How tall is Ben Stiller? Actor revealed he needs shoe lifts to match his co-stars' heights

Ben Stiller stands at an average height but he has found out ways to look taller beside his co-stars

PUBLISHED OCT 3, 2023

Ben Stiller is known for his roles in ‘Night at the Museum’ and ‘Tropic Thunder’ (Paramount Pictures)

Real Name	Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller
Date of Birth	November 30, 1965
Age	57 years (as of 2023)
Place of Birth	New York, United States
Height	5ft 6 inches (167.6 cm) approx.
Weight	75 kg (165 lbs) approx.
Spouse	Christine Taylor
Nationality	American
Net Worth	$200 Million
Eye Color	Blue

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ben Stiller, the American actor renowned for his roles in movies such as ‘Meet The Parents’, ‘Night at the Museum’, ‘Tropic Thunder’, and ‘There's Something About Mary’, stands at a height of 5ft 6 inches (167.6 cm), as per Celebrity Heights.

Even though Stiller once claimed himself to be 5ft 7 inches tall, he once confessed he uses shoe lifts and a good sense of humor to navigate the challenges of height.

Ben Stiller in Along Came Polly (2004) (Universal Pictures) — Ben Stiller in 'Along Came Polly' (2004) (Universal Pictures)

Is Ben Stiller taller than co-star Jenna Felman from 'Keeping The Faith'?

Ben Stiller’s height of 5ft 6 inches (167.6 cm) makes him shorter than his ‘Keeping The Faith’ co-star Jenna Felman, who stands 5ft 10 inches (177.8 cm) tall.

Ben Stiller in Zoolander 2 premier (2016) (Paramount Pictures) — Ben Stiller at the 'Zoolander 2' premier (2016) (Paramount Pictures)

Adjusting his height with a pair of shoe lifts might be a simple task for Ben Stiller, but when it comes to acting out intimate scenes with Elfman in front of the entire crew, must have been a different challenge altogether.

Maintaining a sense of humor probably helped break the ice in those situations.

Jenna Elfman, Edward Norton, and Ben Stiller in Keeping the Faith (2000) (Buena Vista Pictures/Spyglass Entertainment Group LP.) — Jenna Elfman, Edward Norton, and Ben Stiller in 'Keeping the Faith' (2000) (Buena Vista Pictures/Spyglass Entertainment Group LP.)

"When I realized I would be able to wear these elevator shoes so I could actually be in the same frame, then I started to feel good about the experience," the ‘Keeping the Faith’ star told TV Guide Online.

He once said to Screen Slam in 2015, "The last thing I want to be is a 5ft 7ins guy walking down the street with a 6ft 2ins model, like, 'Hey! Look at me! Look what I can get now I got my d**k caught in my zipper!'" he quipped.

"You learn a lot very quickly in showbusiness about how people, particularly women, react to 'celebrity', and I think it's a learning curve," he added.

Who is taller, Ben Stiller or Tom Cruise?

Tom Cruise’s height is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm), whereas Ben Stiller’s height is 5ft 6 inches (167.6 cm), making the latter shorter.

Irrespective of the difference in height, the two are close friends, according to The Things.

Ben Stiller in Zoolander 2 (2016) (Paramount Pictures) — Ben Stiller in 'Zoolander 2' (2016) (Paramount Pictures)

The enduring friendship between Stiller and Cruise has stood the test of time, with both offering unwavering support to each other during challenging moments.

(L-R) Actors Jack Black, Tom Cruise, Matthew McConaughey, Ben Stiller, and Robert Downey Jr. arrive on the red carpet of the Los Angeles Premiere of — (L-R) Actors Jack Black, Tom Cruise, Matthew McConaughey, Ben Stiller, and Robert Downey Jr arrive on the red carpet of the Los Angeles Premiere of 'Tropic Thunder' at the Mann's Village Theater on August 11, 2008 (Getty Images)

Cruise even made a surprise cameo in Stiller's film ‘Tropic Thunder’, showcasing the depth of their bond.