Ben Stein
Actor, Comic, Economist, Lawyer, Teacher, Novelist, Financial Expert, Journalist, Political Commentator & Renaissance Man
Ben Stein is probably the closest any man comes these days to being a true renaissance man. His financial and economics work was cited in the efforts of the recent Nobel prize winner in Economics, George Akerlof. He was also the host of the long running comedy quiz show on Comedy Central, Win Ben Stein's Money, a show that has won seven Emmys. He has written hundreds of thousands of words about financial fraud and investment policy, but two words made him a household name: "Bueller" and "Anyone, anyone?"
An extremely well known actor in movies, TV, and commercials, he is perhaps most notorious for his part of the boring teacher in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. That cameo was recently ranked as one of the 50 most famous scenes in American film.
He has written novels that the New York Times describes as "stunning," but what you have probably heard him talk about recently are "dry eyes, red eyes, and clear eyes." He worked and demonstrated and struggled for voting rights for African Americans, and he also was a speech writer for Richard Nixon and for Gerald Ford. He introduced the world to complex concepts of the politics of culture, but he also introduced the world to Jimmy Kimmel and made possible The Man Show. Stein can be seen regularly as a financial commentator for the Fox News Channel. [more...]
Ben Stein is probably the closest any man comes these days to being a true renaissance man. His financial and economics work was cited in the efforts of the recent Nobel prize winner in Economics, George Akerlof. He was also the host of the long running comedy quiz show on Comedy Central, Win Ben Stein's Money, a show that has won seven Emmys. He has written hundreds of thousands of words about financial fraud and investment policy, but two words made him a household name: "Bueller" and "Anyone, anyone?"
An extremely well known actor in movies, TV, and commercials, he is perhaps most notorious for his part of the boring teacher in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. That cameo was recently ranked as one of the 50 most famous scenes in American film.
He has written novels that the New York Times describes as "stunning," but what you have probably heard him talk about recently are "dry eyes, red eyes, and clear eyes." He worked and demonstrated and struggled for voting rights for African Americans, and he also was a speech writer for Richard Nixon and for Gerald Ford. He introduced the world to complex concepts of the politics of culture, but he also introduced the world to Jimmy Kimmel and made possible The Man Show. Stein can be seen regularly as a financial commentator for the Fox News Channel.
Ben Stein offers audiences laughter and insight, occasionally moving them to tears with his touching and endearing anecdotes. Armed only with his curmudgeonly persona and his offbeat, dry delivery, he tackles the economy and tells you how to balance life's priorities while offering an eye-opening tour of life's absurdities.
Ben Stein is either the world’s funniest economist, or the most economically well-trained funny man ... and he's definitely one of the busiest, most well-received speakers in the world. Ben Stein knows markets and theories and keeps totally up-to-date, hour by hour. He speaks to colleges and universities, businesses, private organizations, and at corporate events and conferences. Ben can talk about economics, finance, current events and, of course, Hollywood and his experiences there. Ben’s speeches are always funny, insightful, and loaded with lessons everyone needs to know. He always leaves audiences deeply thoughtful.
[less]American Culture, Politics and Social Life
Ben Stein's quirky lectures are a fascinating foray into American culture, politics, and social life. He is known for his deadpan sense of humor and brilliant comedic timing, and audiences are thrilled to spend time with one of the country's smartest, funniest, and most intriguing celebrities. Known as a gadfly of the political right, Stein's lectures bring much needed levity and humor to stuffy political debates and discussions.
Ben Stein on Life
Ben Stein is a profoundly unique individual who has had the good fortune to have "been there and done that" in a myriad of professions that many of us only dream about, see on television, or read about in the news. Always entertaining, always informative and possessing expertise in everything from law to laughs, Ben Stein will leave your audience with useful insight and inspiration.
Yes, You Can Still Retire Comfortably
Based on his book, Ben outlines steps you can take today to assure your future tomorrow. Backed up with facts and figures, he lays out exactly how much you need to save in order to maintain your standard of living, and how to invest your dollars to get the maximum return from your savings. You won't want to retire until you've heard what Ben has to say.
I have been to many conferences over my 20+ year career, and your speech at the Broadmoor was the best after dinner speech I have ever heard - entertaining and educational - particularly on a personal level.
–Rydex Investment Advisors Conference
I have been to many conferences over my 20+ year career, and your speech at the Broadmoor was the best after dinner speech I have ever heard - entertaining and educational - particularly on a personal level.
–Rydex Investment Advisors Conference
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your presentation during FPA Denver this past Sunday. I found your talk equally humorous, insightful, and inspiring. It was a terrific way to kick off a first class convention.
–Financial Planning Association
You were a joy to work with, a total pleasure, and I hope you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for speaking to our clients, for being so lovely to work with, for being such a gentleman, for being so kind and accommodating and just for being you
–Suntrust
Your balance of humour and serious commentary struck just the right balance... you are the first person I ever met to find humor in a subject like epitaxial deposition!
–Semiconductor Industry Association
I just wanted to thank you once more for the terrific time that we had with you last Monday up here in Marquette. You were a genuinely interesting person to converse with and that cannot be said of a lot of the speakers we've had up here. Some have had massive egos or a total lack of personality; can't say that with you. You were a total class act.
–Northern Michigan University
