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Forever known for his legendary "Blue Steel" look from the supermodel comedy, the New York City-born actor has played countless memorable roles throughout his career. Take a look through a few of the comedians' best performances so far.
The Watch
As senior manager of a Costco store in Ohio, Stiller's character decides to form a neighborhood watch after the murder of one of the store's security guards. The actor co-stars with Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill in this 2012 science fiction comedy.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Making a cameo appearance as a Spanish anchorman in this renowned 2004 comedy, Stiller performs alongside famed comedians Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd and Steve Carell. The film grossed over $90 million at the box office, and the sequel, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, was released in 2013.
The Marc Pease Experience
Playing the role of a high school drama teacher, the comedian's character directs a musical called The Wiz, in which characters played by Jason Schwartzman and Anna Kendrick take part.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The actor made celebrity guest appearances as himself in four episodes of this 43-time Emmy-nominated improvisational comedy TV series.
Night at the Museum
Nominated for Best Comedic Performance at the MTV Movie Awards, Stiller plays the part of Larry Daley, a divorced security guard at the American Museum of National History, in this 2006 family film.
Tropic Thunder
As star and director of the 2008 action comedy, Stiller was praised for both satirizing Hollywood effectively and launching the film into a $188 million-grossing box office success.
Greenberg
In this comedy-drama, Stiller plays a spiritually lost 40-year-old in Los Angeles who recently suffered a nervous breakdown. Despite a low box office turnout, the film received positive reviews and was named one of the Top Ten Independent Films of 2010 by the National Board of Review Awards.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
Co-starring with Vince Vaughn, the comedic star acts as an arrogant fitness guru in this 2004 sports comedy. The film was praised as a goofball comedy, and Stiller won Best Villain at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards.
Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers & Little Fockers
Playing the role of a well-meaning nurse, Stiller's character Gaylord "Greg" Focker struggles to impress his girlfriend's family when they visit for a wedding. Showcasing the talent of Robert De Niro and Owen Wilson, the first film grossed $330.4 million worldwide, won Favorite Comedy Motion Picture at the 2001 People's Choice Awards and was followed by two sequels.
Starsky & Hutch
The comedian acts as David Starsky, a Bay City cop, alongside partner Ken 'Hutch' Hutchinson, played by Owen Wilson, in this 2004 crime-action buddy cop comedy. Other well-known stars, including Vince Vaughn, Snoop Dogg, Jason Bateman and Will Ferrell, took part in the $170 million-grossing film.
Along Came Polly
As the romantic interest of Jennifer Aniston's character Polly Prince, Stiller stars as a life insurance risk analyst who, after his wife cheats on him with a scuba instructor during their honeymoon, is seeking new love. The romantic comedy made $172 million at the box office off of a $42 million budget.
Tower Heist
Stiller was paid $15 million for his role as building manager in the 2011 heist comedy, in which he co-starred with Eddie Murphy. The movie was nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture in the 2012 NAACP Image Awards.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Acting as the third sibling in a genius, dysfunctional family, Stiller plays financial whiz and red track suit-sporting Chas Tenenbaum. Wes Anderson's comedy-drama was nominated for the Best Original Screenplay at the 74th Academy Awards and was listed by Time as one of the Top 10 Troubled Genius Films of 2009.
Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa & Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Voicing Alex the Lion, a zoo animal who considers himself "the King of New York City," Stiller helped catapult this franchise to a monumental box office success. The first film grossed $532 million worldwide, the second grossed $603 million and the third grossed a whopping $746 million.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
As the star of this 2013 adventure comedy-drama, Stiller plays the role of Walter Mitty, a negative assets manager at Life magazine who goes on a journey around the world to search for a famed photojournalist. The movie grossed over $188 million worldwide and is listed on the National Board of Review's Top Ten Films of 2013.