Ben Stein
Biography
Benjamin Jeremy Ben Stein is an American actor, writer, lawyer, and commentator on political and economic issues who was born on November 25, 1944, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He attained early success as a speechwriter for American presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Later, he entered the entertainment field, becoming an actor, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning game show host. Stein is the son of economist and writer Herbert Stein, who worked at the White House under President Nixon, and his sister Rachel is also a writer. Stein has frequently written commentaries on economic, political, and social issues, along with financial advice to individual investors. As a character actor, his known credits total ninety-four.
Career overview
Benjamin Jeremy Ben Stein was born on November 25, 1944, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is an American actor, writer, lawyer, and commentator on political and economic issues. He attained early success as a speechwriter for American presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Later he entered the entertainment field and became an actor, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning game show host.
Stein has frequently written commentaries on economic, political, and social issues, along with financial advice to individual investors. He is the son of economist and writer Herbert Stein, who worked at the White House under President Nixon, and his sister, Rachel, is also a writer.
Within the entertainment industry, his work spans numerous credits in film and television. According to available biographical records, his career includes ninety-four known acting credits.
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Full Filmography
102 titles- Reunited Apart (2020) as Self
- The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018) as Alexander Hamilton
- All the President's Men Revisited (2013) as Self
- Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (2008) as Self
- Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (2008) Writer
- The Fairly OddParents: Fairly OddBaby (2008) as Head Pixie / Sanderson (voice)
- Game Show Moments Gone Bananas (2008) as Self - Host
- America's Most Smartest Model (2007) as Self - Co-host
- Fired! (2007) as Self
- Totally Awesome (2006) as Self - The Narrator
- The Fairly OddParents: Fairy Idol (2006) as Head Pixie / Sanderson / The Pixies (voice)
- Who Is Ferris Bueller? (2006) as Self
- The Making of Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Production Stories (2006) as Self
- The World According to Ben Stein (2006) as Self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Son of the Mask (2005) as Dr. Neuman
- The Fairly OddParents: School's Out! The Musical (2005)
- My Coolest Years (2004) as Himself
- Celebrity Blackjack (2004)
- The Wedding Frame (2004) as Buddy Baker (voice)
- Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood (2004) as Himself
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2002) as Giggles the Clown (voice)
- Pet Star (2002) as Self - Judge
- Do Over (2002)
- Santa vs. the Snowman (2002) as 'Spunky' the Elf (voice)
- The Fairly OddParents (2001) as The Pixies (voice)
- Lloyd in Space (2001) as Ranger Wormy (voice)
- The Test (2001)
- Family Guy (1999) as Rabbi Goldberg (voice)
- The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999) as Self
- The Man Show (1999) as Juggy University Professor
- Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish (1999) as Desire Fulfillment Facilitator (voice)
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- The Hughleys (1998) as Dr. Mopp
- Hercules (1998) as Trivia
- Hercules (1998) as Trivia (voice)
- The Secret Files of the Spy Dogs (1998) as Ernst Stavro Blowfish (voice)
- Pinky, Elmyra & The Brain (1998) as Rockin' Johnny Hot (voice)
- The Lionhearts (1998) as (voice)
- Casper Meets Wendy (1998) as Lawyer
- Breakfast with Einstein (1998) as Jack
- Men in White (1998) as Men in Strangemeister's Head
- King of the Hill (1997) as Quizmaster (voice)
- The View (1997) as Self
- Total Security (1997) as Sam Hinkle
- Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) as Grocer
- Win Ben Stein's Money (1997)
- A Smile Like Yours (1997) as Clinic Video Narrator (voice)
- Muppets Tonight (1996) as Self
- Bruno the Kid (1996) as Profession Wisenstein (voice)
- House Arrest (1996) as Ralph Doyle
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Heavenly guide
- Pinky and the Brain (1995) as Francis 'Pip' Pumphandle
- Pinky and the Brain (1995) as Pip Pumphandle (voice)
- Freakazoid! (1995) as H. A. Futterman (voice)
- Earthworm Jim (1995) as Rosebud (voice)
- Earthworm Jim (1995)
- Earthworm Jim (1995) as Dr. Houston (voice)
- Casper (1995) as Mr. Rugg
- Miami Rhapsody (1995) as Rabbi
- Duckman (1994) as Dr. Ben Stein (voice)
- Duckman (1994) as Dr. Ben Stein / Lionel Stein (voice)
- The Mask (1994) as Dr. Neuman
- Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1994) as School Teacher
- Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1994) as Teacher
- North (1994) as Curator
- My Girl 2 (1994) as Stanley Rosenfeld
- Mr. Write (1994) as Eliott
- Animaniacs (1993) as Pip Pumphandle (voice)
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Pro Lawyer
- Dennis the Menace (1993) as Boss
- Dave (1993) as Ben Stein
- The Day My Parents Ran Away (1993) as Dr. Lillianfarb
- Me and the Kid (1993) as Fred Herbert
- Melrose Place (1992) as Loan Officer
- Love & War (1992)
- Hearts Afire (1992) as Mr. Starnes
- Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) as Walter
- Mastergate (1992) as Marvin Rotweiler
- Rugrats (1991)
- Soapdish (1991) as Nitwit Executive
- Murder in Mississippi (1990) Original Concept
- Seinfeld (1989) as Shellbach
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Andrews
- Ghostbusters II (1989) as Public Works Official
- Easy Wheels (1989) as Preacher
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Cantwell
- Frankenstein General Hospital (1988) as Dr. Who
- The Boost (1988) Book
- Married... with Children (1987) as Thomas
- Full House (1987)
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) as Wichita Airport Rep
- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) as Economics Teacher
- MacGyver (1985) as Major Snead
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Stanley Willard
- Al TV (1984) as Self
- The Wild Life (1984) as Surplus Salesman
- Frontline (1983) as Self
- CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) as Self
- Glenn Beck as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ben Stein best known for?
Ben Stein is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005), Son of the Mask (2005), Read My Lips (2001), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003).
When and where was Ben Stein born?
Ben Stein was born on November 25, 1944 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
How many credits does Ben Stein have?
Ben Stein has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2020.
What is Ben Stein's background in cinema and television?
Benjamin Jeremy Ben Stein is an American actor, writer, lawyer, and commentator on political and economic issues who was born on November 25, 1944, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He attained early success as a speechwriter for American presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Later, he entered the entertain...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Seinfeld (1989) as Shellbach — aged about 44
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Cantwell — aged about 43
- Animaniacs (1993) as Pip Pumphandle (voice) — aged about 48
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Andrews — aged about 44
- Pet Star (2002) as Self - Judge — aged about 57
- Freakazoid! (1995) as H. A. Futterman (voice) — aged about 50
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