Ben Stiller is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director whose career spans sketch comedy, feature films, and prestige television. He rose to prominence through comedies such as There’s Something About Mary, Meet the Parents, Zoolander, DodgeBall, and Tropic Thunder, anchoring major franchises including the Madagascar series and the Night at the Museum trilogy. His films have grossed more than $2.6 billion in the United States and Canada. Beyond acting, Stiller has built a second career as a director and showrunner, earning a Primetime Emmy Award, a Directors Guild of America Award, and a BAFTA Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy, most recently recognized for his work on Severance.
