History of Ben Stiller in Timeline
Ben Stiller is an acclaimed American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Gaining prominence through a mix of slapstick and intelligent humor, he starred in successful comedies like *There’s Something About Mary*, *Zoolander*, and *Tropic Thunder*. He’s also recognized for his roles in popular franchises including *Meet the Parents*, *Madagascar*, and *Night at the Museum*. His films have collectively grossed over $2.6 billion domestically, averaging $79 million per film. Stiller's achievements have been acknowledged with awards such as an Emmy, a Directors Guild of America Award, and a Britannia Award.
3 hours ago : Ben Stiller's Knicks Playoff Prediction and Stephon Marbury's Bold Knicks Prediction.
Ben Stiller made a bold 3-word prediction for the Knicks playoff run. Former All-Star Stephon Marbury predicted the Knicks will win in five. The Celtics received a clear 3-word message before the Knicks game.
1987: Tropic Thunder Premise
In 1987, Ben Stiller conceived the original premise for the film Tropic Thunder while filming Empire of the Sun.
1990: Relationship with Jeanne Tripplehorn
In 1990, Ben Stiller began dating Jeanne Tripplehorn.
1996: End of Relationship with Jeanne Tripplehorn
In 1996, Ben Stiller's relationship with Jeanne Tripplehorn ended.
1996: Release of Happy Gilmore
In 1996, the movie Happy Gilmore was released, setting the stage for Ben Stiller's future involvement in the sequel.
1999: Meeting Christine Taylor
In 1999, Ben Stiller met Christine Taylor while filming a television pilot.
1999: False Reports About Mental Health
In 1999, false reports about Ben Stiller's mental health emerged based on a joke he made during a GQ interview.
May 2000: Marriage to Christine Taylor
In May 2000, Ben Stiller married actress Christine Taylor in Kauai, Hawaii.
2001: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Appearance
In 2001, Ben Stiller appeared on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, winning $32,000 for Project ALS.
2002: Birth of Daughter Ella Olivia
In 2002, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's daughter, Ella Olivia, was born.
2004: Support for John Kerry's Presidential Campaign
In 2004, Ben Stiller supported the Democratic Party and donated money to John Kerry's U.S. presidential campaign.
April 2005: Honorary Member of Princeton Class
In April 2005, Ben Stiller was inducted as an honorary member of Princeton University's Class of 2005.
2005: Birth of Son Quinlin "Quinn" Dempsey
In 2005, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's son, Quinlin "Quinn" Dempsey, was born.
February 2007: Attendance at Obama Fundraiser
In February 2007, Ben Stiller attended a fundraiser for Barack Obama.
February 23, 2007: Hasty Pudding Man of the Year Award
On February 23, 2007, Ben Stiller received the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year award from Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
March 31, 2007: Kids' Choice Awards Wannabe Award
On March 31, 2007, Ben Stiller received the "Wannabe Award" at the Kids' Choice Awards.
2008: Tropic Thunder Release
In 2008, Ben Stiller directed, co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in the film Tropic Thunder, alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black.
2008: Donations to Presidential Campaigns
In 2008, Ben Stiller donated to the U.S. presidential campaigns of Barack Obama, John Edwards, and Hillary Clinton.
2008: Rejection of Frat Pack Label
In a 2008 interview, Ben Stiller rejected the "Frat Pack" label, calling the concept "completely fabricated".
2009: MTV Generation Award
In 2009, Ben Stiller received the MTV Movie Awards' MTV Generation Award.
2009: Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian
In 2009, Ben Stiller starred with Amy Adams in Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian, the sequel to Night at the Museum.
2010: Various Film Roles and Production
In 2010, Ben Stiller made a cameo in I'm Still Here, played the lead in Greenberg, and reprised his role in Little Fockers. He also stepped down as the voice of Megamind, remaining as executive producer and voicing a minor character.
2011: Clarification on Mental Health
In 2011, Ben Stiller clarified in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that he does not have bipolar disorder.
2011: Starring in Tower Heist
In 2011, Ben Stiller starred alongside Eddie Murphy and Alan Alda in Tower Heist.
2011: BAFTA Britannia Award
In 2011, Ben Stiller was awarded the BAFTA Britannia – Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy by BAFTA Los Angeles.
2013: Release of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
In 2013, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, produced, directed by and starring Ben Stiller, was released.
June 2014: Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
In June 2014, Ben Stiller was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
September 2014: Declared Cancer-Free
In September 2014, Ben Stiller was declared cancer-free following the surgical removal of his prostate.
2014: Saturn Awards Nomination
In 2014, Ben Stiller was nominated for Best Actor at the 40th Saturn Awards for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
February 6, 2016: Guinness World Record for Selfie Stick
On February 6, 2016, Ben Stiller set the Guinness World Record for the longest selfie stick (8.56 meters) at the World Premiere of Zoolander 2.
2017: Separation from Christine Taylor
After 17 years of marriage, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor separated in 2017.
July 2, 2018: UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Appointment
On July 2, 2018, Ben Stiller was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR.
2018: Saturday Night Live Role
In 2018, Ben Stiller began playing Michael Cohen on Saturday Night Live.
2018: Reiteration of Mental Health Status
In 2018, Ben Stiller reiterated in an interview with The Times that he does not have bipolar disorder.
February 2, 2019: Directors Guild of America Award
On February 2, 2019, Ben Stiller won the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series for his miniseries, Escape at Dannemora.
2019: Continued SNL Appearances
In 2019, Ben Stiller continued his role as Michael Cohen on Saturday Night Live, totaling 6 episodes.
June 2022: Visit to Ukraine and Meeting with Zelenskyy
In June 2022, Ben Stiller visited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv and visited other Ukrainian cities to bring attention to humanitarian needs. Russia later sanctioned Stiller for his support.
May 24, 2024: Ella Stiller's Graduation
On May 24, 2024, Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's daughter, Ella Olivia, graduated from the Juilliard School with a degree in acting.
December 2024: Appearance in SZA's Music Video
In December 2024, Ben Stiller was featured in the music video trailer for SZA's new album Lana, singing her song Drive.
2024: Support for Kamala Harris
In 2024, Ben Stiller supported vice president Kamala Harris in the election.
2024: Acting Comeback with Holiday Films
In 2024, after seven years, Ben Stiller made his acting comeback with the holiday films Nutcrackers and Dear Santa, also appearing on Hot Ones to promote these films.
July 25, 2025: Happy Gilmore 2 Premiere
On July 25, 2025, Ben Stiller is set to reprise his role as Hal L. in Happy Gilmore 2, a sequel to Happy Gilmore.
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