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Ben Stein

Acting

Born November 25, 1944 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Stein, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Awards & recognition

  • Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Game Show Host

Filmography50+ titles

Seinfeld

1989as Shellbach

The Wonder Years

1988as Mr. Cantwell

Animaniacs

1993as Pip Pumphandle (voice)

Tales from the Crypt

1989as Andrews

Freakazoid!

1995as H. A. Futterman (voice)

Hearts Afire

as Mr. Starnes

Pinky and the Brain

1995as Pip Pumphandle (voice)

Married... with Children

1987as Thomas

MacGyver

1985as Major Snead

The Fairly OddParents

2001as The Pixies (voice)

Hollywood Squares

1998as Self - Panelist

Rugrats

1991

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

1986as Economics Teacher

Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish

1999as Desire Fulfillment Facilitator (voice)

Full House

1987

The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2002as Giggles the Clown (voice)

Family Guy

1999as Rabbi Goldberg (voice)

King of the Hill

1997as Quizmaster (voice)

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

1987as Wichita Airport Rep

The Mask

1994as Dr. Neuman

CBS News Sunday Morning

1979as Self

Hercules

1998as Trivia (voice)

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993as Pro Lawyer

The Hughleys

as Dr. Mopp

Bruno the Kid

as Profession Wisenstein (voice)

Frontline

1983as Self

Frontline

as Self

Dave

1993as Ben Stein

Ghostbusters II

1989as Public Works Official

The Drew Carey Show

1995as Heavenly guide

Love & War

Casper

1995as Mr. Rugg

Soapdish

1991as Nitwit Executive

The Man Show

1999as Juggy University Professor

Charles in Charge

1984as Stanley Willard

Fired!

2007as Self

My Girl 2

1994as Stanley Rosenfeld

Richie Rich

1994as School Teacher

Dennis the Menace

1993as Boss

Melrose Place

1992as Loan Officer

Honeymoon in Vegas

1992as Walter

The Boost

1988Book

Casper: A Spirited Beginning

1997as Grocer

House Arrest

1996as Ralph Doyle

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003as Self

Miami Rhapsody

1995as Rabbi

North

1994as Curator

America's Most Smartest Model

as Self - Co-host

The Last Sharknado: It's About Time

2018as Alexander Hamilton

The View

1997as Self