Known For
Acting
Born
Jan 20, 1956
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Credits
142 titles
Bill Maher
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.
Known For
Filmography
Once Upon a Time in Jersey
Bill Maher: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Honoree
Hollywood Squares
Self
Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
Self
The Failed Experiment
Executive Producer
TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas
Self
Reality
Self (archive footage)
Cuomo
Self - Guest
Bill Maher: #Adulting
Self
History 101
Self (archive footage)
Fat Fiction
Self - Comedian (archive footage)
Gaza Fights for Freedom
Self (archive footage)
Race Against Time
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Self
The El Duce Tapes
Self
Miracle Workers
Himself (archive footage)
Late Night
Bill Maher
Trump @War
Self (archive footage)
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma
Self
I Love You, America
Self
Get Me Roger Stone
Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live
Himself
The Comedy Club
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Self
The Interview
Self (uncredited)
black-ish
Bill Maher
Bill Maher: Live from D.C.
Self
Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger
Self (archive footage)
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited)
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Self (archive footage)
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
Delivery Man
Self
Iron Man 3
Bill Maher
VICE
Executive Producer
Bright Day
Bill Maher
The Campaign
Bill Maher
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Self
Finding Your Roots
Self
Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics
Himself
Inside Comedy
Self
The Undefeated
Self (archive footage)
Conan
Self
America: The Story of Us
Self
The Marriage Ref
Self - Panelist
Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong
Self
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
Self (archive footage)
Sex, Drugs & Religion
Self