About

Known credits:
94
Birthday:
1956-01-20
Place of birth:
New York City, USA
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Bill Maher

Overview

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

Acting
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2023 TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas Actor Bill Maher N/A
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2023 Reality Actor Self (archive footage) 61
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2022 Bill Maher: #Adulting Actor Self 58
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2020 Fat Fiction Actor Self - Comedian (archive footage) 59
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2019 Gaza Fights for Freedom Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2019 Race Against Time Actor 59
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2019 Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Actor Self 58
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2019 The El Duce Tapes Actor Self 59
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2019 Late Night Actor Himself 62
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2018 Trump @War Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2018 Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. Actor Self (archive footage) 60
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2018 Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma Actor Performing 59
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2017 Get Me Roger Stone Actor Self (archive footage) 61
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2016 Bill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live Actor Himself N/A
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2016 The Comedy Club Actor Self N/A
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2014 The Interview Actor Bill Maher (uncredited) 61
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2014 Bill Maher: Live from D.C. Actor Himself 59
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2014 A Million Ways to Die in the West Actor Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited) 60
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2014 All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2014 Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip Actor Self 59
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2013 Delivery Man Actor Himself 61
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2013 Iron Man 3 Actor Bill Maher 68
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2012 Bright Day Actor Himself N/A
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2012 The Campaign Actor Bill Maher 58
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2012 Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics Actor Himself 58
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2011 The Undefeated Actor Self (archive footage) 58
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2010 Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong Actor Himself 59
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2010 Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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2010 Sex, Drugs & Religion Actor Self 59
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2009 George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize Actor Self 59
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2008 Religulous Actor Self - Host/Narrator 64
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2008 Swing Vote Actor Bill Maher 58
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2008 Lord, Save Us from Your Followers Actor Self 58
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2007 I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA Actor Himself 59
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2007 Heckler Actor Self 59
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2007 Bill Maher: The Decider Actor Himself 59
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2007 Sicko Actor Self 67
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2007 Everything's Cool Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2006 Fuck Actor Self 59
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2006 Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 Actor Self N/A
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2006 Bill Maher: New Rules Actor Himself 59
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2006 AKA Tommy Chong Actor Himself 59
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2005 Earth to America Actor Self 59
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2005 Bill Maher: I'm Swiss Actor Bill Maher 59
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2005 The Aristocrats Actor Self 58
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2005 Inside Deep Throat Actor Self 59
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2003 Pauly Shore Is Dead Actor Himself 50
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2003 Real Time with Bill Maher Actor Self - Host 62
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2003 Stupidity Actor Self 58
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2003 Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home Actor Bill Maher 59
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2002 Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour Actor Self 58
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2002 The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s Actor N/A
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2002 John Q Actor Bill Maher 68
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2001 Last Party 2000 Actor Self 58
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2001 Tomcats Actor Carlos (uncredited) 56
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2000 Bill Maher: Be More Cynical Actor Bill Maher 59
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1999 EDtv Actor Bill Maher 59
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1998 Primary Colors Actor Himself 60
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1997 Bimbo Movie Bash Actor Jim (archive footage) 58
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1997 Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special Actor Himself 59
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1996 The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C. Actor N/A
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1995 Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny Actor Himself 59
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1995 A Night to Die For Actor Self N/A
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1993 Politically Incorrect Actor Self - Host 68
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1991 Charlie Hoover Actor Elliot Weedle N/A
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1991 Pizza Man Actor Elmo Bunn 58
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1989 One-Night Stand: Bill Maher Actor 59
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1989 Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death Actor Jim 57
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1988 Out of Time Actor Maxwell Taylor 58
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1987 Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville Actor Writer N/A
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1987 House II: The Second Story Actor John 57
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1986 Ratboy Actor Party Guest 58
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1986 Club Med Actor Rick 59
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1985 Sara Actor Marty Lang 69
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1983 D.C. Cab Actor Baba 57
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Writing
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2022 Bill Maher: #Adulting Writing Writer 58
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2018 Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma Writing Screenplay 59
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2014 Bill Maher: Live from D.C. Writing Writer 59
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2012 Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics Writing Writer 58
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2010 Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong Writing Writer 59
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2007 Bill Maher: The Decider Writing Writer 59
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2005 Bill Maher: I'm Swiss Writing Writer 59
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2003 Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home Writing Writer 59
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2000 Bill Maher: Be More Cynical Writing Writer 59
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1997 Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special Writing Writer 59
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1995 Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny Writing Writer 59
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1993 Politically Incorrect Writing Writer 68
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Production
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2024 The Failed Experiment Production Executive Producer N/A
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2022 Bill Maher: #Adulting Production Executive Producer 58
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1993 Politically Incorrect Production Executive Producer 68
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