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Ben Stiller is a celebrated actor and filmmaker who has earned himself a separate fanbase in the film industry. Best known for his comedic roles in movie series such asZoolander,Night at the Museum, andMeet the Parents, Stiller has won an Emmy for his sketch comedy show,The Ben Stiller Show. Later in his career, theTower Heistactor took a different path, both as an actor and director.
Stiller was also part of independent films, collaborating with esteemed directors, including David O. Russell inFlirting with Disaster. Stiller appeared alongside Russell and four other directors in a Roundtable discussion with The Hollywood Reporter, where they discussed the art of filmmaking.
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Ben Stiller Realized It Was Time To Move From Comedy
Ben Stiller’s evolution as an actor and filmmaker is impressive. Stiller in his Roundtable appearance revealed that he was more into direction than acting. TheStarsky & Hutchactor was considered one of the biggest names in comedy movies in the 2000s. Stiller also had a number of directional ventures during this time, includingZoolander.
In 2008,The Royal Tenenbaumsactor directed and starred in the satirical action comedy film,Tropic Thunder. The film’s absurd comedies took a dig at the movie industry and the film was a critical and commercial success grossing $195 million worldwide. However, Stiller felt that he was limiting himself to a specific genre of movies.The Heartbreak Kidactor shared:
“I’ve had this parallel career as an actor, and I’ve always personally felt more like a director. That’s what I’ve enjoyed the most and what I’ve always wanted to do since I was a kid. Over the years, I felt I started to make a certain kind of movie — comedies — which I love, but I’ve always loved drama, I’ve always loved all different genres.”
While fans still loved the comedic roles that Stiller brought to the screen, theDuplexactor ventured into more dramatic films, the most notable beingThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty, where he both directed and starred.
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Ben Stiller’s Newfound Role Brings Him Immense Satisfaction
Ben Stiller has almost vanished from acting in recent years, but theAlong Came Pollyactor has become a prominent director. For those unaware, Stiller serves as the director and executive producer for the critically acclaimed series,Severance. Earlier, he also directed the limited seriesEscape at Dannemora. TheEnvyactor received Emmy nominations for both projects.
Stiller is busy gearing up for the second season ofSeverance, as fans are left in awe of his transition from mindless comedies to mind-bending sci-fi psychological thrillers. Amidst all his directorial pursuits,The Meyerowitz Storiesactor admitted that he does miss acting in films. Stiller shared that his stepping away from acting wasn’t intentional but now that he’s directing, he’s relishing his new role.
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While movie lovers have acceptedThe Watchactor as a brilliant director, Stiller’s fans are eager to see him return in another acting role, probably a comedy flick.
Source:The Hollywood Reporter
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
