- With his part as the squirrelly "Milton Waddams" in the cult classic Office Space (1999), Root has developed a fan base; he has said that, from time to time, fans of the movie will either mail him or give him, in person, a red Swingline stapler.
- Donated $100,000 to the University of Florida in 2003 to fund an acting studio, which is now called the Stephen Root Acting Studio.
- Had filmed scenes for Kindergarten Cop (1990) that were later cut out of the final film.
- As of 2019, has appeared in 4 films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Ghost (1990), No Country for Old Men (2007), Selma (2014), and Get Out (2017). No Country for Old Men (2007) won in the category.
- Did voice-over work with former Office Space (1999) costar Gary Cole, for the Kim Possible (2002) series.
- Root was seen in the theatrical trailer for White Oleander (2002) although, other than a very brief voice-over, his scenes were all cut from the film.
- Has played a blind character twice: In O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) and Get Out (2017).
- Was one of three cast members to appear in all 97 episodes of NewsRadio (1995).
- Appeared in three movies with Ben Affleck: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992), Jersey Girl (2004) and Surviving Christmas (2004).
- Was invited to join the actor's branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in 2021.
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