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"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" (1993): Season 2: Episode 21 -- Superman is forced to get a lawyer when someone he saves sues him for damages incurred during the rescue.
"CBS News Sunday Morning" (1979): : -- Ben Stein has some thoughts on how to get through the recession. His advice? Get a dog.
The Day My Parents Ran Away (1993) -- An irresponsible teen examines his life after his fed-up parents leave him to fend for himself.
"CBS News Sunday Morning" (1979): : -- Ben Stein thinks the current economic crisis is a crisis of confidence. Roughly 92 percent of Americans are still employed. How about more cheerleading and less fear mongering?
"CBS News Sunday Morning" (1979): : -- Contributor Ben Stein wants Americans to remember that money doesn't equal happiness. We must not forget that recessions are only temporary.

Overview

Date of Birth:
25 November 1944, Washington, District of Columbia, USA more
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
Ben Stein (Benjamin J. Stein) was born on Nov. 25, 1944 in Washington... more
Trivia:
2000: Appeared at the Republican National Convention honoring George W. Bush... more
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Down 5% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(46 articles)
Lost – The John Hughes Edition?
 (From TVovermind.com. 31 October 2009, 6:05 PM, PDT)
Creation picked up
 (From JoBlo. 25 September 2009, 4:23 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Benjamin J. Stein | Benjamin Stein
US TV Schedule:
Sun. Nov. 82:00 AMBRAVO Dave  more

Filmography

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Actor
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Family Guy" (1999)   Rabbi Goldberg (2 episodes, 2003-2009) 2009 - 8.8 (45,501)
AKAs:
  • Padre de familia (USA: Spanish title)
2 TV episodes:
- 2. "The Fairly OddParents" (2001)   The Pixies / 5 characters not shown (6 episodes, 2004-2008) 2008 - 7.7 (2,227)
- 3. "The Emperor's New School" (2006)   Mr. Purutu (3 episodes, 2006-2007) 2007 - 6.1 (172)
- 4. Mayor Dog (2006) (TV) (voice) Narrator 2006 - -
- 5. The Fairly OddParents in Fairy Idol (2006) (TV) Pixies / Sanderson 2006 - 6.7 (53)
- 6. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005)   Frank Jenkins (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 7.0 (14)
1 TV episode:
- 7. "Game Show Moments Gone Bananas" (2005) Host 2005 - 7.7 (17)
- 8. Son of the Mask (2005)   Dr. Neuman 2005 - 2.0 (14,162)
AKAs:
  • Die Maske 2 - Die nächste Generation (Germany)
- 9. "King of the Hill" (1997)   Quizmaster (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 7.7 (2,858)
1 TV episode:
- 10. The Fairly OddParents in School's Out! The Musical (2004) (TV) (voice) Head Pixie / Sanderson the Pixie 2004 - 7.6 (138)
- 11. "Do Over" (2002)   Teacher (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 9.0 (229)
- 12. Santa vs. the Snowman 3D (2002)   (voice) 'Spunky' the Elf 2002 - 6.8 (202)
AKAs:
  • Santa vs. the Snowman (USA: alternative title)
- 13. "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius" (2002)   Giggles the Clown (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 6.2 (935)
- 14. Osmosis Jones (2001) (uncredited) Doc 2001 - 6.1 (9,898)
- 15. "Lloyd in Space" (2001)   Ranger Wormy (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 6.2 (133)
1 TV episode:
- 16. "The Drew Carey Show" (1995)   Heavenly Guide (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 7.4 (2,850)
- 17. "The Man Show" (1999)   Juggy University Professor (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 6.4 (780)
1 TV episode:
- 18. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999)   (1 episode, 2000) 2000 - 5.0 (244)
AKAs:
  • The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
- 19. Wakko's Wish (1999) (V)   (voice) Desire Fulfillment Coordinator 1999 - 6.5 (469)
AKAs:
  • Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish (USA: complete title)
- 20. "Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain" (1998)   Rockin' Johnny Hot (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 6.1 (138)
1 TV episode:
- 21. "The Hughleys" (1998)   Dr. Mopp (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 4.5 (194)
- 22. "Pinky and the Brain" (1995)   Francis 'Pip' Pumphandle (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 8.5 (2,300)
1 TV episode:
- 23. "Hercules" (1998)   Trivia (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 6.2 (679)
AKAs:
  • Disney's Hercules (USA: complete title)
- 24. Casper Meets Wendy (1998) (TV) (uncredited) Lawyer 1998 - 4.4 (1,281)
- 25. "Rugrats" (1991)   Bingo Caller (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 7.9 (3,212)
1 TV episode:
- 26. Breakfast with Einstein (1998) (TV) Jack 1998 - 3.2 (140)
- 27. "Muppets Tonight" (1996)   The Sad And Lonely Man That Science Has Left Dr. Honeydew (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 8.1 (234)
AKAs:
  • Les muppets (France)
- 28. "The Secret Files of the SpyDogs" (1998) Additional Voices (unknown episodes) 1998 - 6.3 (26)
- 29. Santa vs. the Snowman (1997) (TV) (voice) 'Spunky' the Elf 1997 - 8.1 (57)
- 30. "Total Security" (1997)   Sam Hinkle (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 4.8 (29)
1 TV episode:
- 31. Casper: A Spirited Beginning (1997) (TV) Grocer 1997 - 4.0 (972)
- 32. "101 Dalmatians: The Series" (1997)   Waiter (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 5.6 (125)
AKAs:
  • 101 Dalmatians (USA: short title)
- 33. "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" (1994)   Dr. Ben Stein / Lionel Stein (9 episodes, 1996-1997) 1997 - 8.2 (1,172)
- 34. A Smile Like Yours (1997) (voice) Clinic Video Narrator 1997 - 4.7 (747)
- 35. "Murphy Brown" (1988)   Williams (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 7.1 (1,112)
- 36. "Seinfeld" (1990)   Shellbach (1 episode, 1997) 1997 - 9.4 (34,000)
1 TV episode:
- 37. "Earthworm Jim" (1995)   Additional Voices (7 episodes, 1995-1996) 1996 - 8.0 (368)
7 TV episodes: 2 episodes not shown.
- 38. "Bruno the Kid" (1996) Professor Wisenstein (unknown episodes) 1996 - 4.7 (69)
- 39. House Arrest (1996) Ralph Doyle 1996 - 5.2 (3,118)
- 40. Toonstruck (1996) (VG) Sam Schmaltz 1996 - 8.4 (107)
- 41. "The Marshal" (1995)   Ben (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 7.8 (40)
- 42. "Live Shot" (1995)   Hal / Herb (2 episodes, 1995) 1995 - 8.7 (21)
- 43. "Freakazoid!" (1995)   H.A. Futterman (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 8.6 (1,165)
- 44. "Married with Children" (1987)   Thomas (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 8.7 (14,395)
AKAs:
  • Married... with Children (USA: promotional title)
- 45. Casper (1995) Mr. Rugg 1995 $282M 5.7 (23,646)
- 46. "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" (1993)   Pro Lawyer (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 7.1 (3,361)
AKAs:
  • Lois & Clark
  • The New Adventures of Superman (UK)
- 47. Miami Rhapsody (1995) Rabbi 1995 - 5.2 (1,821)
- 48. "Tales from the Crypt" (1989)   Andrews (1 episode, 1995) 1995 - 8.1 (3,385)
AKAs:
  • HBO's Tales from the Crypt
- 49. "The Mask" (1995) Dr. Arthur Neuman (unknown episodes) 1995 - 7.2 (377)
- 50. Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1994) School Teacher 1994 - 4.6 (11,070)
- 51. "Hearts Afire" (1992)   Mr. Starnes (2 episodes, 1993-1994) 1994 - 6.7 (45)
- 52. The Mask (1994) (as Benjamin J. Stein) Dr. Arthur Neuman 1994 $321M 6.6 (64,935)
- 53. North (1994) Curator 1994 - 4.2 (6,019)
- 54. Mr. Write (1994) (uncredited) Eliott 1994 - 3.4 (111)
- 55. My Girl 2 (1994) Stanley Rosenfeld 1994 - 4.7 (5,187)
- 56. The Day My Parents Ran Away (1993) (TV)   (as Benjamin J. Stein) Dr. Lillianfarb 1993 - 3.5 (83)
AKAs:
  • Missing Parents (Australia) (USA: alternative title)
- 57. "Full House" (1987)   Elliot Warner (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 6.1 (6,467)
- 58. Me and the Kid (1993) Fred Herbert 1993 - 5.0 (114)
- 59. Dennis the Menace (1993)   Boss 1993 $117M 4.9 (10,435)
AKAs:
  • Dennis (UK)
- 60. "Animaniacs" (1993)   Francis 'Pip' Pumphandle (1 episode) 1993 - 8.3 (2,540)
AKAs:
  • Animaniacs (UK)
  • Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs (USA: complete title)
1 TV episode:
- 61. "Melrose Place" (1992)   Loan Officer (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 5.8 (2,096)
1 TV episode:
- 62. Mastergate (1992) (TV) Marvin Rotweiler 1992 - 6.7 (32)
- 63. Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) Walter 1992 - 5.8 (8,005)
- 64. "Salute Your Shorts" (1991)   Dr. Kahn (1 episode, 1992) 1992 - 9.0 (1,466)
- 65. "MacGyver" (1985)   Major Snead (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 8.0 (5,714)
1 TV episode:
- 66. Soapdish (1991) (as Benjamin Stein) Nitwit Executive 1991 - 6.1 (6,423)
- 67. "The Wonder Years" (1988)   Mr. Cantwell (12 episodes, 1989-1991) 1991 - 8.9 (6,536)
- 68. "Charles in Charge" (1984)   Stanley Willard (4 episodes, 1987-1990) 1990 - 6.3 (561)
- 69. Ghostbusters II (1989)   Public Works Official 1989 $215M 6.1 (40,725)
AKAs:
  • Ghostbusters 2 (USA: video box title)
- 70. Easy Wheels (1989) Preacher 1989 - 3.9 (110)
- 71. Frankenstein General Hospital (1988) Dr. Who 1988 - 2.8 (106)
- 72. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)   Wichita Airport Representative 1987 - 7.5 (28,859)
AKAs:
  • Planes, Trains and Automobiles (USA: video box title)
- 73. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986) Economics Teacher 1986 - 7.9 (73,639)
- 74. The Wild Life (1984) Surplus Salesman 1984 - 5.4 (832)
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (2008) (written by) 2008 - 3.7 (7,182)
- 2. Murder in Mississippi (1990) (TV) (article) (suggestion) 1990 - 7.1 (223)
- 3. The Boost (1988) (book "Ludes: A Ballad of the Drug and the Dream") (as Benjamin Stein) 1988 - 5.8 (832)
Miscellaneous Crew
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood (2004) (TV) (archive materials) 2004 - 4.9 (152)
- 2. "All's Fair" (1976) consultant (unknown episodes) 1976 - 7.3 (7)
Producer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Turn Ben Stein On" (1999) executive producer (unknown episodes) 1999 - 3.1 (10)
Music Department
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Turn Ben Stein On" (1999) composer: theme music (unknown episodes) 1999 - 3.1 (10)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. My First Mister (2001)   (special thanks) 2001 - 7.2 (3,301)
AKAs:
  • Mein erster richtiger Freund (Germany: TV title)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "The Joy Behar Show" (2009)   Himself (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - -
1 TV episode:
- 2. "Larry King Live" (1985)   Himself (6 episodes, 2000-2009) 2009 - 5.8 (388)
- 3. "Glenn Beck" (2009)   Economist / Himself (2 episodes, 2009) 2009 - -
2 TV episodes:
- 4. Ben Stein: It's Trivial (2008) (VG) Himself 2008 - -
- 5. "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005)   Himself (5 episodes, 2005-2008) 2008 - 7.0 (14)
- 6. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003)   Himself / Himself - Guest (7 episodes, 2003-2008) 2008 - 6.3 (1,033)
AKAs:
  • Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
- 7. "Tavis Smiley" (2004)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 5.6 (86)
1 TV episode:
- 8. "The Hour" (2005)   Himself (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 6.2 (195)
AKAs:
  • CBC News: The Hour (Canada: English title: long title)
1 TV episode:
- 9. Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed (2008) Himself - Host 2008 - 3.7 (7,182)
- 10. The 22nd Annual Genesis Awards (2008) (TV) Himself 2008 - -
- 11. "America's Most Smartest Model" (2007)   Himself - Host (2 episodes, 2007) 2007 - 6.3 (40)
- 12. Your Mommy Kills Animals (2007) 2007 - 6.2 (98)
- 13. Fired! (2007) Himself 2007 - 5.5 (258)
- 14. Totally Awesome (2006) (TV) (uncredited) Himself - The Narrator 2006 - 5.5 (846)
- 15. "The O'Reilly Factor" (1996)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 3.3 (1,689)
- 16. "Your World w/ Neil Cavuto" (1996)   Himself (2 episodes, 2005) 2005 - 2.7 (56)
- 17. "The Big Story" (2000)   Himself (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 1.3 (36)
1 TV episode:
- 18. "I Love the '90s: Part Deux" (2005) Himself 2005 - 7.4 (261)
- 19. "My Coolest Years" (2004) Himself (Geeks) (unknown episodes) 2004 - 6.3 (23)
- 20. "Frontline" (1983)   Himself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 8.5 (201)
- 21. "Dennis Miller" (2004)   Himself (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 4.7 (46)
1 TV episode:
- 22. Rated 'R': Republicans in Hollywood (2004) (TV) Himself 2004 - 4.9 (152)
- 23. "Celebrity Blackjack" (2004)   Himself (2 episodes, 2004) 2004 - 2.9 (8)
- 24. "TV Land Moguls" (2004)   Himself (unknown episodes) 2004 - 5.4 (18)
AKAs:
  • TV Moguls (Australia)
- 25. "Paula Zahn Now" (2003)   Himself (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 5.8 (5)
1 TV episode:
- 26. "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn" (2002)   Himself (1 episode, 2003) 2003 - 7.2 (182)
- 27. The New Face of Late Night TV (2003) (TV) Himself 2003 - 4.4 (6)
- 28. "Hollywood Squares" (1998)   Guest Appearance (10 episodes, 1998-2003) 2003 - 5.0 (175)
AKAs:
  • H² (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  • H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
10 TV episodes: 5 episodes not shown.
- 29. "Pet Star" (2003)   Judge (4 episodes, 2002-2003) 2003 - 6.8 (7)
- 30. "Star Search" (1983) Judge (unknown episodes, 2002-2003) 2002 - 4.5 (72)
- 31. Silver Spring: Story of an American Suburb (2002) (TV) Himself 2002 - -
- 32. "Win Ben Stein's Money" (1997)   Himself - Host / Host (44 episodes, 1997-2002) 2002 - 7.0 (200)
- 33. The Most Outrageous Game Show Moments (2002) (TV) Co-Host 2002 - 8.0 (72)
- 34. The Last Editor (2002) (TV) Himself 2002 - -
- 35. "Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy" (2002) Himself (unknown episodes) 2002 - 8.3 (240)
- 36. "Weakest Link" (2001)   Himself (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 5.1 (200)
AKAs:
  • The Weakest Link USA (UK: promotional title)
1 TV episode:
- 37. "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999)   Himself (5 episodes, 1999-2001) 2001 - 5.0 (244)
AKAs:
  • The Late Late Show (USA: short title)
- 38. Starz! 10th Anniversary (2001) (TV) Host 2001 - -
- 39. "The Man Show" (1999)   Himself (2 episodes, 2000-2001) 2001 - 6.4 (780)
- 40. "Biography" (1987)   Himself (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 8.0 (266)
1 TV episode:
- 41. "Turn Ben Stein On" (1999) Himself (unknown episodes) 1999 - 3.1 (10)
- 42. "Blind Date" (1999/I)   Himself (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 4.7 (149)
AKAs:
  • Cupid Confidential (Europe: English title)
1 TV episode:
- 43. "Shasta McNasty" (1999)   Himself (1 episode, 1999) 1999 - 5.5 (160)
AKAs:
  • Shasta (USA: second season title)
- 44. "Match Game" (1998) Himself / panelist (unknown episodes) 1998 - 6.0 (11)
- 45. Men in White (1998) (TV)   Himself 1998 - 2.3 (738)
AKAs:
  • National Lampoon's Men in White (USA: alternative title)
- 46. "The Daily Show" (1996)   Himself (2 episodes, 1997-1998) 1998 - 9.0 (24)
AKAs:
  • A Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
  • Jon Stewart (Australia)
  • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (USA: new title)
  • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Global Edition (International: English title: cut version)
- 47. Dave (1993) Himself 1993 - 6.8 (19,436)
- 48. "CBS News Sunday Morning" (1979)   Himself - Commentator (1 episode) 1979 - 8.0 (70)
AKAs:
  • Sunday Morning
1 TV episode:
Archive Footage
- 1. "The Daily Show"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. Be Funny (2008) Himself
- 3. "The O'Reilly Factor"  
1 TV episode:
- 4. The Speeches of Richard Nixon (1995) (V) Himself (listens to farewell speech)

Additional Details

Other Works:
Worked as a White House speechwriter on economic matters during the Richard Nixon administration. more
Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 6 Articles more
Genres:
Comedy | Game-Show | Family | Animation more
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Character Name In Title | Non Fiction | Cult Favorite | Dog more

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