How old was Ben Stiller in Night at the Museum?

Knowing a celebrity’s age during a specific movie can be oddly satisfying. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

In Night at the Museum, Ben Stiller took on the role at the age of:

40 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Night at the Museum was launched:

January 1, 2006

And the birth date of Ben Stiller:

November 30, 1965

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Ben Stiller during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.