Ben Stiller and Jerry Stiller

These days, we are more familiar with the name Ben Stiller. He is one of the industry’s finest comedians, whose talent and versatility means he can handle a variety of different genres. However, we know him best for his work in films such as Zoolander, The Wedding Singer, and The Heartbreak Kid. Not a lot of people know that he grew up in a celebrity family and had been in the limelight since he was a kid—

perhaps this is why he’s so comfortable in front of the camera, too. His father, Jerry Stiller is also a renowned actor, comedian, and author. His influence can be seen in his son, though their individual successes are both noteworthy. We’re sure fans would have loved to have seen these two work on more films together but, unfortunately, Jerry Stiller passed away on May 2020. His legacy will live on in his son, however.