From his early days as a comedic writer and performer to his successful career as an actor, director, and producer, Ben Stiller has solidified his position as a dynamic force in the entertainment industry. Born into a family steeped in show business, Stiller inherited a knack for comedy from his parents, renowned comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Stiller’s unique comedic chops would come to resonate with many and ultimately propelled him to becoming one of Hollywood’s leading acts. Known for his impeccable comedic timing and ability to seamlessly transition between absurd and relatable characters, Stiller’s popularity soared in the...
- 6/24/2023
- by Uwa Echebiri
- TVovermind.com
Lance Reddick is being remembered by his Hollywood friends and colleagues following the news of his passing Friday. Keanu Reeves, Wendell Pierce, James Gunn, and more shared touching tributes in remembrance of the late actor.
Reddick, who reprised his role of Charon the hotel concierge in John Wick: Chapter 4, was remembered by the film’s director Chad Stahelski and its star Keanu Reeves who dedicated the soon-to-be-released film to his memory.
A kindhearted soul, a wonderful human, and a true friend. Be seeing you, Lance Reddick. pic.twitter.com...
Reddick, who reprised his role of Charon the hotel concierge in John Wick: Chapter 4, was remembered by the film’s director Chad Stahelski and its star Keanu Reeves who dedicated the soon-to-be-released film to his memory.
A kindhearted soul, a wonderful human, and a true friend. Be seeing you, Lance Reddick. pic.twitter.com...
- 3/18/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Hollywood is mourning the loss of the late Lance Reddick.
The actor was found tragically dead at his home in Studio City, California, at the age of 60. No cause of death has been given.
Many celebrities, including his former co-stars, have reacted on social media to the sudden loss.
Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski shared a statement with Entertainment Tonight deeply mourning the loss of their “John Wick” co-star: “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with.”
Read More: Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ And ‘John Wick’ Star, Dead At 60
The statement ends with the dedication of the latest “John Wick” instalment to his life.
“Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.
The actor was found tragically dead at his home in Studio City, California, at the age of 60. No cause of death has been given.
Many celebrities, including his former co-stars, have reacted on social media to the sudden loss.
Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski shared a statement with Entertainment Tonight deeply mourning the loss of their “John Wick” co-star: “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with.”
Read More: Lance Reddick, ‘The Wire’ And ‘John Wick’ Star, Dead At 60
The statement ends with the dedication of the latest “John Wick” instalment to his life.
“Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.
- 3/17/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
The entertainment industry responded with shock and deep sorrow Friday at the news of actor Lance Reddick’s passing at the age of 60.
Those who worked with the actor, who appeared on long-running television shows like “The Wire” and “Lost” and in movies like the “John Wick” franchise and recent blockbuster “Godzilla vs. Kong,” mourned the performer and the person in equal measure. From across Twitter, love and support has been flowing.
Wendell Pierce, who starred alongside Reddick on “The Wire,” wrote: “A man2 of great strength and grace. As talented a musician as he was an actor. The epitome of class. An sudden unexpected sharp painful grief for our artistic family. An unimaginable suffering for his personal family and loved ones.” Jake Fogelnest, who worked with Reddick on “Corporate,” shared a similar sentiment.
A man of great strength and grace. As talented a musician as he was an actor.
Those who worked with the actor, who appeared on long-running television shows like “The Wire” and “Lost” and in movies like the “John Wick” franchise and recent blockbuster “Godzilla vs. Kong,” mourned the performer and the person in equal measure. From across Twitter, love and support has been flowing.
Wendell Pierce, who starred alongside Reddick on “The Wire,” wrote: “A man2 of great strength and grace. As talented a musician as he was an actor. The epitome of class. An sudden unexpected sharp painful grief for our artistic family. An unimaginable suffering for his personal family and loved ones.” Jake Fogelnest, who worked with Reddick on “Corporate,” shared a similar sentiment.
A man of great strength and grace. As talented a musician as he was an actor.
- 3/17/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Lance Reddick is being remembered by his former co-stars.
The “Wire” and “John Wick” actor died at age 60 on March 17. Reddick’s cause of death was not revealed. The Yale School of Drama alum appeared in “Oz,” “Lost,” and “Fringe,” and films such as “Resident Evil” and “Corporate.” Reddick was set to reprise his role of the concierge in “John Wick” spin-off “Ballerina.”
Reddick had recently posted a video to social media March 15 from his home jokingly singing “and the beat goes on” with dogs barking in the background.
Hollywood took to social media to remember the late actor.
“John Wick” star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski issued a statement, writing, “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children,...
The “Wire” and “John Wick” actor died at age 60 on March 17. Reddick’s cause of death was not revealed. The Yale School of Drama alum appeared in “Oz,” “Lost,” and “Fringe,” and films such as “Resident Evil” and “Corporate.” Reddick was set to reprise his role of the concierge in “John Wick” spin-off “Ballerina.”
Reddick had recently posted a video to social media March 15 from his home jokingly singing “and the beat goes on” with dogs barking in the background.
Hollywood took to social media to remember the late actor.
“John Wick” star Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski issued a statement, writing, “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Hollywood is remembering Lance Reddick.
The actor, recognized for his varied TV roles in The Wire, Fringe, Bosch, Lost and the HBO series Oz, has died of natural causes at the age of 60, Reddick’s rep Mia Hansen confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter Friday.
In addition to television, Reddick has also served as a voice actor on projects including The Vindicators, DuckTales, Rick and Morty and Castlevania and next reprised his role as hotel concierge Charon in the latest installment in the John Wick franchise, John Wick: Chapter 4.
Reddick was also among the SAG-nominated ensemble of Regina King’s One Night in Miami and worked on Netflix’s Resident Evil series, Comedy Central’s Corporate and FX’s American Horror Story.
Following news of his death, a myriad of Hollywood figures took to social media to pay tribute the late actor.
John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski and star Keanu Reeves...
The actor, recognized for his varied TV roles in The Wire, Fringe, Bosch, Lost and the HBO series Oz, has died of natural causes at the age of 60, Reddick’s rep Mia Hansen confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter Friday.
In addition to television, Reddick has also served as a voice actor on projects including The Vindicators, DuckTales, Rick and Morty and Castlevania and next reprised his role as hotel concierge Charon in the latest installment in the John Wick franchise, John Wick: Chapter 4.
Reddick was also among the SAG-nominated ensemble of Regina King’s One Night in Miami and worked on Netflix’s Resident Evil series, Comedy Central’s Corporate and FX’s American Horror Story.
Following news of his death, a myriad of Hollywood figures took to social media to pay tribute the late actor.
John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski and star Keanu Reeves...
- 3/17/2023
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Following the news that Lance Reddick died at age 60 on March 17, Hollywood is remembering the actor who starred in favorites including “The Wire,” “John Wick,” “Bosch” and many more.
Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski released a statement to Variety mourning the loss of their “John Wick” cast member, writing, “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.”
“The Wire” creator David Simon said in a statement that Reddick was “a consummate professional, a devoted collaborator, a lovely soul and a friend. This is just gutting and way, way, way too soon for any of us who knew and loved him to contemplate.”
“John Wick...
Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski released a statement to Variety mourning the loss of their “John Wick” cast member, writing, “We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.”
“The Wire” creator David Simon said in a statement that Reddick was “a consummate professional, a devoted collaborator, a lovely soul and a friend. This is just gutting and way, way, way too soon for any of us who knew and loved him to contemplate.”
“John Wick...
- 3/17/2023
- by Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Refresh for updates... The Wire actors Wendell Pierce and Isiah Whitlock Jr. and creator-ep David Simon are among the Hollywood colleagues, friends and fans paying tribute to John Wick and The Wire star Lance Reddick, who died today at 60.
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“A man of great strength and grace,” writes The Wire co-star Wendell Pierce. “As talented a musician as he was an actor. The epitome of class. A sudden unexpected sharp painful grief for our artistic family. An unimaginable suffering for his personal family and loved ones. Godspeed my friend. You made your mark here. Rip”
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“A man of great strength and grace,” writes The Wire co-star Wendell Pierce. “As talented a musician as he was an actor. The epitome of class. A sudden unexpected sharp painful grief for our artistic family. An unimaginable suffering for his personal family and loved ones. Godspeed my friend. You made your mark here. Rip”
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- 3/17/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Steve Martin and Ben Stiller are teaming up for some Super Bowl commercials for Pepsi Zero Sugar, and some clips from the hilarious ad spots have just been unveiled.
In one, Stiller and Martin disparage each other’s acting.
“I’m actor Ben Stiller,” the “Zoolander” star declares before Martin interrupts and quips, “and I’m better actor, Steve Martin.”
Read More: Selena Gomez Had To Teach Steve Martin And Martin Short What ‘A Dua Lipa’ Is
“What?” Stiller replies, with Martin explaing, “Well, you’re a comic actor. That’s not really acting.”
“You couldn’t act your way out of a paper bag,” Stiller fired back.
“You couldn’t act your way into the paper bag that I was acting in,” Martin retorted.
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In another clip, the two continue to discuss acting, with Martin declaring that Stiller...
In one, Stiller and Martin disparage each other’s acting.
“I’m actor Ben Stiller,” the “Zoolander” star declares before Martin interrupts and quips, “and I’m better actor, Steve Martin.”
Read More: Selena Gomez Had To Teach Steve Martin And Martin Short What ‘A Dua Lipa’ Is
“What?” Stiller replies, with Martin explaing, “Well, you’re a comic actor. That’s not really acting.”
“You couldn’t act your way out of a paper bag,” Stiller fired back.
“You couldn’t act your way into the paper bag that I was acting in,” Martin retorted.
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In another clip, the two continue to discuss acting, with Martin declaring that Stiller...
- 2/3/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Steve Martin and Ben Stiller are bickering their way through an upcoming gig.
The two comedians hilariously chirp one another in their 2023 Super Bowl commercials for Pepsi Zero Sugar, as seen in the teaser videos obtained by E! News.
“As actors, in a way, we never really stop acting,” Stiller, 57, begins in one of the clips.
Read More: Sheryl Lee Ralph Teases 2023 Super Bowl Performance: ‘It Was an Immediate Yes’ (Exclusive)
“For example, Ben is acting right now like he’s not intimidated by standing next to me,” Martin, 77, chimes in.
The “Dodgeball” actor then hits Martin with a comeback: “And Steve’s acting like he’s not lucky to be here.”
Martin immediately disses Stiller’s “awkward” personality before the two begin to name call each other.
Stiller calls Martin a “banjo player,” which prompts the “Only Murders in the Building” star to refer to Stiller, who is the...
The two comedians hilariously chirp one another in their 2023 Super Bowl commercials for Pepsi Zero Sugar, as seen in the teaser videos obtained by E! News.
“As actors, in a way, we never really stop acting,” Stiller, 57, begins in one of the clips.
Read More: Sheryl Lee Ralph Teases 2023 Super Bowl Performance: ‘It Was an Immediate Yes’ (Exclusive)
“For example, Ben is acting right now like he’s not intimidated by standing next to me,” Martin, 77, chimes in.
The “Dodgeball” actor then hits Martin with a comeback: “And Steve’s acting like he’s not lucky to be here.”
Martin immediately disses Stiller’s “awkward” personality before the two begin to name call each other.
Stiller calls Martin a “banjo player,” which prompts the “Only Murders in the Building” star to refer to Stiller, who is the...
- 2/2/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Comedian Jonah Ray discusses his favorite year in cinema (1994) with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Airport (1970)
Airport 1975 (1975)
Airport ’77 (1977)
Airplane! (1980)
Basket Case (1982)
Destroy All Neighbors (Tbd)
Satanic Hispanics (2022)
Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)
Black Christmas (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s franchise power rankings
Tales From The Crypt (1972)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Pooka! (2018)
Pooka Lives! (2020)
Harvey (1950) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary
Ed Wood (1994)
Black Dynamite (2009)
Bride Of The Monster (1955) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Glen Or Glenda (1953)
Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Frankenweenie (2012)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Dumb And Dumber (1994)
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
The Mask (1994)
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
Scream (1996)
Evil Laugh (1986)
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Clerks (1994)
The Search For One-Eye Jimmy (1994)
Cabin Boy (1994)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Scary Movie 4...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Airport (1970)
Airport 1975 (1975)
Airport ’77 (1977)
Airplane! (1980)
Basket Case (1982)
Destroy All Neighbors (Tbd)
Satanic Hispanics (2022)
Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)
Black Christmas (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s franchise power rankings
Tales From The Crypt (1972)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Pooka! (2018)
Pooka Lives! (2020)
Harvey (1950) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary
Ed Wood (1994)
Black Dynamite (2009)
Bride Of The Monster (1955) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Glen Or Glenda (1953)
Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Frankenweenie (2012)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Dumb And Dumber (1994)
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
The Mask (1994)
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
Scream (1996)
Evil Laugh (1986)
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Clerks (1994)
The Search For One-Eye Jimmy (1994)
Cabin Boy (1994)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Scary Movie 4...
- 1/17/2023
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance … What a Feeling” from 1983′s “Flashdance”, has died. She was 63.
Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced the news on social media, writing that a cause of death was “currently unknown.” Moose also confirmed the death to an Associated Press reporter on Saturday. Cara died at her home in Florida. The exact day of her death was not disclosed.
“Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief,” Moose wrote. “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.”
Read More: Roslyn Singleton, ‘America’s Got Talent’ Alum, Dead At 39 After Brain Cancer Diagnosis
During her career, Cara had three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Breakdance”, “Out Here On My Own...
Her publicist, Judith A. Moose, announced the news on social media, writing that a cause of death was “currently unknown.” Moose also confirmed the death to an Associated Press reporter on Saturday. Cara died at her home in Florida. The exact day of her death was not disclosed.
“Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief,” Moose wrote. “She was a beautifully gifted soul whose legacy will live forever through her music and films.”
Read More: Roslyn Singleton, ‘America’s Got Talent’ Alum, Dead At 39 After Brain Cancer Diagnosis
During her career, Cara had three Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including “Breakdance”, “Out Here On My Own...
- 11/26/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Movie: "Heavyweights"
Where You Can Stream It: Disney+
The Pitch: Teenager Gerry Garner (Aaron Schwartz) is excited to hang out with his friends and enjoy his summer vacation, only to come home from the last day of school to an intervention from his parents regarding his weight. Without his knowledge or consent, Gerry is being sent off to Camp Hope, a weight loss camp for boys run by The Bushkins (Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara). Gerry is initially against the idea, but after meeting veteran camper Roy (Kenan Thompson) and the enthusiastic camp counselor Pat Finley (Tom McGowan), Gerry thinks this summer might not be so bad after all.
Unfortunately, all of that changes when the Bushkins announce that...
The Movie: "Heavyweights"
Where You Can Stream It: Disney+
The Pitch: Teenager Gerry Garner (Aaron Schwartz) is excited to hang out with his friends and enjoy his summer vacation, only to come home from the last day of school to an intervention from his parents regarding his weight. Without his knowledge or consent, Gerry is being sent off to Camp Hope, a weight loss camp for boys run by The Bushkins (Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara). Gerry is initially against the idea, but after meeting veteran camper Roy (Kenan Thompson) and the enthusiastic camp counselor Pat Finley (Tom McGowan), Gerry thinks this summer might not be so bad after all.
Unfortunately, all of that changes when the Bushkins announce that...
- 8/17/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
It’s a little over a month since Ben Stiller returned from Ukraine. It was there, as part of his work representing the Un Refugee Agency, that Stiller was granted an audience with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, currently defending his country from a war of Russian aggression. It isn’t often that Ben Stiller is starstruck, but he marveled at Zelenskyy’s path, from comic actor to unflinching war premier. “I was really taken by the resilience of the people of Ukraine, and of the President,” he says now. “His incredible sense of how he has risen to the moment and offered his people leadership and true resolve to get through this awful situation.”
It would be churlish — insulting, even — to draw a comparison between a man fighting for the survival of his country and one who has just directed several episodes of a popular new television show. But leadership — particularly...
It would be churlish — insulting, even — to draw a comparison between a man fighting for the survival of his country and one who has just directed several episodes of a popular new television show. But leadership — particularly...
- 8/10/2022
- by Joe Utichi
- Deadline Film + TV
When Franklin Leonard took to Twitter on Tuesday night to decry a recent film casting, Ben Stiller shot back in a spirited conversation about whether people got Hollywood gigs on the basis of their abilities or if nepotism played a role.
The Black List founder commented on a casting story Deadline broke about Hopper Penn, son of Academy Award-winning actor Sean Penn, signing on to star in a short film from Destry Spielberg and Owen King, also children of Hollywood royalty.
Leonard posted bluntly, “Hollywood’s a meritocracy, right?” Accompanying the text was a photo split of the successful Hollywood artists’ progeny.
Hollywood's a meritocracy, right? https://t.co/jELCVujYyB
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021
Though Leonard walked his comments back a bit by admitting, “In fairness, this is apparently a short film,” Ben Stiller, son of the late comedic actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara,...
The Black List founder commented on a casting story Deadline broke about Hopper Penn, son of Academy Award-winning actor Sean Penn, signing on to star in a short film from Destry Spielberg and Owen King, also children of Hollywood royalty.
Leonard posted bluntly, “Hollywood’s a meritocracy, right?” Accompanying the text was a photo split of the successful Hollywood artists’ progeny.
Hollywood's a meritocracy, right? https://t.co/jELCVujYyB
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021
Though Leonard walked his comments back a bit by admitting, “In fairness, this is apparently a short film,” Ben Stiller, son of the late comedic actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara,...
- 7/31/2021
- by Brandon Choe
- Deadline Film + TV
Ben Stiller and Destry Spielberg, filmmaker and daughter of Steven Spielberg, took to Twitter to downplay the impact of Hollywood nepotism in a debate with The Black List founder Franklin Leonard.
On Tuesday, Leonard responded to a tweet announcing the cast of the short film “The Rightway,” which features Hopper Penn, an actor and the son of Sean Penn, and actor Brian D’Arcy James. The film is directed by Spielberg and written by Owen King, an author and the son of writer Stephen King.
“Hollywood’s a meritocracy, right?” Leonard said, pointing out that three of the people involved are the children of successful Hollywood creatives.
Hollywood's a meritocracy, right? https://t.co/jELCVujYyB
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021
Ben Stiller, son of the late comedic actors Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller, chimed in, responding, “Too easy @franklinleonard. People, working, creating. Everyone has their path. Wish them all the best.”
Too easy @franklinleonard.
On Tuesday, Leonard responded to a tweet announcing the cast of the short film “The Rightway,” which features Hopper Penn, an actor and the son of Sean Penn, and actor Brian D’Arcy James. The film is directed by Spielberg and written by Owen King, an author and the son of writer Stephen King.
“Hollywood’s a meritocracy, right?” Leonard said, pointing out that three of the people involved are the children of successful Hollywood creatives.
Hollywood's a meritocracy, right? https://t.co/jELCVujYyB
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021
Ben Stiller, son of the late comedic actors Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller, chimed in, responding, “Too easy @franklinleonard. People, working, creating. Everyone has their path. Wish them all the best.”
Too easy @franklinleonard.
- 7/29/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Real-Life Mothers Who Starred in Films With Their Kids, From Meryl Streep to Angelina Jolie (Photos)
Meryl Streep and Mamie Gummer, “Ricki and the Flash”
The mother-daughter duo starred in this 2015 film directed by Jonathan Demme.
Demi Moore and Rumer Willis, “Striptease
Actually, this mother-daughter team is a frequent on-screen collaborator. They first appeared together in 1995’s “Now and Then, as well as 1996’s “Striptease.”
Carrie Fisher and Billie Lourd, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
Billie Lourd starred alongside her late mother Carrie Fisher in “The Last Jedi,” Fisher’s last role before she died. Of course, Fisher reprised her famous role of Princess Leia.
Maureen O’Sullivan and Mia Farrow, “Hannah and Her Sisters”
O’Sullivan and Farrow starred together in the 1986 film, written and directed by Woody Allen, with whom Farrow was in a relationship.
Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri Martino, “That’s My Boy” and “The Banger Sisters”
Another mother-daughter pair that’s in more than one film together, Susan Sarandon and her daughter Eva...
The mother-daughter duo starred in this 2015 film directed by Jonathan Demme.
Demi Moore and Rumer Willis, “Striptease
Actually, this mother-daughter team is a frequent on-screen collaborator. They first appeared together in 1995’s “Now and Then, as well as 1996’s “Striptease.”
Carrie Fisher and Billie Lourd, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
Billie Lourd starred alongside her late mother Carrie Fisher in “The Last Jedi,” Fisher’s last role before she died. Of course, Fisher reprised her famous role of Princess Leia.
Maureen O’Sullivan and Mia Farrow, “Hannah and Her Sisters”
O’Sullivan and Farrow starred together in the 1986 film, written and directed by Woody Allen, with whom Farrow was in a relationship.
Susan Sarandon and Eva Amurri Martino, “That’s My Boy” and “The Banger Sisters”
Another mother-daughter pair that’s in more than one film together, Susan Sarandon and her daughter Eva...
- 5/9/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Video Version of this Article Photo/Video: Ben Stiller at the 71st Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom/Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock/Hollywood Insider YouTube Channel Many times the expression ‘jack of all trades’ is followed with ‘master of none’ but this could not be further from the truth when referring to the legendary actor, writer, comedian, producer, and director, Ben Stiller. He’s been delivering impressive artistic projects for over four decades and is one of the most recognized names and faces in the entertainment industry. The son of iconic comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Stiller was around showbusiness his entire life. He and his sister Amy were well-known in the comedy circuit at places like The Improv and ‘The Mike Douglas Show’. He would later enroll as a film student at University of California, Los Angeles, but dropped out after nine months...
- 3/6/2021
- by Armando Brigham
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
In just the past few days alone, the entertainment industry has lost some icons and favorites from film, television and Broadway. Our newly updated photo gallery above now features 29 people who have died in the first half of 2020, included the recent losses of TV legend Carl Reiner, Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone, veteran newsman Hugh Downs, theatre star Nick Cordero and Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels.
Here are some of the bios included in our special photo gallery tribute:
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant died on January 26 in a helicopter crash at age 41. After he retired from playing, he won an Oscar for his animated short “Dear Basketball” in 2018.
Broadway star Nick Cordero died on July 5 age age 41 after complications from Covid-19. He was a Tony nominee for “Bullets Over Broadway” and also starred in “Rock of Ages,” “Waitress” and “A Bronx Tale.”
Singer, songwriter and fiddler Charlie Daniels died...
Here are some of the bios included in our special photo gallery tribute:
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant died on January 26 in a helicopter crash at age 41. After he retired from playing, he won an Oscar for his animated short “Dear Basketball” in 2018.
Broadway star Nick Cordero died on July 5 age age 41 after complications from Covid-19. He was a Tony nominee for “Bullets Over Broadway” and also starred in “Rock of Ages,” “Waitress” and “A Bronx Tale.”
Singer, songwriter and fiddler Charlie Daniels died...
- 7/7/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows. In this edition, take a closer look at the script Aaron […]
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- 6/9/2020
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Ben Stiller spoke about his late father Jerry Stiller’s comedic legacy, his father’s personal and professional relationship with his wife and comedic partner, Anne Meara, and how he treated Seinfeld like it was Shakespeare, in an extensive interview with The New Yorker.
The interview was conducted in the wake of Jerry Stiller’s death last week at the age of 92. Meara died in 2015.
Ben Stiller and his sister, Amy, who’s also an actress and comedian, grew up in a house where comedy was the family business: The...
The interview was conducted in the wake of Jerry Stiller’s death last week at the age of 92. Meara died in 2015.
Ben Stiller and his sister, Amy, who’s also an actress and comedian, grew up in a house where comedy was the family business: The...
- 5/19/2020
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
TBS will celebrate the legacy of Jerry Stiller this weekend with a marathon of “Seinfeld” episodes featuring the late actor and comedian.
Stiller had a recurring role on the series as the outspoken Frank Costanza, the father of Jason Alexander’s George Costanza. On Saturday, May 16, 10 of Stiller’s episodes will run back-to-back on the cable network starting at 4 p.m. Et/Pt.
Stiller, father to actor Ben Stiller and known for his roles on “Seinfeld” and “King of Queens,” died earlier this week at the age of 92. He was quickly remembered by those who worked with him for his kindness and for his talents as a performer.
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Jerry Seinfeld shared a photo of himself holding an old comedy album Stiller recorded with his beloved wife and comedy partner, Anne Meara, who died in 2015 and said,...
Stiller had a recurring role on the series as the outspoken Frank Costanza, the father of Jason Alexander’s George Costanza. On Saturday, May 16, 10 of Stiller’s episodes will run back-to-back on the cable network starting at 4 p.m. Et/Pt.
Stiller, father to actor Ben Stiller and known for his roles on “Seinfeld” and “King of Queens,” died earlier this week at the age of 92. He was quickly remembered by those who worked with him for his kindness and for his talents as a performer.
Also Read: Watch Jerry Stiller Make Julia Louis-Dreyfus Break, Jason Alexander Rotfl in 'Seinfeld' Blooper (Video)
Jerry Seinfeld shared a photo of himself holding an old comedy album Stiller recorded with his beloved wife and comedy partner, Anne Meara, who died in 2015 and said,...
- 5/14/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Jerry Stiller was known for playing irascible loudmouths and high-strung hotheads.
In truth, the actor and comedian, who died May 11 of natural causes at the age of 92, could not have been more different than the TV personas of his later years: the ultra-neurotic Frank Costanza of “Seinfeld” or the miscreant Arthur Spooner of “The King of Queens.”
Friends and colleagues remember Stiller as an actor who was dedicated to his work and grateful for a long career in show business after growing up in difficult circumstances during the Depression. The father of filmmaker Ben Stiller, actor Amy Stiller and widower of Anne Meara — his longtime comedy partner and wife of 62 years — was respected throughout the industry.
“One of the sweetest and kindest men I’ve ever known, not to mention one of the funniest,” “Seinfeld” co-creator Larry David says of Stiller, who had a recurring role as the father of Jason Alexander’s George Costanza.
In truth, the actor and comedian, who died May 11 of natural causes at the age of 92, could not have been more different than the TV personas of his later years: the ultra-neurotic Frank Costanza of “Seinfeld” or the miscreant Arthur Spooner of “The King of Queens.”
Friends and colleagues remember Stiller as an actor who was dedicated to his work and grateful for a long career in show business after growing up in difficult circumstances during the Depression. The father of filmmaker Ben Stiller, actor Amy Stiller and widower of Anne Meara — his longtime comedy partner and wife of 62 years — was respected throughout the industry.
“One of the sweetest and kindest men I’ve ever known, not to mention one of the funniest,” “Seinfeld” co-creator Larry David says of Stiller, who had a recurring role as the father of Jason Alexander’s George Costanza.
- 5/13/2020
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died at age 92. His son, Ben Stiller, confirmed the news on Twitter on Monday morning, writing, "I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
Jerry's long career included several memorable roles, including those on Seinfeld and The King of Queens. He also starred alongside his son in Zoolander. The news of his death comes almost five years after his wife, Anne Meara, died in May 2015 at the age of 85. The two were married for over 60 years and had two children, Ben and Amy Stiller.
Jerry's long career included several memorable roles, including those on Seinfeld and The King of Queens. He also starred alongside his son in Zoolander. The news of his death comes almost five years after his wife, Anne Meara, died in May 2015 at the age of 85. The two were married for over 60 years and had two children, Ben and Amy Stiller.
- 5/12/2020
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Film, television, and stage actor Jerry Stiller died of natural causes, as according to his son Ben Stiller. He was 92.
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” Ben announced on Twitter. “He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
Stiller is known for his TV roles as Frank Costanza on Seinfeld and Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens, and multiple films including, The Taking of Pelham One, Two, Three, John Waters’ Hairspray, his son’s Zoolander, and Richard Lester’s adaptation of Terrence McNally’s play, The Ritz, which Jerry also acted in on Broadway.
But he might be best remembered for being part of the comedy team Stiller & Meara, which he performed with his wife, Anne Meara. The pair met in 1953 at a New York casting call,...
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” Ben announced on Twitter. “He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
Stiller is known for his TV roles as Frank Costanza on Seinfeld and Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens, and multiple films including, The Taking of Pelham One, Two, Three, John Waters’ Hairspray, his son’s Zoolander, and Richard Lester’s adaptation of Terrence McNally’s play, The Ritz, which Jerry also acted in on Broadway.
But he might be best remembered for being part of the comedy team Stiller & Meara, which he performed with his wife, Anne Meara. The pair met in 1953 at a New York casting call,...
- 5/11/2020
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Hollywood took to social media to pay tribute to Jerry Stiller, the comedian and actor who was best known for playing beloved fathers on “Seinfeld” and “The King of Queens.” Stiller died of natural causes at the age of 92.
His son, actor Ben Stiller, called him “a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years,” adding, “He will be greatly missed.”
I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad. pic.twitter.com/KyoNsJIBz5
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 11, 2020
Jerry Seinfeld shared a tribute, posting a photo of himself holding “The Last Two People in the World,” a 1967 comedy album from Stiller and his wife, Anne Meara.
pic.twitter.com/bcJIfFjVpg
— Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld...
His son, actor Ben Stiller, called him “a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years,” adding, “He will be greatly missed.”
I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad. pic.twitter.com/KyoNsJIBz5
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 11, 2020
Jerry Seinfeld shared a tribute, posting a photo of himself holding “The Last Two People in the World,” a 1967 comedy album from Stiller and his wife, Anne Meara.
pic.twitter.com/bcJIfFjVpg
— Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld...
- 5/11/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Jason Alexander, Leah Remini, Wayne Knight, and more stars are sharing their memories of late “Seinfeld” and “King of Queens” actor and comedian Jerry Stiller — and giving their condolences to his son, fellow actor Ben Stiller.
The “Night at the Museum” star announced his father’s death at age 92 in a tweet Monday.
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad,” he wrote of his father, who famously played Frank Costanza on “Seinfeld.”
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Jerry Seinfeld paid tribute to the actor, posting a selfie holding an old comedy album Stiller recorded with his beloved wife and comedy partner, Anne Meara, who...
The “Night at the Museum” star announced his father’s death at age 92 in a tweet Monday.
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad,” he wrote of his father, who famously played Frank Costanza on “Seinfeld.”
Also Read: Watch Jerry Stiller Make Julia Louis-Dreyfus Break, Jason Alexander Rotfl in 'Seinfeld' Blooper (Video)
Jerry Seinfeld paid tribute to the actor, posting a selfie holding an old comedy album Stiller recorded with his beloved wife and comedy partner, Anne Meara, who...
- 5/11/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Refresh for updates Comic and actor Jerry Stiller was remembered today by Hollywood and New York colleagues and friends for both his comedic brilliance and generosity.
Earlier today, son Ben Stiller tweeted that his father had died at age 92 of natural causes.
“I had the privilege of working with Jerry Stiller and his wife Ann Meara many times on All My Children,” said Kelly Ripa on today’s Live with Kelly and Ryan. “He was the kindest, loveliest person. But his acting was, like, in another dimension. He could go into a far off place and bring out things in a scene that would never occur to you.”
Other remembrances follow:
Rip Jerry Stiller, a great comic actor and a splendid man. He and his wife Anne were royalty but they would’ve laughed in your face if you said so. And then hugged the hell out of you.
— Michael McKean...
Earlier today, son Ben Stiller tweeted that his father had died at age 92 of natural causes.
“I had the privilege of working with Jerry Stiller and his wife Ann Meara many times on All My Children,” said Kelly Ripa on today’s Live with Kelly and Ryan. “He was the kindest, loveliest person. But his acting was, like, in another dimension. He could go into a far off place and bring out things in a scene that would never occur to you.”
Other remembrances follow:
Rip Jerry Stiller, a great comic actor and a splendid man. He and his wife Anne were royalty but they would’ve laughed in your face if you said so. And then hugged the hell out of you.
— Michael McKean...
- 5/11/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The comedian Jerry Stiller has died at the age of 92. His death was announced on Monday on Twitter by his son Ben Stiller, who called him 'a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband'.
Jerry Stiller enjoyed a long career on stage and screen, often accompanied by his wife, Anne Meara, with whom he formed a popular comedy act
Jerry Stiller, star of Seinfeld and father of Ben Stiller, dies aged 92...
Jerry Stiller enjoyed a long career on stage and screen, often accompanied by his wife, Anne Meara, with whom he formed a popular comedy act
Jerry Stiller, star of Seinfeld and father of Ben Stiller, dies aged 92...
- 5/11/2020
- The Guardian - Film News
Jerry Stiller in a promotional photo for "The King of Queens". (Photo: CBS/Sony)
By Lee Pfeiffer
Jerry Stiller, who rose to fame in the 1960s by teaming with his wife Anne Meara as a comedy act, has died at age 92. The father of actor Ben Stiller, Jerry went on to a successful acting career himself, becoming an iconic presence on such television series as "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens". Both he and his wife Anne always aspired to acting careers but found their initial success in standup comedy, although Stiller appeared in dramatic roles on many television programs beginning in the late 1950s. Anne was a tall and of Irish heritage and Catholic while Jerry was short and Jewish. Their first major break came in 1961 when Ed Sullivan featured them on his show. They were an immediate sensation and would be invited back over the years for return appearances.
By Lee Pfeiffer
Jerry Stiller, who rose to fame in the 1960s by teaming with his wife Anne Meara as a comedy act, has died at age 92. The father of actor Ben Stiller, Jerry went on to a successful acting career himself, becoming an iconic presence on such television series as "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens". Both he and his wife Anne always aspired to acting careers but found their initial success in standup comedy, although Stiller appeared in dramatic roles on many television programs beginning in the late 1950s. Anne was a tall and of Irish heritage and Catholic while Jerry was short and Jewish. Their first major break came in 1961 when Ed Sullivan featured them on his show. They were an immediate sensation and would be invited back over the years for return appearances.
- 5/11/2020
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller, best known for playing Frank Costanza on Seinfeld, has died at the age of 92. The news was confirmed by his son, actor Ben Stiller, who posted the following on Twitter:
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
Stiller had a long and successful career in comedy, beginning in the sixties when he appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show with his wife Anne Meara. Over the following decades, he amassed an impressive resume, becoming a regular fixture on film and TV. Notable productions included Hairspray, King of Queens, Anchorman, Law & Order, Homicide: Life on the Street and Murder She Wrote. He also appeared alongside his son Ben in Zoolander and Zoolander 2.
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
Stiller had a long and successful career in comedy, beginning in the sixties when he appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show with his wife Anne Meara. Over the following decades, he amassed an impressive resume, becoming a regular fixture on film and TV. Notable productions included Hairspray, King of Queens, Anchorman, Law & Order, Homicide: Life on the Street and Murder She Wrote. He also appeared alongside his son Ben in Zoolander and Zoolander 2.
- 5/11/2020
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Everyone on the “Seinfeld” set wanted a piece of Jerry Stiller’s comedic greatness, and they got it. When the iconic NBC sitcom’s nine seasons were released together in a DVD box set, fans got access to one of the most beloved TV bloopers of all time.
In the 80-second clip, Stiller’s Frank Costanza spars with Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Elaine Benes. Or rather, they would spar, if Louis-Dreyfus and Stiller’s on-screen son Jason Alexander (playing George Costanza) could keep it together through the lines “What the hell does that mean?” and “You sayin’, you want a piece of me?”
Watch the video above.
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Stiller, the father of Ben Stiller and member of legendary husband-and-wife comedy duo Stiller & Meara, passed away at age 92 early Mondy.
“I’m sad to say that my father,...
In the 80-second clip, Stiller’s Frank Costanza spars with Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Elaine Benes. Or rather, they would spar, if Louis-Dreyfus and Stiller’s on-screen son Jason Alexander (playing George Costanza) could keep it together through the lines “What the hell does that mean?” and “You sayin’, you want a piece of me?”
Watch the video above.
Also Read: Jerry Stiller, Star of 'Seinfeld' and 'King of Queens,' Dies at 92
Stiller, the father of Ben Stiller and member of legendary husband-and-wife comedy duo Stiller & Meara, passed away at age 92 early Mondy.
“I’m sad to say that my father,...
- 5/11/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Jerry Stiller — perhaps best known for playing George’s father Frank Costanza on Seinfeld — has died at the age of 92. His son, actor Ben Stiller, confirmed the news on Monday morning via Twitter.
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” the younger Stiller wrote. “He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
“I remember watching Stiller and [Anne] Meara as a kid on Ed Sullivan, loving them,...
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” the younger Stiller wrote. “He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
“I remember watching Stiller and [Anne] Meara as a kid on Ed Sullivan, loving them,...
- 5/11/2020
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Hollywood is mourning the death of Jerry Stiller. The actor and comedian — best known for his work on such hit shows as Seinfeld and King of Queens — died Monday at the age of 92.
"I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," his famous son, Ben Stiller, tweeted Monday. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
(Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller's wife of 61 years and frequent comedy partner, died ...
"I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," his famous son, Ben Stiller, tweeted Monday. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
(Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller's wife of 61 years and frequent comedy partner, died ...
- 5/11/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jerry Stiller has passed away at the age of 92. The actor and comedian's death was announced by his son, actor Ben Stiller. Ben shared the heartbreaking news with fans on social media early Monday morning. "I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," Ben wrote in a tribute post on Twitter. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad." Jerry was known for his roles in Seinfeld and The King of Queens. He also starred alongside his son in Zoolander. It's been exactly five years this month since the death of Anne Meara, Jerry's wife and Ben's...
- 5/11/2020
- E! Online
Jerry Stiller, the Emmy-nominated comedy legend who re-emerged later in life playing loud-mouthed cranks on the TV sitcoms “Seinfeld” and “King of Queens,” has died at age 92.
His death was confirmed early Monday by his son, actor-director Ben Stiller. “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” the younger Stiller tweeted. “He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
In addition to his TV work, starting with comedy appearances with his wife Anne Meara, Stiller had memorable turns in movies, playing Walter Matthau’s NYPD partner in 1974’s “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” and the mild-mannered husband of Divine’s Edna Turnblad in John Waters’ original 1988 comedy “Hairspray.”
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He also appeared with his son, Ben Stiller, in a series of movies, including the Oscar-nominated 1987 short film “Shoeshine” as well as “The Heartbreak Kid,” “Zoolander” and “Zoolander 2.
His death was confirmed early Monday by his son, actor-director Ben Stiller. “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” the younger Stiller tweeted. “He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
In addition to his TV work, starting with comedy appearances with his wife Anne Meara, Stiller had memorable turns in movies, playing Walter Matthau’s NYPD partner in 1974’s “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” and the mild-mannered husband of Divine’s Edna Turnblad in John Waters’ original 1988 comedy “Hairspray.”
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2020 (Photos)
He also appeared with his son, Ben Stiller, in a series of movies, including the Oscar-nominated 1987 short film “Shoeshine” as well as “The Heartbreak Kid,” “Zoolander” and “Zoolander 2.
- 5/11/2020
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Actor-comedian Jerry Stiller, arguably best known as the irritable Frank Costanza, father of Jason Alexander’s George Costanza, on Seinfeld, has died. He was 92.
His actor-son Ben Stiller confirmed the news on social media early Monday, writing, “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
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His actor-son Ben Stiller confirmed the news on social media early Monday, writing, “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
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- 5/11/2020
- TVLine.com
Jerry Stiller, the beloved actor and comedian, who starred in TV hits such as Seinfeld and King of Queens, has died.
He was 92.
"I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," Ben Stiller, Jerry's son, tweeted early Monday morning.
"He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
Anne Meara, Jerry's wife of 61 years and comedy partner, died in May 2015.
In addition to Ben, survivors include their daughter Amy Stiller, an actress.
Stiller was well-known for his comedy career in which he appeared alongside his wife in comedy routines, but he also appeared on Broadway, as well as on TV.
He appeared in 26 episodes of Seinfeld as Constanza, the father of George, from 1993-1998, with Estelle Harris playing his wife, Estelle.
Stiller was nominated for an Emmy...
He was 92.
"I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," Ben Stiller, Jerry's son, tweeted early Monday morning.
"He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
Anne Meara, Jerry's wife of 61 years and comedy partner, died in May 2015.
In addition to Ben, survivors include their daughter Amy Stiller, an actress.
Stiller was well-known for his comedy career in which he appeared alongside his wife in comedy routines, but he also appeared on Broadway, as well as on TV.
He appeared in 26 episodes of Seinfeld as Constanza, the father of George, from 1993-1998, with Estelle Harris playing his wife, Estelle.
Stiller was nominated for an Emmy...
- 5/11/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Jerry Stiller, the American comedian and actor who was one-half of the great 1960s husband-wife comedy team Stiller and Meara, a fan-favorite cornerstone of the sitcom Seinfeld and the father of Hollywood star Ben Stiller, has died at the age of 92.
Ben Stiller confirmed the news today, tweeting that his father died of natural causes.
I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad. pic.twitter.com/KyoNsJIBz5
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 11, 2020
Jerry Stiller had a long and successful career as a comedian, including in the comedy duo Stiller and Meara with his wife Anne Meara, a staple of TV variety and talk shows for decades beginning primarily in the 1960s and particularly on The Ed Sullivan Show. The...
Ben Stiller confirmed the news today, tweeting that his father died of natural causes.
I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad. pic.twitter.com/KyoNsJIBz5
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 11, 2020
Jerry Stiller had a long and successful career as a comedian, including in the comedy duo Stiller and Meara with his wife Anne Meara, a staple of TV variety and talk shows for decades beginning primarily in the 1960s and particularly on The Ed Sullivan Show. The...
- 5/11/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Jerry Stiller, an actor and comedian and father to Ben Stiller, has died of natural causes. He was 92.
Ben Stiller confirmed his father’s death early Monday morning, writing on Twitter: “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
After a long career performing in comedy routines with his wife, Anne Meara, appearing on Broadway and guest-starring on TV series, Stiller became known for his role on “Seinfeld” as Frank Constanza, as Leah Remini’s father on “The King of Queens,” and as Zoolander’s manager in the comedy directed by Ben Stiller.
He appeared in 26 episodes of “Seinfeld” as Constanza, the father of George (Jason Alexander), from 1993-98, with Estelle Harris playing his wife, Estelle. Stiller...
Ben Stiller confirmed his father’s death early Monday morning, writing on Twitter: “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
After a long career performing in comedy routines with his wife, Anne Meara, appearing on Broadway and guest-starring on TV series, Stiller became known for his role on “Seinfeld” as Frank Constanza, as Leah Remini’s father on “The King of Queens,” and as Zoolander’s manager in the comedy directed by Ben Stiller.
He appeared in 26 episodes of “Seinfeld” as Constanza, the father of George (Jason Alexander), from 1993-98, with Estelle Harris playing his wife, Estelle. Stiller...
- 5/11/2020
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
Jerry Stiller, the shorter half of the famed husband-and-wife comedy team Stiller and Meara who was the father of the famous (Ben Stiller) and the fictitious (Seinfeld nebbish George Costanza), died early Monday in his New York home. He was 92.
"I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," actor-director Ben Stiller tweeted. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
Anne Meara, his frequent comedy partner, died in May 2015. Survivors also ...
"I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," actor-director Ben Stiller tweeted. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
Anne Meara, his frequent comedy partner, died in May 2015. Survivors also ...
- 5/11/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jerry Stiller, the shorter half of the famed husband-and-wife comedy team Stiller and Meara who was the father of the famous (Ben Stiller) and the fictitious (Seinfeld nebbish George Costanza), died early Monday in his New York home. He was 92.
"I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," actor-director Ben Stiller tweeted. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
Anne Meara, his frequent comedy partner, died in May 2015. Survivors also ...
"I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," actor-director Ben Stiller tweeted. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad."
Anne Meara, his frequent comedy partner, died in May 2015. Survivors also ...
- 5/11/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. For daily updates follow us @NotebookMUBI.NEWSWe're thrilled to have an exclusive look at the new poster design for Bong Joon-ho's Palme d'Or-winning Parasite. This is the International Poster, courtesy of Cj Entertainment. About the design, the poster artist wrote: "The moon reflected in the water, and the flowers in the mirror, they seem to be so exquisite and beautiful, but it could be just a perfect illusion."After a slew of stalled and rumored projects, Michael Mann is set to return to the director's chair for the first time since 2015's Blackhat, with the pilot episode of HBO Max's Tokyo Vice, starring Ken Watanabe and Ansel Elgort. Recommended VIEWINGThe final trailer for the (theoretical) concluding film of the Star Wars saga begun by a little film directed by George Lucas circa 1977 of the same name. In light of the...
- 10/23/2019
- MUBI
New York City’s Quad Cinema has done a great service in spotlighting the oft-overlooked films of Joan Micklin Silver, screening Hester Street, Crossing Delancey, and Old Enough in various series since they’ve relaunched. With Cohen Film Collection, they also gave a run to a restored Between the Lines, and now another restoration from the director is opening next month.
Arriving on November 8 is Joan Micklin Silver’s rarely-screened New York City comedy A Fish in the Bathtub starring real-life couple Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, as well as Mark Ruffalo (a year before his break-out role in Kenneth Lonergan’s You Can Count On Me) and Jane Adams. Marking the director’s last theatrical release, the 1999 film follows the comedic duo as they quarrel over a new aquatic member of the family, and things spiral out of control from there.
We’re pleased to debut the delightful new...
Arriving on November 8 is Joan Micklin Silver’s rarely-screened New York City comedy A Fish in the Bathtub starring real-life couple Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, as well as Mark Ruffalo (a year before his break-out role in Kenneth Lonergan’s You Can Count On Me) and Jane Adams. Marking the director’s last theatrical release, the 1999 film follows the comedic duo as they quarrel over a new aquatic member of the family, and things spiral out of control from there.
We’re pleased to debut the delightful new...
- 10/17/2019
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Alan Arkin turned 85 earlier this year, yet he has always seemed timeless. With a career spanning more than 60 years, it’s difficult to fathom when there was ever a time when Arkin wasn’t part of the culture. He was an early member of the Second City theater troupe before making his Oscar-nominated film debut in the timely “The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!” in 1966. He gave iconic performances in seminal movies; he terrified Audrey Hepburn (and audiences) in “Wait Until Dark”; starred in Mike Nichols’ take on Joseph Heller’s “Catch-22”; starred and produced the comedy classic “The In-Laws”; and lent his voice to the 1982 cult classic “The Last Unicorn.” And that was all before his Oscar-winning turn in “Little Miss Sunshine,” which kicked off a renaissance of sorts for the actor, who earned another nomination for best picture winner “Argo” and now stars on the heralded...
- 6/7/2019
- by Jenelle Riley
- Variety Film + TV
Happy 53rd birthday, Ben Stiller, on November 30, 2018! The successful comic actor is the son of comedy royalty — the legendary comedy team of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, who regularly took young Ben to their sets, and he soaked up an earful about comic timing. Realizing early on that stand-up was not for him, he forged his own path. In 1986, he appeared on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of John Guare‘s “The House of Blue Leaves.” Stiller then segued over to “Saturday Night Live” where he was hired as a writer and eventually a performer. He left after four episodes.
See‘Escape at Dannemora’: Patricia Arquette & Benicio Del Toro team with director Ben Stiller for Showtime limited series
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See‘Escape at Dannemora’: Patricia Arquette & Benicio Del Toro team with director Ben Stiller for Showtime limited series
In its early days of the network, Fox hired Stiller to create a comedy sketch show that became “The Ben Stiller Show” which, despite a short run, managed to win...
- 11/30/2018
- by Tom O'Brien and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Happy 53rd birthday, Ben Stiller, on November 30, 2018! The successful comic actor is the son of comedy royalty — the legendary comedy team of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, who regularly took young Ben to their sets, and he soaked up an earful about comic timing. Realizing early on that stand-up was not for him, he forged his own path. In 1986, he appeared on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of John Guare‘s “The House of Blue Leaves.” Stiller then segued over to “Saturday Night Live” where he was hired as a writer and eventually a performer. He left after four episodes.
In its early days of the network, Fox hired Stiller to create a comedy sketch show that became “The Ben Stiller Show” which, despite a short run, managed to win his team an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Writing. Then it was on to the movies, with Stiller creating such...
In its early days of the network, Fox hired Stiller to create a comedy sketch show that became “The Ben Stiller Show” which, despite a short run, managed to win his team an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Writing. Then it was on to the movies, with Stiller creating such...
- 11/30/2018
- by Tom O'Brien, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Jerry Stiller is best-known as the fictional dad of George Costanza on ‘Seinfeld’ and as the real-life father of Ben Stiller. This legendary comedian has enjoyed a long and successful career and by his side at each stage of his career was his wife, Anne Meara. The couple enjoyed a happy marriage for 61 years. It was during the 1960s and 1970s that Jerry Stiller rose to fame when he and his wife performed as the comedy duo ‘Stiller & Meara’ in variety shows. Their act involved them portraying an oddball married couple with the fictional names Hershey Horowitz and
The 61-Year Love Story of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara...
The 61-Year Love Story of Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara...
- 5/22/2018
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
“The Ben Stiller Show” was a major influence on the future of sketch comedy programs. Ben Stiller is the well known actor, comedian and filmmaker who created classic comedy films including “Realty Bites”, “Zoolander”, “Tropic Thunder” and “Dodgeball”. He is also the son of the long time comedy duo, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Ben Stiller would create short comedic films for “Saturday Night Live” and MTV which led to “The Ben Stiller Show”. The program featured sketch comedies and music videos. It lasted just 13 episodes in 1989 and 1990 but was picked up by Fox in 1992. After
Five Reasons The Ben Stiller Show was Way Ahead of Its Time...
Five Reasons The Ben Stiller Show was Way Ahead of Its Time...
- 11/2/2017
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
A year ago, most people would have assumed that Ben Stiller was in director’s jail, suffering from the critical and commercial failure of “Zoolander 2,” in which he also starred. Instead, he went to television. Holed up in his Red Hour Films studio in Los Angeles, Stiller’s currently developing the Showtime miniseries “Escape From Dannemora,” with the intention of directing all eight episodes. And when he takes a break, it’s not for another “Night at the Museum” movie. He’s heading to a film festival.
For over 20 years, the Nantucket Film Festival has benefited from the support of Stiller and his famous family, including his parents Jerry Stiller and late mother Anne Meara, emphasizing two areas that Ben Stiller knows well: Comedy and screenwriting. At Nantucket, he regularly hosts the All-Star Comedy Roundtable — but this year, perhaps signaling his shift in focus, he’s hosting the Screenwriter Tribute, which will honor “Spotlight” director Tom McCarthy.
See More Storytelling, Of All Kinds, Showcased at the Nantucket Film Festival
“Tom McCarthy for me epitomizes the kind of smart and emotional character-oriented storyteller that movie industry needs today,” he said in an interview ahead of the festival. “I think it’s important — in this day of huge, effects-driven franchises — to support and celebrate human stories that don’t center on aliens or robots.”
Much of Stiller’s recent work reflects that ethos. In May, he appeared in Noah Baumbach’s “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Collected”), a well-received dramedy that marked his first collaboration with the filmmaker since “While We Were Young.” It was a welcome return to one of the best actor-director relationships in Stiller’s filmography, one that taps into his penchant for affable klutzes without devolving into cheap jokes.
“I’m happy someone is making the edgy, character-oriented dramas and comedies that are the kinds of movies I grew up watching,” Stiller said. “I hope the studios will get with that program.”
In the meantime, he has embraced the changing landscape: His next starring role comes with “Brad’s Status,” writer-director Mike White’s new Amazon-produced feature, and “The Meyerowitz Stories” will premiere on Netflix later this year.
Like a lot of people, he’s not thrilled with Netflix’s day-and-date model, which minimizes the theatrical life of its movies in favor of appealing home viewers. “I love movies and want to see those kinds of movies in the theater,” he said, but acknowledged the realities of a marketplace that has increasingly allowed for more sophisticated storytelling with the new digital platforms — and, again, television. “Most of our projects are smaller budget and independent-oriented,” he said, addressing the productions currently being developed at Red Hour. “It’s harder to get those movies made now. Thankfully, television is a place for that now.”
He won’t directly acknowledge it, but the response to “Zoolander 2,” with its sophomoric humor and at least one broad joke that offended the Lgbtq community, seems to have driven him back to the more substantial side of his career. Stiller’s been through career crises — cult hit “The Cable Guy” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” weren’t exactly blockbuster successes — but this time, he has a range of work in the pipeline that taps into his penchant for more dramatic fare. “Escape from Dannemora,” which focuses on the real-life prison break by inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat in upstate New York, suggests an underlying desire to exercise his filmmaking chops with serious, engaging material.
As a director, Stiller is more auteur than meets the eye. Starting with “Reality Bites” in 1994, he has continually focused on desperate, self-involved Americans driven to neurotic extremes by the boundaries that society places on them. That theme took on cartoonish extremes in the undervalued “Cable Guy” and an ambitious lyrical depth in “Walter Mitty,” while the first “Zoolander” turned the absurd competitive agendas of the fashion industry inside out. The sequel simply took that joke too far, but it may have been necessary to draw Stiller back to the kind of projects that suit him best. “I think I’m more interested in movies I can relate to on a personal level,” he said.
That has extended to his interest in new talent. Asked to single some of the rising filmmakers he admires, he started by citing young screenwriters — Michael Mitnik, whose Alfonso Gomez-Rejon-directed “The Current War” comes out later this year, and Isaac Adamson, whose Blacklist screenplay “Bubbles” (about Michael Jackson’s famous chimp) is currently being produced by Netflix. He’s also keen on the writing contributions to “Dannemora” by Brett Johnson, whose previous credits are primarily in television.
So where does that leave Stiller’s career in comedy? “Right now, we are in couples therapy,” he said. “But I am optimistic.”
The Nantucket Film Festival runs June 21 – 26.
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For over 20 years, the Nantucket Film Festival has benefited from the support of Stiller and his famous family, including his parents Jerry Stiller and late mother Anne Meara, emphasizing two areas that Ben Stiller knows well: Comedy and screenwriting. At Nantucket, he regularly hosts the All-Star Comedy Roundtable — but this year, perhaps signaling his shift in focus, he’s hosting the Screenwriter Tribute, which will honor “Spotlight” director Tom McCarthy.
See More Storytelling, Of All Kinds, Showcased at the Nantucket Film Festival
“Tom McCarthy for me epitomizes the kind of smart and emotional character-oriented storyteller that movie industry needs today,” he said in an interview ahead of the festival. “I think it’s important — in this day of huge, effects-driven franchises — to support and celebrate human stories that don’t center on aliens or robots.”
Much of Stiller’s recent work reflects that ethos. In May, he appeared in Noah Baumbach’s “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Collected”), a well-received dramedy that marked his first collaboration with the filmmaker since “While We Were Young.” It was a welcome return to one of the best actor-director relationships in Stiller’s filmography, one that taps into his penchant for affable klutzes without devolving into cheap jokes.
“I’m happy someone is making the edgy, character-oriented dramas and comedies that are the kinds of movies I grew up watching,” Stiller said. “I hope the studios will get with that program.”
In the meantime, he has embraced the changing landscape: His next starring role comes with “Brad’s Status,” writer-director Mike White’s new Amazon-produced feature, and “The Meyerowitz Stories” will premiere on Netflix later this year.
Like a lot of people, he’s not thrilled with Netflix’s day-and-date model, which minimizes the theatrical life of its movies in favor of appealing home viewers. “I love movies and want to see those kinds of movies in the theater,” he said, but acknowledged the realities of a marketplace that has increasingly allowed for more sophisticated storytelling with the new digital platforms — and, again, television. “Most of our projects are smaller budget and independent-oriented,” he said, addressing the productions currently being developed at Red Hour. “It’s harder to get those movies made now. Thankfully, television is a place for that now.”
He won’t directly acknowledge it, but the response to “Zoolander 2,” with its sophomoric humor and at least one broad joke that offended the Lgbtq community, seems to have driven him back to the more substantial side of his career. Stiller’s been through career crises — cult hit “The Cable Guy” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” weren’t exactly blockbuster successes — but this time, he has a range of work in the pipeline that taps into his penchant for more dramatic fare. “Escape from Dannemora,” which focuses on the real-life prison break by inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat in upstate New York, suggests an underlying desire to exercise his filmmaking chops with serious, engaging material.
As a director, Stiller is more auteur than meets the eye. Starting with “Reality Bites” in 1994, he has continually focused on desperate, self-involved Americans driven to neurotic extremes by the boundaries that society places on them. That theme took on cartoonish extremes in the undervalued “Cable Guy” and an ambitious lyrical depth in “Walter Mitty,” while the first “Zoolander” turned the absurd competitive agendas of the fashion industry inside out. The sequel simply took that joke too far, but it may have been necessary to draw Stiller back to the kind of projects that suit him best. “I think I’m more interested in movies I can relate to on a personal level,” he said.
That has extended to his interest in new talent. Asked to single some of the rising filmmakers he admires, he started by citing young screenwriters — Michael Mitnik, whose Alfonso Gomez-Rejon-directed “The Current War” comes out later this year, and Isaac Adamson, whose Blacklist screenplay “Bubbles” (about Michael Jackson’s famous chimp) is currently being produced by Netflix. He’s also keen on the writing contributions to “Dannemora” by Brett Johnson, whose previous credits are primarily in television.
So where does that leave Stiller’s career in comedy? “Right now, we are in couples therapy,” he said. “But I am optimistic.”
The Nantucket Film Festival runs June 21 – 26.
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- 6/21/2017
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
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