Ben Stiller is a famous 45-year-old American comedy actor and filmmaker born into a family of comedy actors. He began appearing on television at age 10 and studied acting after attending college. His breakout role came in 1985 in the film Home for Blue Leaves. The author chose Ben Stiller as their favorite comedy actor because they have liked him since childhood for his kind, gentle and quick-witted portrayals that make a good impression and believe his characters' feelings and emotions.