Ben Stiller is an Emmy-winning actor, director, and screenwriter who has shaped comedy over three decades. He's best known for starring in and often directing films like Zoolander, Meet the Parents, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. His recommendations reveal a taste for witty, observational humor and behind-the-scenes storytelling.
3 Books Recommended by Ben Stiller
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The Jaws Log
2 people recommendedIt is a day-by-day account of the making of the movie. It is filled with the details of making a movie on location. It was incredibly inspiring to me.
Also recommended by: Kevin Smith
The Second Tree from the Corner
I was given [this book] when I was a teenager by my older sisterβs friend. It has always been so inspiring...
Nine Stories
When I was a teenager, my mother gave me [this book]. The story 'For EsmΓ©βwith Love and Squalor' affected me deeply.