Ben Stein
Biography
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Benjamin Jeremy "Ben" Stein (born November 25, 1944) 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,[1] who worked at the White House under President Nixon. His sister, Rachel, is also a writer. While as a character actor he is well-known for his droning, monotone delivery, in real life he is a public speaker on a wide range of economic and social issues.
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Full filmography
- Family Guy (1999) as Rabbi Goldberg (voice)
- Seinfeld (1989) as Shellbach
- Rugrats (1991)
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Pro Lawyer
- The Fairly OddParents (2001) as The Pixies (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Quizmaster (voice)
- Married... with Children (1987) as Thomas
- Melrose Place (1992) as Loan Officer
- The View (1997) as Self
- Full House (1987)
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Cantwell
- MacGyver (1985) as Major Snead
- Frontline (1983) as Self
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Heavenly guide
- The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2002) as Giggles the Clown (voice)
- CBS News Sunday Morning (1979) as Self
- Animaniacs (1993) as Pip Pumphandle (voice)
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Andrews
- Duckman (1994) as Dr. Ben Stein (voice)
- Duckman (1994) as Dr. Ben Stein / Lionel Stein (voice)