Ben Stiller is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director.
- Born: November 30, 1965, in New York City, New York, USA.
- Early Life: He comes from a family of entertainers; his parents are the comedians and actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara.
- Career Beginnings: Stiller started in the entertainment industry through short films and as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” in the late 1980s, although his tenure was short-lived.
- Breakthrough:
- His career took off with the film “Reality Bites” (1994), which he directed.
- He gained mainstream success with the comedy “There’s Something About Mary” (1998), which he co-wrote and starred in.
- Notable Films:
- He’s known for both acting and directing in comedies like “Zoolander” (2001), where he played the character Derek Zoolander, “Meet the Parents” (2000) and its sequels, “Night at the Museum” series, and “Tropic Thunder” (2008), where he also directed.
- Stiller has also taken on dramatic roles in films like “Permanent Midnight” (1998), “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (2013), which he also directed, and “Escape at Dannemora” (2018), for which he received critical acclaim.
- Television: Besides his film work, Stiller has been involved in TV, with shows like “The Ben Stiller Show” (which earned him an Emmy) and various guest roles.
- Personal Life: He is married to actress Christine Taylor, with whom he has two children. They briefly separated but later reconciled.
- Recent Work: In recent years, Stiller has continued to act, direct, and produce, with projects like the TV series “Severance” on Apple TV+, where he also directed.
Ben Stiller has had a significant impact on comedy and film, known for his versatility, his unique brand of humor, and his ability to blend comedy with dramatic elements.
Who is Christine Taylor? Ben Stiller wife
Christine Taylor is an American actress known for her work in both film and television.
- Born: July 30, 1971, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Career Start: She began her acting career in her teens, appearing in various commercials and minor roles before gaining more recognition.
- Notable Roles:
- One of her breakout roles was in the film “The Brady Bunch Movie” (1995) where she played Marcia Brady, a role she reprised in “A Very Brady Sequel” (1996).
- She has appeared in numerous films, including “Zoolander” (2001) alongside her husband Ben Stiller, where she played Matilda Jeffries, and “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” (2004).
- On television, she’s known for roles in shows like “Hey Dude” (1989-1991) on Nickelodeon, where she played Melody.
- Personal Life:
- Christine Taylor married Ben Stiller in May 2000. They have two children together, Ella Olivia Stiller and Quinlin Dempsey Stiller.
- The couple announced their separation in 2017 but later reconciled.
- Recent Activities: Since focusing more on family, Christine has taken fewer roles but has appeared in some projects, including reuniting with the “Hey Dude” cast for a virtual reunion in 2020. She also starred in the “Zoolander” sequel, “Zoolander 2” (2016), again with Ben Stiller.
Christine Taylor is recognized not just for her acting but also for her contributions to charity and her life away from the camera, maintaining a balance between her professional career and personal life.