Ben Stiller: Life in Pictures
Ben Stiller
Born: November 30, 1965, New York, New York
Dubious honor
Ben is the only actor ever to be nominated for five Golden Raspberry Awards for worst actor in one year. (Anacleto Rapping / Los Angeles Times)
Born funny
Ben Stillers parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, were both comedians. Ben trailed along to their appearances and spent much of his youth staying up late with his famous folks.
He even appeared on his moms show, “Kate McShane. “ (Gabriel Bouys / AFP)
Ladies man
Ben has been linked to plenty of Hollywoods hottest, including Calista Flockhart and Amanda Peet. It was Christine Taylor, however, who stole his heart. Christine and Ben met on the set, and they often appear together in films. They have two children. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Frat Pack
Ben is part of the clan known as the Frat Pack, a handful of funnymen who often appear in films together. Other members of the group include Jack Black, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Owen and Luke Wilson and Steve Carell. (Stephen Shugerman / Getty Images)