Born in a family of comedians and is afraid to fly: five interesting facts about Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller is a famous American actor, comedian, and director who has influenced the entertainment industry. In this article, UAportal has prepared five interesting facts about Ben Stiller that you may not have known before.

Fact 1

Ben comes from a family of comedians. His father, Jerry Stiller, was a prominent comedian and actor who starred in such popular TV shows as "Seinfeld" and "King of Queens". His mother, Anne Mehara, was also a well-known comedian and actress. So it's no surprise that Ben, who grew up in such a comedic family, became interested in comedy and acting early on.

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Fact 2.

Ben Stiller was originally invited to play Marty McFly in the popular movie "Back to the Future". However, due to scheduling conflicts with his TV show "The Ben Stiller Show", he had to turn down the role. As a result, the role went to Michael J. Fox, who later became an icon in the industry.

Fact 3.

Stiller is an experienced filmmaker who has directed several successful films, including "Zoolander", "Tropic Thunder", and "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty". He has also won several awards for his directing, including an Emmy for his work on "The Ben Stiller Show".

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Fact 4.

The actor is afraid of flying and often travels by bus. He once had to overcome his fear to fly to Sydney, Australia, to promote the movie "Zoolander 2". He even documented the experience on his Instagram account, showing his nervousness before the flight and his relief after landing safely.

Fact 5

Stiller is a dedicated philanthropist and is involved in several charitable organizations. He founded the Stiller Foundation, which provides education for children in Haiti, and is also a board member of the Artists Rights Alliance, which protects the rights of artists and musicians.

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