Ben Stein
Date of birth: 1944-11-25
Place of birth: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Benjamin Jeremy "Ben" Stein (born November 25, 1944) is an American actor, writer, lawyer, and commentator on political and economic issues. He attained early success as a speechwriter for American presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Later he entered the entertainment field and became an actor, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning game show host. Stein has frequently written commentaries on economic, political, and social issues, along with financial advice to individual investors. He is the son of economist and writer Herbert Stein,[1] who worked at the White House under President Nixon. His sister, Rachel, is also a writer. While as a character actor he is well-known for his droning, monotone delivery, in real life he is a public speaker on a wide range of economic and social issues. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Stein, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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House Arrest
1996-08-14
High-schooler Grover Beindorf and his younger sister Stacy decide that their parents, Janet and Ned,
Santa vs. the Snowman
2002-11-01
A lonely snowman finds Santa's workshop. But when he sets off the perimeter alarms and is chased awa
Dave
1993-05-07
A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret
Casper
1995-05-26
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey
Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
2008-04-18
Pro-intelligent design scholars and scientists are often chastised, fired or denied tenured position
The Day My Parents Ran Away
1993-12-13
An irresponsible teen examines his life after his fed-up parents leave him to fend for himself.
Me and the Kid
1993-10-22
A lonely and emotionally neglected rich kid forms an attachment to one of the men who kidnap him dur
Ghostbusters II
1989-06-16
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff
The Wild Life
1984-09-28
Eighties teen romp involving Bill and his new apartment, Jim and his rebellious antics, Tom and his
The Fairly OddParents: School's Out! The Musical
2005-06-14
It’s the last day of school, and the kids of Dimmsdale eagerly await the start of those fun-filled m
All the President's Men Revisited
2013-04-21
The Watergate case was the original game changer of America politics. How has Watergate changed the
Game Show Moments Gone Bananas
2008-01-01
Relive the most outrageous moments, outtakes and bloopers from popular game shows all around the wor
Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish
1999-12-20
The Warner Brothers (and the Warner Sister) go on a quest to find a fallen wishing star to help Dot
The Fairly OddParents: Fairly OddBaby
2008-02-18
Poof comes into existence when Cosmo and Wanda decide to have a child of their own, and Timmy wishes
The Fairly OddParents: Fairy Idol
2006-05-09
Norm the Genie returns and tricks Cosmo and Wanda into disliking Timmy by replacing him with a selfi
Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood
2004-09-14
Arnold "The Governator" Schwarzenegger and Mel Gibson aren't the only conservative thinkers in Tinse
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986-06-11
After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for t
North
1994-07-22
Eleven-year-old North has had it with his parents. They are always busy with their careers and don't
Breakfast with Einstein
1998-05-24
The outrageously wisecracking Cheech Marin unleashes the laughs as the voice of a smart-alecky dog n
The Mask
1994-07-29
When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask containing the spirit of the Norse god
My Girl 2
1994-02-11
Vada Sultenfuss has a holiday coming up, and an assignment: to do and essay on someone she admires a
Men in White
1998-08-16
National Lampoon's Men in White is a straight-to-television satirical parody of contemporary science
Frankenstein General Hospital
1988-03-11
A mad doctor puts together a new body by using body parts he steals from a mortuary at the hospital
Easy Wheels
1989-09-29
A group of leather-clad bikers are on the trail of the female bikers who are stealing babies all ove
A Smile Like Yours
1997-08-27
A comedy about a couple who cannot conceive a baby
Mastergate
1992-11-01
A "play on words" about a fictional political scandal concerning covert arms deals and double-dealin
Honeymoon in Vegas
1992-08-28
On her deathbed, a mother makes her son promise never to get married, which scars him with psycholog
The Last Sharknado: It's About Time
2018-08-19
Our hero Fin has battled sharks all over the globe, but in this last installment he will tackle the
Miami Rhapsody
1995-01-27
Even though Gwyn Marcus is engaged to her boyfriend, Matt, she is still afraid of commitment. While
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
1997-09-09
Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young
Son of the Mask
2005-02-11
Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mas
Dennis the Menace
1993-06-09
Mr. Wilson's ever-present annoyance comes in the form of one mischievous kid named Dennis. But he'll
Ri¢hie Ri¢h
1994-12-19
Billionaire heir Richie Rich has it all, including Reggie Jackson as a batting coach and Claudia Sch
Soapdish
1991-05-31
Celeste Talbert is the star of the long-running soap opera "The Sun Also Sets." With the show's rati
Who Is Ferris Bueller?
2006-01-10
A short documentary that looks at the qualities that define the title character in the classic film
The World According to Ben Stein
2006-01-10
Ben Stein looks at his career and the importance of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" in his life.
Fired!
2007-06-05
When actress Annabelle Gurwitch was fired from a play by Woody Allen, she wondered how she would cop
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
1987-11-26
An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a numb
Totally Awesome
2006-11-07
Do you prefer to wax on or wax off? Preacher won't let you dance? Well then, put Baby in the corner
Ri¢hie Ri¢h
1994-12-19
Billionaire heir Richie Rich has it all, including Reggie Jackson as a batting coach and Claudia Sch
Casper Meets Wendy
1998-09-10
When a warlock threatens Wendy the Good Little Witch, she and her aunts hide out at a resort where C
The Making of Ferris Bueller's Day Off: Production Stories
2006-01-10
The cast and crew of Ferris Bueller's Day Off share memories of making the film.
The Wedding Frame
2004-11-23
Lois is planning her wedding to Dr. Dave with help from Ginger. Rather than being a joyous time, it'
Mr. Write
1994-05-06
Aspiring writer (with no talent) gets a job on a TV commercial, falls for an advertising executive.