Bill Maher

Bill Maher

  • Birthday: 1956-01-20
  • Place of birth: New York City, USA
  • Also know as: William Maher Jr.

Biography

William 'Bill' Maher, Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author and actor. Before his current role as the host of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, he hosted a similar late-night talk show called Politically Incorrect, originally on Comedy Central and later on ABC. He's known for his political satire and sociopolitical commentary, which targets a wide swath of topics. He supports the legalization of marijuana and same-sex marriage, and serves on the board of PETA. He is also a critic of religion and is an advisory board member of Project Reason, a foundation to promote scientific knowledge and secular values within society. He currently ranks number 38 on Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-ups of all time. He got a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on September 14, 2010.

Filmography

Bill Maher: Be More Cynical

2000

As Bill Maher

Bill Maher: I'm Swiss

2005

As Bill Maher

Religulous

2008

As Self - Host/Narrator

Bill Maher: The Decider

2007

As Himself

Pizza Man

1991

As Elmo Bunn

Bill Maher: New Rules

2006

As Himself

Out of Time

1988

As Maxwell Taylor

Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole

2010

As Self (archive footage)

AKA Tommy Chong

2006

As Himself

Gaza Fights for Freedom

2019

As Self (archive footage)

D.C. Cab

1983

As Baba

Bright Day

2012

As Self

The El Duce Tapes

2019

As Himself

Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

2018

As Self (archive footage)

Stupidity

2003

As Himself

Club Med

1986

As Rick

Sicko

2007

As Self

TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas

2023

As Bill Maher

Reality

2023

As Self (archive footage)

Bimbo Movie Bash

1997

As Jim (archive footage)

A Night to Die For

1995

As Himself

Fuck

2006

As Self

Ratboy

1986

As Party Guest

Fat Fiction

2020

As Self (Archival footage) / Comedian

The Comedy Club

2016

As Self

Earth to America

2005

As Self

Inside Deep Throat

2005

As Self

Late Night

2019

As Himself

Trump @War

2018

As Self (archive footage)

Swing Vote

2008

As Bill Maher

Iron Man 3

2013

As Bill Maher

Pauly Shore Is Dead

2003

As Bill Maher

The Campaign

2012

As Bill Maher

Everything's Cool

2007

As Self (archive footage)

The Undefeated

2011

As Self (archive footage)

Get Me Roger Stone

2017

As Self (archive footage)

Primary Colors

1998

As Himself

Edtv

1999

As Bill Maher

Tomcats

2001

As Carlos (uncredited)

Delivery Man

2013

As Himself

A Million Ways to Die in the West

2014

As Barn Dance Comedian

The Interview

2014

As Bill Maher (uncredited)

John Q

2002

As Bill Maher

Heckler

2007

As Self

The Aristocrats

2005

As Self

Production

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