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Stiller Reveals Shocking Realities of Pro Bowlers' Lives
4 Apr
Summary
- Ben Stiller produced a docuseries on the PBA Tour.
- He gutterballed the ceremonial first ball at the premiere.
- Stiller was shocked by the financial struggles of pro bowlers.

Actor Ben Stiller has revisited his early career connections to bowling with the March 16 premiere of his five-part docuseries, 'Born to Bowl.' The series chronicles the lives of five Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour competitors, revealing the less glamorous aspects of life on the professional circuit. Stiller shared his own experiences, including a recent public bowling attempt that resulted in a gutter ball at the show's premiere.
This project stems from Stiller's long-standing appreciation for the sport, dating back to a bowling-themed short film he made early in his career. That film, a parody of 'The Color of Money,' was instrumental in securing him a spot on 'Saturday Night Live' in 1989. Stiller expressed astonishment at the daily realities faced by the world's best bowlers, noting their struggles to simply make ends meet on the tour, a stark contrast to the typical perception of professional athletes.