Ben Stein

Also known as Benjamin J. Stein, Benjamin Stein, Benjamin Jeremy Stein

American actor, writer, commentator, lawyer, teacher, humorist

Key facts

Born: Benjamin Jeremy Stein , ( 1944-11-25 ) November 25, 1944 (age 81) , Washington, D.C. , U.S.
Education: Columbia University ( BA ), Yale University ( JD )
Occupations: Writer lawyer economist actor comedian commentator
Years active: 1970–present (writer and lawyer), 1986–present (actor and comedian)
Television: Win Ben Stein's Money
Political party: Republican
Spouses: Alexandra Denman ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1968 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1974 ) ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1977 )
Father: Herbert Stein
Website: benstein .com

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Benjamin
Family name: Stein
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Washington, D.C.
Father: Herbert Stein
Occupation: voice actor
Employer: University of California, Santa Cruz
Political party: Republican Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Official website: www.benstein.com
Image: Ben Stein 2011.jpg
Residence: Beverly Hills

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Commons category: Ben Stein
date of birth: 1944-11-25
name in native language: Ben Stein
start of work period: 1970-00-00
writing language: English language

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Encyclopedic overview

Benjamin Jeremy Stein (born November 25, 1944) is an American writer, lawyer, actor, comedian, and commentator on political and economic issues. He began his career as a speechwriter for U.S. presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford before entering the entertainment field as an actor, comedian, and game show host. His screen roles include the economics teacher in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, being the host of Win Ben Stein's Money, and as Dr. Arthur Neuman in The Mask and Son of the Mask. Stein also co-wrote and starred in the controversial 2008 film Expelled which was widely criticized for promoting pseudoscientific intelligent design creationist claims. Stein is the son of economist and writer Herbert Stein, who worked at the White House under President Nixon. As an actor, he is known for his droning, monotonous delivery. In comedy, Stein is known for his deadpan delivery.

Early life and education

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