About

Known credits:
42
Birthday:
1961-12-16
Place of birth:
Valdosta, Georgia, USA
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Bill Hicks

Overview

William Melvin "Bill" Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian and satirist. His humor challenged mainstream beliefs, aiming to "enlighten people to think for themselves." Hicks used a ribald approach to express his material, describing himself as "Chomsky with dick jokes." His jokes included general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy and personal issues. Hicks' material was often deliberately controversial and steeped in dark comedy. In both his stand-up performances, and during interviews, he often criticized consumerism, superficiality, mediocrity and banality within the media and popular culture, describing them as oppressive tools of the ruling class, meant to "keep people stupid and apathetic."

Hicks died of pancreatic cancer, which had spread to his liver, in 1994 at the age of 32. In the years after his death, his work and legacy achieved significant admiration and acclaim, of numerous comedians, writers, actors and musicians alike. He was listed as the 19th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central in 2004, and 6th greatest in 2007 and 4th greatest by Channel 4 in 2010.

Known for

Acting
2015 Bill Hicks: Reflections Actor 59
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2012 The Reality of Me Actor Self 59
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2010 American: The Bill Hicks Story Actor Self 60
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2007 Heckler Actor Self 59
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2007 Zeitgeist Actor Self (voice) (archive sound) 63
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2004 Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian Actor Himsef 59
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2003 Comedy Knockouts Actor 59
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2003 Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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2002 The Best of Midnight Rider Actor Self (Archive Footage) N/A
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1998 Totally Bill Hicks Actor Self 59
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1994 Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride Actor Himself 59
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1994 But... Seriously Actor Self (archive footage) 59
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1994 Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA Actor Himself 59
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1993 Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising Actor Himself 59
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1993 Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop Actor 59
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1993 Bill Hicks: Revelations Actor Himself 61
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1992 Bill Hicks: Relentless Actor Himself 61
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1991 Bill Hicks: One Night Stand Actor Himself 59
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1991 Ninja Bachelor Party Actor Dr. Death 59
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1991 Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival Actor Himself 59
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1990 Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm Actor Himself 59
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1990 Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards Actor Himself 59
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1989 Bill Hicks: Sane Man Actor Himself 60
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1989 Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago Actor Himself 59
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1989 Impact Video Magazine Actor 59
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1988 Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen Actor Himself 59
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1988 Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right Actor himself 59
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Directing
1991 Ninja Bachelor Party Directing Director 59
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Writing
2013 Bill Hicks Lives Writing Writer N/A
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1998 Totally Bill Hicks Writing Writer 59
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1994 Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA Writing Writer 59
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1993 Bill Hicks: Revelations Writing Writer 61
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1993 Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer Writing Writer 59
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1992 Bill Hicks: Relentless Writing Writer 61
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1991 Bill Hicks: One Night Stand Writing Writer 59
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1991 Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival Writing Writer 59
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1990 Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards Writing Writer 59
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1990 Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm Writing Writer 59
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1989 Bill Hicks: Sane Man Writing Writer 60
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1989 Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago Writing Writer 59
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1988 Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right Writing Writer 59
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Production
1989 Bill Hicks: Sane Man Production Executive Producer 60
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