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ActorBirth Name :
Benjamin Edward StillerBirth Date :
November 30, 1965Birth Place :
New York City, New York, USASpouse :
Christine Taylor (actress, since 13-May-00)Claim to fame :
As Ted Stroehmann in "There's Something About Mary" (1998)
Meet Forbes' Best Paid Actors, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz
July 24, 2008 12:07:05When it comes to celebrity money makers, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz are the two bests according to Forbes magazine. Both movie stars top the publication's list of Hollywood's Best Paid Actors, besting their many other A-list fellow celebs.
On the male list of the ranking, based on salaries earned between June 1, 2007, through June 1, 2008, actor-comedian Smith seizes the No. 1 spot, raking in an estimated $80 million for his big-screen efforts. He's followed close behind at 2nd spot by movie hunk Johnny Depp, earning a reported $72 million this year, thanks to his "Pirates" films. Tied for third spot are funnymen Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy, with each of them earns $55 million over the past year.
Red Band Teaser Trailer of Ben Stiller's 'Tropic Thunder' Comes Out!
March 08, 2008 01:03:58The restricted teaser trailer of Ben Stiller's upcoming comedy film "Tropic Thunder" has been released online. Unlike other ordinary teasers, this trailer gives out clear pictures of the characters, that includes Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. and Nick Nolte, which unfortunately are layered over the footages of the film.
The teaser is relatively a short one since it runs just about 46 seconds, but it pretty much shows the hilarious side of the film. The video footage gives out the first look into Downey Jr.'s character as a black man. The footage is ended with burning notes stating when the film hits the theaters. The notes read, "Tropic Thunder...Shit Blows Up...8.15.08."
Sequel Flicks Coming in 2008
December 28, 2007 04:12:58As the year 2007 is closing up, AceShowbiz.com feels obliged to list movie sequels that will battle among themselves towards the box office. As part of the trend that put animations and special effect-infused pics on top of the agenda, those deemed 'highly-anticipated' may come quite predictable.
The earliest sequel movie coming within the calendar may be 'Step Up 2 the Streets', but minus its original cast (Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan), its anticipation may be overshadowed by 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' that retains its original cast and 'The Incredible Hulk' which is hopeful with its new star, Edward Norton.
John Travolta Quits Dallas Movie, Replaced by Ben Stiller?
December 18, 2007 01:12:32The only remaining cast member of "Dallas" seems to have also taken his leave from the project, if tidbit by New York Post's Page Six proves legit.
The gossip column claimed that John Travolta is no longer attached to the movie after being promoted as its anchor for more than two years. According to the insiders telling Page Six, the "Grease" star reportedly has been dropped from his role as J.R. Ewing and had the part given to Ben Stiller instead.
Ben Stiller, Video Star in Travis' New Single
May 01, 2007 04:05:57
Scottish indie rock band Travis sees Ben Stiller the perfect character to guest star in their new video, "Closer". The main reason to it is because no other actor is as uptight as him.
"We just thought, 'Who do we know that is uptight and wound-up?'," said bassist Douglas Payne. "So Fran emailed Ben and sure enough he had the day off and it was great, we all went off to LA and started shooting." Ben will be playing as a wound up store manager who got trouble in a supermarket.
Contenders Unveiled for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards
May 01, 2007 12:05:43
The coveted Golden Popcorn trophies once again set to be handed into the rightful ones as MTV has just revealed its list of nominees for this year's MTV Movie Awards, which it will air live for the first time ever from Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre on June 3.
Picking up titles of various genres for the competition, the network surprisingly gives large portion attention to epic saga "300", granting the Zack Snyder-directed flick a total five nods, notably Best Movie and Best Performance for lead star Gerard Butler.
American Idol Absorbed Votes, Kept the Contestants
April 26, 2007 10:04:48
After the competition yesterday, Idol "Gives Back" its 6 contestants for next week round. Nobody was going home during the charity week. Seemingly announcing the result Ryan Seacrest who was accompanied by Kelly Clarkson and Celine Dion said, "All your favorites are still in the competition. How could we let anyone go on a charity night?"
This week, the Fox production switched its regular contest program to a fundraising night whereby huge stars were hand in hand to help raise the number of votes. For each vote coming in last night, a dollar will go to poor and starving children in States and Africa.
The 5 Most Powerful Actors on the Planet According to US Magazine Newsweek
April 04, 2007 01:04:32
Daniel Craig is Britain's Best-Dressed Man. Jessica Biel, in the meantime, is the Sexiest Woman. And when it comes to the most powerful actor, Will Smith is the champion. US magazine Newsweek places the actor on the very top position of its annual list of Most Powerful Actors on the Planet.
The magazine's list is based on how much money the actors' films take on their opening weekends. To date, Smith's films have raked in £2 billion at box offices around the world, and studio heads all say that having him star in their films pretty much guarantees they will have a surefire hit on their hands.
The 20th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice TV Award Winners
April 02, 2007 09:04:36
Miley Cyrus, an American actress and singer best known for starring as Miley Stewart / Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel Original Series "Hannah Montana," wins the category of Favorite TV Actress at the 20th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards held Saturday March 31st.
The other TV frontrunner is Drake Bell, well known among young audiences for his role on the series "Drake & Josh," who earns the Favorite TV Actor award. The annual American televised singing competition "American Idol," in the meantime, is named Favorite TV Show.
Ben Stiller at Harvard, Honored as the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
February 24, 2007 11:02:46
There he was at Harvard University on Friday night Feb 23rd to accept his Pudding award. Ben Stiller, honored as the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year, took part in a parade through Cambridge and a celebrity roast.
"Thank you very much," Stiller said, accepting the award. "I feel everything tonight was a great, great honor - hit the nail on the head many times and I'm glad I got to show some of my range tonight. I'm glad there was a lot of press here who will hopefully take note of that. See you at the Oscars next year?"
Tom Cruise and Ben Stiller Really Are "The Hardy Men"
February 13, 2007 02:02:32
Yes, it's definitely positive. Tom Cruise and Ben Stiller finally are official as the leadstars in buddy action comedy "The Hardy Men", The Hollywood Reported has confirmed.
A grown-up live-action version of popular detective/adventure book series "The Hardy Boys", the project will see the boys come into adulthood yet not speaking to each other as a result of being estranged for years. However, the cold war between them later has to be put aside when the two face a mysterious case.
Ben Stiller to Brighten Up "The Hardy Men" Days
February 06, 2007 02:02:53
Looking forward to once again work under Shawn Levy after "Night at the Museum", Ben Stiller is making negotiations with Tom Cruise to have a starring slot in the filmmaker and megastar's new project "The Hardy Men", TMZ.com has revealed.
An updated version of popular detective/adventure book series "The Hardy Boys", the flick is said to see the boys as adults instead yet are still up to their old tricks once more. No exact production date set for the flick up to this time, but filming is expected to begin in October this year under the 20th Century Fox banner.
Ben Stiller & Scarlett Johansson Named This Year's Recipients of the Annual Hasty Pudding Awards
January 30, 2007 11:01:48
Movie stars Ben Stiller and Scarlett Johansson have both, on Monday Jan 29th, been named this year's recipients of the annual Hasty Pudding awards in the US, given by a student drama group at Harvard University.
The awards, announced by Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the nation's oldest college undergraduate drama troupe, are given to performers who have made a "lasting and impressive contribution to the world of entertainment".
Additional Golden Globe Presenters
January 03, 2007 03:01:31
George Clooney and Rachel Weisz are among the additional presenters for the soon-to-come Golden Globe Awards.
Besides them, there are also the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and John Stamos, all of whom will join previously-announced presenters Felicity Huffman, Salma Hayek, Ben Stiller, Justin Timberlake and Reese Witherspoon.
The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards Early Presenters
December 23, 2006 11:12:38
Here is the list of names tapped to be the presenters of the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. They are Reese Witherspoon, Felicity Huffman, Salma Hayek, Ben Stiller and Justin Timberlake.
Those celebrities have been tapped as the early presenters of the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards, which is to be telecast live on NBC Monday, January 15 (8 - 11:00 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton.
Ben Stiller Reveals "Madagascar 2" Plot
November 14, 2006 01:11:56Returning to voice Alex the lion in Madagascar 2 titled "Madagascar: The Crate Escape", DreamWorks' highly anticipated sequel of the hit franchise, Ben Stiller not only has confirmed that the project is on the verge to start the voice recording, but also has eagerly unveiled the project's plot for public to know.
"I think all the animals head back to New York on that plane that you know was up in the trees and then they crash in Africa and Alex gets reacquainted with his real family and it goes from there," he revealed.
Star Wars' Binks Beats Human Out in the Most Irritating Ones
June 20, 2006 02:06:46
George Lucas' Jar Jar Binks of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" comes out as the winner as the most irritating film character on earth, ever. The result is based on a poll from approximately 5,000 movie fans who voted through a UK website LoveFilm.com.
Binks, the fiction computer-machine character, wins the competition from a real human character, Carrie, played by Andie MacDowell in "Four Weddings And A Funeral".
Production on "Used Guys" Is Being Delayed
May 17, 2006 12:05:53
"Due to scheduling issues, production is being delayed on 'Used Guys' ... until sometime next year," the 20th Century Fox said.
The big-budget, sci-fi comedy flick, which is about to star Ben Stiller and Jim Carrey, was supposed to begin shooting June 11, that's for everybody to know.
Actress Emily Mortimer Among the "Used Guys"
May 10, 2006 03:05:39
English actress Emily Mortimer is about to join Ben Stiller and Jim Carrey, starring in the comedy "Used Guys". With Jay Roach in hand producing, a June 11 start date is being eyed.
Set in a futuristic, woman-run society where men are cloned and sold like cars, the story revolves around two men who are returned and then go in search of the lost meaning of manhood.
Ben Stiller to Topline "Seven Day Itch"
April 27, 2006 02:04:31
Ben Stiller is in final talks to topline the upcoming "Seven Day Itch", a loosely inspired remake of the 1972 film written by Neil Simon and directed by Elaine May.
And if the actor later on agrees to star in, he will once again team up with Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly who both are set to direct. Meanwhile, give hand at producing are Bradley Thomas and Ted Field.
Ben Stiller Is Ready to Ride the "Big Wave"
March 31, 2006 03:03:22
Probably wants to give it a go for another career besides acting, Ben Stiller will next take the producer seat. The actor reportedly will produce a surfing comedy flick based on his own idea. It's titled "Big Wave".
While he's going to produce with business partner Stuart Cornfeld, Emmett Malloy and Brendan Malloy are both giving hand at directing. Already tapped to write the script is Brent Forrester, a one-time writer on "The Ben Stiller Show."
More Stars Spend the Night at the Museum
January 25, 2006 10:01:33Mickey Rooney and Dick Van Dyke have both revealed their plan to spend the "Night at the Museum." The twosome, in companion with Bill Cobbs, will play villains in the action comedy flick which Shawn Levy about to direct.
Playing the main role is Ben Stiller, whose character Larry Daley, discovers a magical pharaoh's tablet, but Van Dyke, playing the head of security who has worked at the museum for nearly 50 years, wants the tablet to stay young. Rooney is his colleague who, with Cobbs, helps Van Dyke's character with his nefarious schemes.
Stars Competing to Win Blades of Glory
November 19, 2005 09:11:46"Blades of Glory." That thing is really matter for Will Ferrell and Jon Heder. Also for Will Arnett and Amy Poehler. Thus, due to such fact, the four of them would compete to win that.
Ferrell, Heder, Arnett, and Poehler will all compete in the upcoming comedy flick to be directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck. Ben Stiller, who is producing the DreamWorks project along with Stuart Cornfeld and John Jacobs, also will appear in a cameo role.
A Night at the Museum with Ben Stiller
November 08, 2005 02:11:24Wanna observe the museum? Unlike the real meaning, this one is of different thing. This isn't a building where you can see ancient and historical things, but watching this one you will be able to see your favorite actor ever. Yes, we're talking about the action comedy "A Night at the Museum," in which Ben Stiller will star in.
"A Night at the Museum" was written by Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant with Scott Frank did a rewrite. There, Stiller will portray a night security guard at the Museum of Natural History who unwittingly unleashes a curse that brings to life the bugs and animals on display. Will direct the film is Shawn Levy.
A True Story of Stiller
August 02, 2005 02:08:50Funnyman Ben Stiller is a dad again. He and his actress-wife Christine Taylor welcomed their son Quinlin Dempsey Stiller, July 10 in Los Angeles. The baby weighing in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces is the second of the couple who has had a three-year-old daughter, Ella. Congrats.
