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Ben Stein (Benjamin J. Stein) was born on Nov. 25, 1944 in Washington, D.C. The son of noted economist and writer Herbert Stein, he grew up in Silver Spring, Md., and attended Montgomery Blair High School. Some of his classmates included journalist Carl Bernstein, and actors Goldie Hawn and Sylvester Stallone... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2013 The Engagement Ring (announced)
Dr. Miller
 
2003-2009 Family Guy (TV series)
Rabbi Goldberg
Family Goy (2009) … Rabbi Goldberg (voice)
 
2006-2008 The Emperor's New School (TV series)
Mr. Purutu / Mr. Puruturu
Faking the Grade/Eco Kuzco (2008) … Mr. Purutu (voice)
Yzma Be Gone/Last Ditch Effort (2008) … Mr. Puruturu (voice)
 
2004-2008 The Fairly OddParents (TV series)
Sanderson / H.P. / Head Pixie / …
Fairly Oddlympics (2008) … H.P. (voice) / Sanderson (voice)
Fairly OddBaby (2008) … Head Pixie (voice) / Sanderson (voice)
Fairy Idol (2006) … Sanderson (voice) / Head Pixie (voice) / The Pixies (voice)
Oh, Brother!/What's the Difference? (2005) … The Pixies
School's Out! The Musical (2005) … Head Pixie (voice) / Sanderson (voice)
 
2006 Mayor Dog (TV movie)
Narrator (voice)
 
2005 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Frank Jenkins
Episode #2.26 (2005) … Frank Jenkins (uncredited)
 
2004 King of the Hill (TV series)
Quizmaster
Stressed for Success (2004) … Quizmaster (voice)
 
2002 Do Over (TV series)
Teacher
Joel Larsen's Day Off (2002) … Teacher
 
2002 Santa vs. the Snowman 3D (short)
'Spunky' the Elf (voice)
 
2002 The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (TV series)
Giggles the Clown
Hall Monster/Hypno Birthday to You (2002) … Giggles the Clown (voice)
 
2001 Osmosis Jones
Doc (uncredited)
 
2001 Lloyd in Space (TV series)
Ranger Wormy
Caution: Wormhole! (2001) … Ranger Wormy (voice)
 
2001 The Drew Carey Show (TV series)
Heavenly Guide
Drew's in a Coma (2001) … Heavenly Guide
 
2000 The Man Show (TV series)
Juggy University Professor
X-Ray Specs (2000) … Juggy University Professor
 
2000 As Told by Ginger (TV series)
Buddy Baker
Dodie's Big Break … Buddy Baker
The Wedding Frame … Buddy Baker
 
1999 Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain (TV series)
Rockin' Johnny Hot
At the Hop! (1999) … Rockin' Johnny Hot (voice)
 
1998 The Hughleys (TV series)
Dr. Mopp
I'm Shrinnnking (1998) … Dr. Mopp
 
1998 The Secret Files of the SpyDogs (TV series)
Ernst Stavro Blowfish
I.H.R.F./Oatz (1998) … Ernst Stavro Blowfish (voice)
 
1998 Pinky and the Brain (TV series)
Francis 'Pip' Pumphandle
Star Warners (1998) … Francis 'Pip' Pumphandle (voice)
 
1998 The Lionhearts (TV series)
The Poem (1998) (voice)
 
1998 Hercules (TV series)
Trivia
Hercules and the Pool Party (1998) … Trivia (voice)
 
1998 Casper Meets Wendy (video)
Lawyer (uncredited)
 
1998 Men in White (TV movie)
Men in Strangemeister's Head
 
1998 Breakfast with Einstein (TV movie)
Jack
 
1998 Muppets Tonight (TV series)
The Sad And Lonely Man That Science Has Left Dr. Honeydew
 
1997 Santa vs. the Snowman (TV short)
'Spunky' the Elf (voice)
 
1997 Rugrats (TV series)
Bingo Caller
Grandpa's Bad Bug/Lady Luck (1997) … Bingo Caller (voice)
 
1997 Total Security (TV series)
Sam Hinkle
Citizen Canine (1997) … Sam Hinkle
 
1997 Casper: A Spirited Beginning (video)
Grocer
 
1997 101 Dalmatians: The Series (TV series)
Waiter
Two Faces of Anita (1997) … Waiter (voice)
 
1996-1997 Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (TV series)
Dr. Ben Stein / Lionel Stein
Kidney, Popsicle, and Nuts (1997) … Dr. Ben Stein (voice)
Bev Takes a Holiday (1997) … Dr. Ben Stein (voice)
Coolio Runnings (1997) … Dr. Ben Stein (voice) / Lionel Stein (voice)
 
1997 A Smile Like Yours
Clinic Video Narrator (voice)
 
1997 Murphy Brown (TV series)
Williams
How to Marry a Billionaire (1997) … Williams
 
1997 Seinfeld (TV series)
Shellbach
The Comeback (1997) … Shellbach
 
1996 Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (TV series)
Computer / Glug
You Only Scare Twice/Less Talk, More Monsters (1996) … Computer/Glug (voice)
 
1995-1996 Earthworm Jim (TV series)
Dr. Houston / Rosebud
The Origin of Peter Puppy (1996) … Dr. Houston (voice)
The Great Secret of the Universe (1995) … Rosebud (voice)
 
1996 Bruno the Kid (TV series)
Professor Wisenstein
 
1996 House Arrest
Ralph Doyle
 
1996 Toonstruck (Video Game)
Sam Schmaltz
 
1995-1996 The Mask (TV series)
Dr. Arthur Neuman
Convention of Evil (1996) … Dr. Arthur Neuman (voice) (as Benjamin Stein)
Shrink Rap (1995) … Dr. Arthur Neuman (voice) (as Benjamin Stein)
Double Reverse (1995) … Dr. Arthur Neuman (voice) (as Benjamin Stein)
 
1995 The Marshal (TV series)
Ben
Time Off for Clever Behavior (1995) … Ben
 
1995 Live Shot (TV series)
Hal / Herb
Decisions, Decisons (1995) … Hal
What Price Episode? (1995) … Herb
 
1995 Freakazoid! (TV series)
H.A. Futterman
 
1995 Married with Children (TV series)
Thomas
Requiem for a Dead Briard (1995) … Thomas
 
1995 Casper
Mr. Rugg
 
1995 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV series)
Pro Lawyer
Whine, Whine, Whine (1995) … Pro Lawyer
 
1995 Miami Rhapsody
Rabbi
 
1995 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Andrews
Doctor of Horror (1995) … Andrews
 
1994 Ri¢hie Ri¢h
School Teacher
 
1993-1994 Hearts Afire (TV series)
Mr. Starnes
 
1994 The Mask
Dr. Arthur Neuman (as Benjamin J. Stein)
 
1994 North
Curator
 
1994 Mr. Write
Eliott (uncredited)
 
1994 Love & War (TV series)
Dr. Baxter
Are the Stars Out Tonight? (1994) … Dr. Baxter
 
1994 My Girl 2
Stanley Rosenfeld
 
1993 The Day My Parents Ran Away (TV movie)
Dr. Lillianfarb (as Benjamin J. Stein)
 
1993 Animaniacs (TV series)
Francis 'Pip' Pumphandle
 
1993 Full House (TV series)
Elliott Warner
Another Opening, Another No Show (1993) … Elliott Warner
Smash Club: the Next Generation (1993) … Elliott Warner
 
1993 Me and the Kid
Fred Herbert
 
1993 Dennis the Menace
Boss
 
1993 Melrose Place (TV series)
Loan Officer
My New Partner (1993) … Loan Officer
 
1992 Mastergate (TV movie)
Marvin Rotweiler
 
1992 Honeymoon in Vegas
Walter
 
1992 Salute Your Shorts (TV series)
Dr. Kahn
Ellan Comes to Camp (1992) … Dr. Kahn (voice)
 
1991 MacGyver (TV series)
Major Snead
Honest Abe (1991) … Major Snead
 
1991 Soapdish
Nitwit Executive (as Benjamin Stein)
 
1989-1991 The Wonder Years (TV series)
Mr. Cantwell
Graduation (1991) … Mr. Cantwell
Heartbreak (1991) … Mr. Cantwell
Moving (1990) … Mr. Cantwell
 
1987-1990 Charles in Charge (TV series)
Stanley Willard
Daffy Doc (1990) … Stanley Willard
 
1989 Easy Wheels
Preacher
 
1989 Ghostbusters II
Public Works Official
 
1984 The Wild Life
Surplus Salesman
 
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
2008 Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (documentary) (written by)
 
1990 Murder in Mississippi (TV movie) (article / suggestion)
 
1988 The Boost (book "Ludes: A Ballad of the Drug and the Dream" / as Benjamin Stein)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
2004 Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood (TV documentary) (archive materials)
 
1976 All's Fair (TV series) (consultant)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2005 The Fairly OddParents (TV series)
School's Out! The Musical (2005) (performer: "Adults Ruin Everything", "Kids Just Being Kids")
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1999 Turn Ben Stein On (TV series) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1999 Turn Ben Stein On (TV series) (composer: theme music)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2001 My First Mister (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (58 titles)
2012-2013 Happening Now (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 8 February 2013 (2013) … Himself
Episode dated 7 December 2012 (2012) … Himself
Episode dated 16 November 2012 (2012) … Himself
Episode dated 19 October 2012 (2012) … Himself
Episode dated 13 June 2012 (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Cavuto on Business (TV series)
Himself - Panelist / Himself
Episode dated 29 December 2012 (2012) … Himself - Panelist
Episode dated 22 December 2012 (2012) … Himself - Panelist
Episode dated 15 December 2012 (2012) … Himself - Panelist
Episode dated 8 December 2012 (2012) … Himself - Panelist
Episode dated 1 December 2012 (2012) … Himself - Panelist
 
2005-2012 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 18 October 2012 (2012) … Himself
Episode dated 13 July 2012 (2012) … Himself
Episode dated 1 June 2012 (2012) … Himself
Episode dated 16 May 2012 (2012) … Himself
Episode dated 8 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2012 Justice w/Judge Jeanine (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 6 October 2012 (2012) … Himself
 
2005-2012 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
Episode #8.303 (2012) … Himself - Guest
Episode #7.55 (2010) … Himself
Episode #6.159 (2010) … Himself
Episode #5.41 (2008) … Himself
Episode #4.250 (2008) … Himself
 
2008-2012 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 30 August 2012 (2012) … Himself
Episode dated 15 October 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2011 Primary Issues (TV series)
Himself - Contributor / Himself - Panelist
2012 Election (2011) … Himself - Panelist
A House Divided (2011) … Himself - Contributor
Battle for the White House (2011) … Himself - Contributor
 
2006-2011 CBS News Sunday Morning (TV series)
Himself - Commentator
Episode dated 17 April 2011 (2011) … Himself - Commentator
Episode dated 20 March 2011 (2011) … Himself - Commentator
Episode dated 20 February 2011 (2011) … Himself - Commentator
Episode dated 30 April 2006 (2006) … Himself - Commentator
 
2010 Huckabee (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 9 October 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2000-2009 Larry King Live (TV series)
Himself
President Obama War & Peace (2009) … Himself
Healthcare Reform Debate (2009) … Himself
Housing Collapse (2008) … Himself
Episode dated 22 July 2008 (2008) … Himself
Stein vs Spurlock (2008) … Himself
 
2009 The Joy Behar Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 27 October 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Glenn Beck (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Economist
Episode dated 30 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 19 January 2009 (2009) … Himself - Economist
 
2009 TV Land Moguls (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
The 70s: Part 1 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Ben Stein: It's Trivial (Video Game)
Himself
 
2003-2008 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
Episode #6.142 (2008) … Himself - Guest
Episode #6.26 (2008) … Himself
Episode #3.202 (2004) … Himself
Episode #3.117 (2004) … Himself
Episode #3.50 (2004) … Himself
 
2008 The Hour (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 15 May 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (documentary)
Himself - Host
 
2008 The 22nd Annual Genesis Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 America's Most Smartest Model (TV series)
Himself - Host
Episode #1.11 (2007) … Himself - Host
Governor of Presidents (2007) … Himself - Host
Balls, Cherries, Balloons, Tires (2007) … Himself - Host
Episode #1.4 (2007) … Himself - Host
Episode #1.10 … Himself - Host
 
2007 Your Mommy Kills Animals (documentary)
 
2007 Fired! (documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Bulls & Bears (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 31 December 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 Totally Awesome (TV movie)
Himself - The Narrator (uncredited)
 
2005 Your World w/ Neil Cavuto (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 8 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
Episode dated 29 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The Big Story (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 16 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Game Show Moments Gone Bananas (TV mini-series)
Host
 
2005 I Love the '90s: Part Deux (TV series documentary)
Himself
1998 (2005) … Himself
1999 (2005) … Himself
1996 (2005) … Himself
1997 (2005) … Himself
1994 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 My Coolest Years (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself (Geeks)
 
2004 Frontline (TV series documentary)
Himself
Secret History of the Credit Card (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Dennis Miller (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 3 November 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Celebrity Blackjack (TV series)
Himself
Tournament 1 Championship (2004) … Himself
Tournament 1, Game 5 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 Paula Zahn Now (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 12 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 10 September 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 The New Face of Late Night TV (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998-2003 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 March 2003 (2003) … Himself
Episode dated 27 March 2003 (2003) … Himself
Episode dated 26 March 2003 (2003) … Himself
Episode dated 25 March 2003 (2003) … Himself
Episode dated 24 March 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2002-2003 Pet Star (TV series documentary)
Himself - Judge
Episode #1.10 (2003) … Himself - Judge
Episode #1.8 (2003) … Himself - Judge
Episode #1.6 (2003) … Himself - Judge
Episode #1.2 (2002) … Himself - Judge
 
2002-2003 Star Search (TV series)
Judge
 
2002 Silver Spring: Story of an American Suburb (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1997-2002 Win Ben Stein's Money (TV series)
Himself - Host
Episode dated 24 June 2002 (2002) … Himself - Host
Episode dated 23 May 2002 (2002) … Himself - Host
Episode #6.33 (2002) … Himself - Host
Episode dated 6 May 2002 (2002) … Himself - Host
Episode dated 26 April 2002 (2002) … Himself - Host
 
2002 The Most Outrageous Game Show Moments (TV special)
Himself - Co-Host
 
2002 The Last Editor (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2001 Weakest Link (TV series)
Himself
Television Hosts (2001) … Himself
 
1999-2001 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 18 September 2001 (2001) … Himself
Episode dated 31 October 2000 (2000) … Himself
Episode dated 28 December 1999 (1999) … Himself
Episode dated 23 September 1999 (1999) … Himself
Episode dated 5 July 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
2001 Starz! 10th Anniversary (TV special)
Himself - Host
 
2000-2001 The Man Show (TV series)
Himself
Jamaica (2001) … Himself
For Women: How to Get a Man (2000) … Himself
 
2001 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
Ben Stein (2001) … Himself
 
2000 The Awful Truth (TV series documentary)
Himself
Find Clinton a Job (2000) … Himself
 
1997-2000 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
Episode #5.15 (2000) … Himself
Ben Stein (2000) … Himself
Ben Stein (1998) … Himself
Ben Stein (1997) … Himself
 
1999 Turn Ben Stein On (TV series)
Himself
 
1999 Blind Date (TV series)
Himself
Pilot (1999) … Himself
 
1999 Shasta McNasty (TV series)
Himself
Adult Education (1999) … Himself
 
1999 The 26th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Game Show Host
 
1998 Match Game (TV series)
Himself / panelist
 
1995 The Making of 'Casper' (TV documentary)
Mr. Rugg
 
1993 Dave
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2010 The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Economics Teacher
 
2008 Be Funny (documentary)
Himself
 
2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
1995 The Speeches of Richard Nixon (video documentary)
Himself - Listens to Farewell Speech
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Worked as a White House speechwriter on economic matters during the Richard Nixon administration. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Print Biography  | 1 Interview  | 6 Articles  | See more »

Official Sites:

Ben's House | See more »

Alternate Names:

Benjamin J. Stein | Benjamin Stein

Height:

5' 11" (1.80 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on Jimmy Kimmel] I was privileged to tell Michael Eisner some ten years ago that Jimmy was their only choice when they were looking for a late-night host who would get the young. He has not disappointed. He can interview a major star and cut the star down to human size with the deftness of a brain surgeon... See more »

Trivia:

Wrote an article in a woman's magazine (Cosmo?) about his life as a nerd, and the advantages in dating nerds. See more »

Trademark:

Monotone and gravelly voice See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius