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
all 143
self 107
Movies 82
TV Shows 61
Producer 2
Writer 1
Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This? (2025)
The Failed Experiment (2024)
Reality (2023)
Cuomo (2022)
History 101 (2020)
Fat Fiction (2020)
Gaza Fights for Freedom (2019)
Miracle Workers (2019)
Late Night (2019)
Trump @War (2018)
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018)
Get Me Roger Stone (2017)
Some: An Erotic Tale (2017)
The Interview (2014)
black-ish (2014)
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)
Delivery Man (2013)
Iron Man 3 (2013)
VICE (2013)
The Campaign (2012)
The Undefeated (2011)
The Marriage Ref (2010)
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole (2010)
True Blood (2008)
Swing Vote (2008)
The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007)
Everything's Cool (2007)
Fuck (2006)
Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003)
Real Time with Bill Maher (2003)
John Q (2002)
The Secret Rulers of the World (2001)
Tomcats (2001)
EDtv (1999)
Family Guy (1999)
V.I.P. (1998)
Brother's Keeper (1998)
Hollywood Squares (1998)
Dharma & Greg (1997)
Bimbo Movie Bash (1997)
Spin City (1996)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
Politically Incorrect (1993)
Charlie Hoover (1991)
Pizza Man (1991)
Out of Time (1988)
Max Headroom (1987)
Ratboy (1986)
Sara (1985)
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
Tony Awards (1956)
Laura Coates Live
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1956-01-20 (68 years old)
Birth NameWilliam Maher
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsWilliam Maher Jr., Билл Мар
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Richard Dawkins Award, Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award
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