Ben Stiller Remembers His Father, Jerry Stiller: ‘He Loved Connecting With People’ | Sunday TODAY
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- In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist talks to actor Ben Stiller via video chat about his father, Jerry Stiller, who died earlier this month. “It's been really heartwarming to see how much he touched people, how beloved by people he was,” Stiller says. “I think the way that you feel with a parent … their spirit is something that's so much a part of me that I hold onto.”
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Ben Stiller Remembers His Father, Jerry Stiller: ‘He Loved Connecting With People’ | Sunday TODAY
I wish you would of mention king of Queens ,he was so great on that show ,RIP.JERRY
Was thinking the same thing! There were a few similarities between that character & the one on Seinfeld, but Arthur had more sweetness & vulnerability, all played beautifully by Jerry Stiller. Arthur was instrumental to the success of that show. Fun to see Stiller & Meara on old Tattle Tales game shows! Their love seemed so genuine, and is reflected by their lovely son. Thanks for the laughs, and my best to their families.
He was great on king of queens,never missed it
Yea, I loved 🥰 him on there, Arthur ❤️
Great family Jerry is a legend!
so this how he looks like in real life
Jerry was one of the funniest Men on this Planet.
He was an old school gem! One of the kind!
Next to Tim Conway and Harvey Korman!
How do you know that? Family member? I think he was an amazing actor, but I am not arrogant enough to say anything more about someone I didn't know personally.
I love watching him in King of Queens he made that show great comedian!
Seinfeld May have survived without him but he gave that show such a lift. King of Queens never would have worked without him
I love King of Queens, watching all the episodes on the NBC app Peacock currently. It was a well written show with other very talented actors but I don’t know if it coulda made it without him as Arthur Spooner
You ain’t lying. Arthur was so fun and funny.
Great interview. You can tell how much Ben loves his father by the light he has in his eyes talking about him.
🙂🌟👍🏻
“Rest Well, Jerry Stiller.” Ben is one of my absolute fav creative artists. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world.
Him and both his parents are amazing. Just a great family.
Arthur spooner was the best! Currently watching king of queens just for him.
I am hoping KoQ makes it to a streaming service soon, looking fwd to starting at S1-E1 !!
So many great scenes! I loved the one whete Arthur asks Doug to help him send back a package of deodorant that gave him a rash, and it turned out to be industrial glue (or something).
I loved how he called him "Douglas."
Same! From lockdown London England
Yes, great role of his many roles.. god bless him. He gave us so many laughs..
It has been 20 yrs since I lost my parents...think of them everyday...and still miss them terribly ...
Condolences to the Stiller family. I watched him first on Seinfeld and he was hilarious. I lost my father 6 years ago to agent orange exposure in Vietnam working on planes. He did 3 tours and served 22 years. He was the best dad and I still feel the void because we spent a lot of time together.
You will be with him again in Heaven when you die if you believe.
Your dad is a hero
I never knew how much he looked like his dad...wow! I never watched Seinfeld but laughed so hard watching him on Queens as the neurotic dad. His timing with the others on Queens was impeccable! A natural who absolutely loved his work!
Just a perfectly beautiful interview. A devoted son sharing the love of his Dad, we could feel the profound depth between father and son in the interview.
We shall never forget Jerry Stiller, he lives on through his son. Thank you
A tremendous loss in so many ways to so many people. He brought laughter to a countless number of people over the years, including me.
This brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful interview! Loved him on Seinfeld! Rest in peace, Jerry Stiller. ✨
He was amazing on king of queens.
Ben your father is in your face! Every time you see yourself you’ll see him...he’ll live on forever! This was a great interview!
I'm old enough to remember Stiller and Meara. Even though I was young -- I still "got" their humor. So talented and I'm sure seeing their son's success brought them both great joy. I lost my dad, six years ago. It's surreal to lose a parent. A very personal private journey. (And my dad was stationed in Livorno in WWII.) Such a great generation.
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Jerry stiller was an absolute legend RIP 💙
Jerry was beyond fabulous. God was showing off when Jerry was made.
A Rose still grows beyond the wall.
Well said
With all the happy stories of his father you could see the bitteraweet tears in his eyes. But the love was incredible.
Ben looks good. I’m relieved. My heart is still grieving, as I relate to Jerry’s work on a personal level.
I would have paid a high price to hang out just one day at Mr. Stiller's house. He cracked me up. He was what I call a 'dangerous comedian', in that he could make you die of hysterics. Whether it was 'The king of Queens', 'Sienfeld', or anything he ever did, he was such a 'great guy'...he always lifted my spirits, and brought me so much laughter, especially in such hard times. (Well now, I guess we're 'gonna have to play reruns!♥️)
Jerry Stiller was hilarious in Seinfeld and King of Queens. I had so many good laughs watching him perform with the casts. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. It sounds like he was a very nice man, wonderful father and husband.
I find it weird they didn’t mention King of Queens. I think his role on that show had more impact than Seinfeld
I miss Jerry Stiller. He was such a funny and awesome man. Rest In Peace Jerry. 😔
Your Dad Ben was so funny. Thanks for the years of laughter. Rip
@UNDERTAKERSFANZ o.k.
UNDERTAKERSFANZ lmaooo. It’s sad, are you actually a black man talking like this???
He was one of the best - he will be missed.
What an amazing and humbling interview. King of Queens really helped pass the time and keep my mind off things when i was deployed. RIP Jerry and my prayers for his family.
Jerry was outstanding in everything he did! He will be greatly missed
He will always be Frank Costanza to me. Loved him! RIP, Mr. Stiller ❤️
Loved how Jerry Stiller could look absolutely angry or annoyed in a role, but at the same time be absolutely hilarious! He cracked me up on King of Queens! R.I.P. Jerry Stiller!
Ben is an icon of our generation and his father was responsible for bringing laughter to millions for decades. R.I.P. Daddy Stiller
"Arthur Spooner" one of the funniest inlaws ever on TV, still watch "King of Queens" in reruns, RIP Jerry, thanks for all the laughs, you are missed..
He was brilliant. He is enormously missed and is irreplaceable.
You can tell that at the end of the interview that Ben was having to keep it together to not break down. Such a profound loss of an amazing man.
I love this family the stiller have always warmed my heart ever since I was a kid. Ben is one of my faves Jerry really left a lasting impression on the world.
Just a beautiful interview thank you Ben for sharing great moments with your dad❤ thank you Willy for this beautiful interview such kindness💓❤
92.....what a Wonderful Life 🙏
So sorry for their loss, I’ve watched Jerry Stiller for years and he was just the best. His memory will live on forever.
This was a absolutely wonderful interview but I have to come back another time and watch it because I have too many tears right now. Jerry Stiller was beloved by people from every Walk of Life I'm so glad that his son Ben is still here to carry on through him. I'm so sad that Ben now has two parents that are gone.
This was a good interview. He showed a lot of strength through this interview.
I absolutely loved your dad. So funny. RIP Jerry.
My god this mans just the sweetest, he included everyone else and knowing that so many of us can’t see our loved ones, can’t be beside them when they pass, it’s heartbreaking. Rip Jerry stiller.
We will all remember the laughs and humor your family has blessed us all with. Thank You ☺️ My deepest condolences ❤️
Ben, Gut wrenched for you, sincere condolences from Hong Kong, May the angels be watching over him. 😇
He brought so much to everything he was apart of always a joy to see him in action
I loved that man, the funniest man ever born! I’m have missed him lately and will always miss him.
I really enjoyed them both... Laughter
So sorry for Bens loss. May he rest in peace. Ty for sharing!!!!
I grew up watching Stiller and Meara, I remember watching them on Merv, Mike Douglas a show called Tattletales and the list goes on and on they brought family so many laughs over the years.
Thank you for sharing your parents with us over the years. It is great to watch you grow in the business and continue to bring joy and laughter to millions of people just as your parents did.
Stay safe, stay strong and please continue to shine the light that is in your heart when you are ready to.
Good interview, and our deepest condolences to you Ben and family...I lost my both parents within a 10 month period....I miss the things we did, without realizing until you can do it any longer. Shalom!
thank you for sharing your parentswithme so sorry for your loss but so glad you have your memories. Iwill never forget them.
Man what a great great man. RIP.
Yes thanks so much for sharing your lovely Dads words with us all when we have such joy in his many blessings of his body of work.
My favorite actor of all time, Jerry
Stiller! So sad he passed
Jerry was blessed. Not only does he have a great legacy with his children but also his body of work!
I noticed too that he was really such a sweet quiet man in real life. I really enjoyed his work.
May his memory be a blessing to you and your family. ❤
LOVE The Stillers Very Funny Down 2 Earth Miss U Jerry GOD Rest Your Soul Bless Your 🙏 Family ❤
Loved watching his parents great comedy time!!!!! RIP. 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I didn't know the crazy funny Dad on Seinfeld was his Father. He was a fine actor and he just made the show, the yelling at George, seemed so real😂 RIP Ben.
Tamie Miller rip jerry ! Yes I just realized Ben was his son after his fathers death to . Both talented actors
Arthur Spooner was the best! I am so sorry for your loss Jerry, I lost my dad on March 29 of this year as well. Remember the good times :) God Bless
King of Queens I loved Arthur Spooner. That show was great! Still watching reruns of Doug & Carrie. Great chemistry!
Yep. And between Arthur and Carrie. Surprisingly tender moments out of his crazy when he was fatherly towards her.
To each their own, but I found him to be a lot more funnier as Frank Costanza in Seinfeld, never really liked The King Of Queens that much.
Every time I see Jerry talking out of character, he seemed like he was such a sweet, nice man.
Seeing Ben light up talking about him, I believe it for sure.
My condolences Ben. Your Father has made me laugh so hard over the years. He blessed his audiences with his comedy.😇
Our hearts go out to you Ben. You father was one of the funniest men I’ve ever seen.
The stiller family is pure talent.
Loved Loved Loved Jerry Stiller!!!
Pure talent Ann and Jerry Ben the greatest
He will be deeply missed. He had the charisma and persona for all the acting roles he played. RIP
Jerry was such a great man and hilarious guy loved him
I'm shocked, he was the best part of The King of Queens! He's was such a precious actor! Jerry, you will live on in our memories! Rest in piece.
Loved that man!
What a GREAT MAN ! Jerry really new he was as an artist! Jerry and his wife brought so much enjoy 2 so many people!
I LOVE this guy!! Great actor, very funny & so handsome! 😊
I'm so sorry for your loss Ben, I know the pain of losing a parent also. My mother died in 2015 of Dementia and it is very heartbreaking. God bless you and your family.
R.I.P. Jerry 🙏💙
R.I.P. Jerry. I’ve always been a fan of your intensity. You’ll be missed
Jerry was one of a kind!!❤😂
Ben is alot like him. Both very talented.
I was just a kid at the time.....so I can't remember any of their routines...but I certainly recall seeing Stiller & Meara on Ed Sullivan. I was probably more into Topo Gigot ( the Italian mouse ) in those days. LOVED Frank Costanza.
Jerry Stiller was one if the greatest comedians of all times...Still watch King of Queens just to get to see him...
We love Ben and Jerry stiller❤️
R.I.P. sorry for your great lost. Really it's bad that he is gone he was a great father I'm sure.
Jerry was amazing, his comedic genius will live on forever. 🤣😂🤣
Truly a legend!
I love Jerry and Ben stiller. Great actors, comedians, & seems like really good people
Rest in Peace Jerry! Big fan, you will be loved and missed forever more.
Ben, your parents were comedy classcs! I grew up watching them and laughing with them for years!! Then to see your Dad on Seinfeld where he was so amazing...whata gist!!! Bless them both!!!
HE was super fantastic and beyond entertaining. Loved every part he played. Thanks so much for all the laughs.
I m a huge Stiller fan, of all three. I remember a teen magazine back in the 70 s had a photo of Ben with his celebrate father Jerry, on the streets in NY.
He was awesome I'm going to miss him rip
It's wonderful when the children of stars speak so warmly about their parents. We see the public side they see the private and in Jerry's case both were the same. He was a mensch. RIP dear funny man. We will be enjoying your work for many years to come. :o)
Jerry was so awesome! He and Kevin and Leah working together, it was the best of comedy!
Oh my God he was loved by millions God bless the family
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condolences thank you for sharing!
Two talented actors.
This is amazing
Loved him On Seinfeld and the king of queens
Imagine having such a great career, then having the ending be so beloved by so many people, and setting up your son to be one of the most well respected comedic movie actors of a generation. Jerry lived the American dream.
Beautiful interview
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Love that family ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Just a wonderful blessed family ❣️
Jerry was one of the funniest actors out there. He and Anne did a great job raising their two kids. We never heard bad things about Ben or his sister in the media.
King of Queens would’ve been completely unwatchable without
Arthur Spooner.
It certainly wouldn't have lasted 9 seasons without Jerry.
I love this whole family. I started watching Anne and Jerry on the Ed Sullivan Show. I am happy that Ben is following in their shoes. Each of them always bringing their best, and glowing with love. ❤
His changing so much like his dad.
Loved his comedic genius...RIP!
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