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
Carlos (uncredited)
Tomcats
Self
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
One-Night Stand: Bill Maher
Bill Maher
Bill Maher: Be More Cynical
Bill Maher
Bill Maher: I'm Swiss
Bill Maher
Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home
Self
Fuck
Jim
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Self - Host/Narrator
Religulous
Self
Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong
Baba
D.C. Cab
Self
Heckler
Self
Sex, Drugs & Religion
Self
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
Self
Stupidity
Self
The Aristocrats
John
House II: The Second Story
Himself
AKA Tommy Chong
Himself
Bill Maher: The Decider
Himself
I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA
Elmo Bunn
Pizza Man
Maxwell Taylor
Out of Time
Self
Bill Maher: #Adulting
Himself
Bill Maher: New Rules
Self
Sicko
Self (archive footage)
Reality
Self (archive footage)
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
Self
Bright Day
Himself
Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny
Himself
Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special
The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show
Himself
Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics
Rick
Club Med
Self (archive footage)
Gaza Fights for Freedom
Self
TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas
Self
Bill Maher: Live from D.C.
The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C.
Self
A Night to Die For
Self
Earth to America
Bill Maher
Swing Vote
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Self
The Comedy Club
Bill Maher
Pauly Shore Is Dead
Self (uncredited)
The Interview
Writer
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Bill Maher
Iron Man 3
Self
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Bill Maher
EDtv
Party Guest
Ratboy
Jim (archive footage)
Bimbo Movie Bash
Self (archive footage)
The Undefeated
Self
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Self
Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma
Himself
Delivery Man
Self
Inside Deep Throat
Self (archive footage)
Trump @War
Self
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Himself
Late Night
Self (archive footage)
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
Bill Maher
The Campaign
Race Against Time
Himself
Bill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live
Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited)
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Self (archive footage)
Everything's Cool
Self (archive footage)
Get Me Roger Stone
Self (archive footage)
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Self
The El Duce Tapes
Self - Comedian (archive footage)
Fat Fiction
Bill Maher
John Q
Himself
Primary Colors
Self
Last Party 2000
Self
Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
72
Gender
Male
Birthday
1956-01-20
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
William Maher Jr.