre Handprint ceremony in Hollywood in December 2013.
Ben Stiller attending the 2014 Toronto International Film Fest.
Ben Stiller speaks at the Another Period panel at the 2015 Winter TCA Tour.
Ben Stiller visiting The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon in February 2015.
Ben Stiller with his ex-wife, Christine Taylor and their kids, Ella and Quinn at the Zoolander 2 premiere in March 2016.
Ben Stiller attending the 55th annual New York Film Fest in September 2017.
Ben Stiller, Ben Schwartz, and Thomas Middleditch attending the 2018 Nantucket Film Festival.
Ben Stiller speaks onstage at the Escape at Dannemora panel at the Showtime portion of the 2018 Summer TCA Tour.
Ben Stiller attending the 70th annual Emmy awards in September 2018.
Ben Stiller speaks onstage during the 71st annual Directors' Guild Awards in February 2019.
Ben Stiller attending the 2019 Tribeca Film Fest.
Ben Stiller and Bob Newhart speak onstage at the 71st annual Emmy Awards in September 2019.