If you’ve ever wondered why Ben Stiller is one of comedy’s biggest names, just look at his father. Jerry Stiller, the late comedian, enjoyed a successful career that spanned over 70 years. Ben Stiller is best known for his roles in “Meet the Parents” and “Zoolander.”
The Stiller son is a part of the group of comedic actors colloquially known as the Frat Pack, and both he and his father were well-known in Hollywood by their mid-40s.
Ice Cube (23) & O'Shea Jackson Jr. (23)
Sometimes, your son looks so much like you he ends up playing you in a film. O'Shea Jr. portrayed his N.W.A rapper turned actor father, in the 2015 biopic "Straight Outta Compton," about Ice Cube's 1980 group.
Ice Cube was a well-known rapper at 23; around the same time, his son started getting cast in films. O'Shea Jr. has since starred in many films such as "Ingrid Goes West" and "Den of Thieves."
Michael Keaton (34) & Sean Douglas (34)
Michael Keaton's son, Sean Douglas, has kept himself out of the limelight. The actor's son didn't follow his movie star dad into the film industry but made a career as a singer-songwriter.
Like his Golden Globe-winning father, Sean has received critical acclaim for his work; he even won a Grammy for his song, "Die a Happy Man."
Lloyd Bridges (39) & Jeff Bridges (39)
When your father has starred in more than 150 films, it's hard not to follow in his footsteps. Llyod's acting career inspired his sons Jeff and Beau Bridges. Jeff has been working as an actor since the early '60s and is best known for his roles in "True Grit" and "The Big Lebowski."
At this rate, it seems like Jeff may end up outshining his father when it comes to representing the Bridges name!
Mel Gibson (28) & Milo Gibson (28)
Being the acclaimed actor, it's hard to remember that Mel Gibson was once in his twenties. By 28, he had just starred in "Gallipoli," which is to this day, one of the actor's greatest films.
Gibson's son, Milo, doesn't have as many films under his belt, although he's starred in some big films, including "Hackshaw Ridge" and "All the Devil's Men."