Benjamin Jeremy Stein is an American attorney, political figure, and entertainment personality who in his early career served as speechwriter for U.S. presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Later he entered the entertainment field and became an Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, and game show host.

Stein has frequently written commentaries on economic, political, and social issues, along with financial advice to individual investors. Recently, he has become an outspoken critic of Darwinism and advocates for intelligent design. He is the son of noted economist and writer Herbert Stein who worked at the White House, under President Nixon. His sister, Rachel, is also a writer.