Ben Stiller –  Jerry Stiller’s Son

Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara are both comedians. They were prominent in the 1960s and the comedy couple was called Stiller and Meara. Jerry Stiller’s acting career was boosted by his portrayal of George Costanza’s father in the series Seinfeld. As a result, Jerry Stiller won an Emmy nomination for his performance in that series. In the following years, his other work helped him gain widespread attention.

In 1965, Ben Stiller was born, who also turned out to be a comedian. Needless to say, the talent is in their genes! As a child, Ben enjoyed accompanying his parents when they worked on set. He began his Hollywood career as a writer for the show Saturday Night Live. In 1989, he was offered a role in this comedy show. Popular films credited to Ben Stiller include Full on Nuts, Zoolander and Night at the Museum.

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