How tall is Ben Stiller? Actor revealed he needs shoe lifts to match his co-stars' heights
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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.
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The enduring friendship between Stiller and Cruise has stood the test of time, with both offering unwavering support to each other during challenging moments.
Cruise even made a surprise cameo in Stiller's film ‘Tropic Thunder’, showcasing the depth of their bond.