Age: 60
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Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller (born November 30, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Known for his blend of slapstick humor and sharp wit, Stiller rose to fame through comedies such as There's Something About Mary (1998), Zoolander (2001), and Tropic Thunder (2008). Stiller is also known for his work in franchises such as the Meet the Parents films (2000–2010), the Madagascar franchise (2005–2012), and the Night at the Museum films (2006–2014). His films have grossed over $2.6 billion in Canada and the United States, with an average of $79 million per film. His awards and honors include an Emmy Award, a Directors Guild of America Award, a Britannia Award and a Teen Choice Award. Stiller is the son of the comedians and actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. He began his career writing mockumentaries and was offered a variety sketch series, The Ben Stiller Show, which he produced and hosted for its 13-episode run. The series ran on MTV in 1990 and Fox in 1992 and 1993, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Program. Stiller was a member of a group of comedic actors colloquially known as the Frat Pack. Transitioning to acting in films, Stiller made his directorial debut with Reality Bites (1994) and went on to direct and star in films such as The Cable Guy (1996) and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013). He also starred in a string of successful studio comedies, including Along Came Polly (2004), Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004), Starsky & Hutch (2004), and Tower Heist (2011). His performances in independent films include Flirting with Disaster (1996), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), and the Noah Baumbach films Greenberg (2010), While We're Young (2014), and The Meyerowitz Stories (2017). Since the mid-2010s, Stiller has primarily worked as a television director and showrunner. In 2018, he directed the Showtime limited series Escape at Dannemora, earning a Directors Guild of America Award and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Limited Series and Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series. In 2022, he was a director and executive producer on the Apple TV+ series Severance, earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series.
Ben Stiller
Stanley Zbornak
for Stanley Zbornak in The Golden Girls: Golden Beginnings
Suggested by filmrepair
The movie begins with each of the four women at different stages in their lives, facing various challenges and life changes. Blanche is navigating the aftermath of her second divorce, Rose is coping with the recent loss of her husband, Dorothy is dealing with a career transition, and Sophia is adjusting to life in Miami after moving in with her daughter Dorothy. Fate brings them together when they all respond to an advertisement for roommates in a local newspaper. The four women with diverse backgrounds and personalities meet for the first time at an open house for the house they eventually share. The movie explores the initial awkwardness and tension as they get to know each other. It highlights the differences in their personalities, backgrounds, and lifestyles. Despite these differences, they begin to form a unique bond that grows stronger over time. Through a series of flashbacks, the audience learns more about the individual challenges each woman faced before coming together. The movie showcases how their friendship became a source of support, laughter, and love, helping them navigate the ups and downs of life. "Golden Beginnings" not only delves into the origins of their friendship but also celebrates the enduring power of female friendship and the strength that comes from embracing life's uncertainties together.
