Bill Maher

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

131

Gender

Male

Birthday

1956-01-20 (69 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

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

  • Family Guy

    Family Guy

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • The Daily Show

    The Daily Show

  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

  • Conan

    Conan

  • The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

    The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

  • Great Performances

    Great Performances

  • Real Time with Bill Maher

    Real Time with Bill Maher

  • Jeopardy!

    Jeopardy!

  • Hollywood Squares

    Hollywood Squares

  • True Blood

    True Blood

  • Murder, She Wrote

    Murder, She Wrote

  • Murder, She Wrote

    Murder, She Wrote

  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  • Married... with Children

    Married... with Children

  • Tony Awards

    Tony Awards

  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!

    Jimmy Kimmel Live!

  • The View

    The View

  • Late Night with David Letterman

    Late Night with David Letterman

  • Late Night with Conan O'Brien

    Late Night with Conan O'Brien

  • black-ish

    black-ish

  • Alice

    Alice

  • The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

    The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

  • V.I.P.

    V.I.P.

  • Spin City

    Spin City

  • America's Next Top Model

    America's Next Top Model

  • Iron Man 3

    Iron Man 3

  • Newhart

    Newhart

  • Dharma & Greg

    Dharma & Greg

  • Miracle Workers

    Miracle Workers

  • Finding Your Roots

    Finding Your Roots

  • The Jay Leno Show

    The Jay Leno Show

  • Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

    Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

  • The Sarah Silverman Program.

    The Sarah Silverman Program.

  • History 101

    History 101

  • Son of the Beach

    Son of the Beach

  • A Million Ways to Die in the West

    A Million Ways to Die in the West

  • The Interview

    The Interview

  • The Chris Rock Show

    The Chris Rock Show

  • Inside Comedy

    Inside Comedy

  • Delivery Man

    Delivery Man

  • D.C. Cab

    D.C. Cab

  • One Night Stand

    One Night Stand

  • House II: The Second Story

    House II: The Second Story

  • Primetime Glick

    Primetime Glick

  • John Q

    John Q

  • Snoops

    Snoops

  • Heckler

    Heckler

  • Tomcats

    Tomcats

  • Roseanne

    Roseanne

  • Max Headroom

    Max Headroom

  • Reality

    Reality

  • The El Duce Tapes

    The El Duce Tapes

  • All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State

    All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State

  • I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA

    I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA

  • The Marriage Ref

    The Marriage Ref

  • Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death

    Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death

  • Earth to America

    Earth to America

  • Primary Colors

    Primary Colors

  • StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

    StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

  • Fat Fiction

    Fat Fiction

  • Brother's Keeper

    Brother's Keeper

  • The Showbiz Show with David Spade

    The Showbiz Show with David Spade

  • The Jackie Thomas Show

    The Jackie Thomas Show

  • The Early Show

    The Early Show

  • The Campaign

    The Campaign

  • America: The Story of Us

    America: The Story of Us

  • EDtv

    EDtv

  • Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger

    Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger

  • Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

    Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

  • Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

    Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

  • Rags to Riches

    Rags to Riches

  • Larry King Live

    Larry King Live

  • Late Night

    Late Night

  • Cuomo

    Cuomo

  • Sicko

    Sicko

  • Club Med

    Club Med

  • Swing Vote

    Swing Vote

  • Religulous

    Religulous

  • Politically Incorrect

    Politically Incorrect

  • The Undefeated

    The Undefeated

  • Hot Country Nights

    Hot Country Nights

  • Inside Deep Throat

    Inside Deep Throat

  • The Aristocrats

    The Aristocrats

  • Sara

    Sara

  • The Secret Rulers of the World

    The Secret Rulers of the World

  • Out of Time

    Out of Time

  • I Love You, America

    I Love You, America

  • Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular

    Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular

  • Get Me Roger Stone

    Get Me Roger Stone

  • TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas

    TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas

  • Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma

    Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma

  • Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

    Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

  • Ratboy

    Ratboy

  • A Night to Die For

    A Night to Die For

  • Charlie Hoover

    Charlie Hoover

  • The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

    The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

  • Pauly Shore Is Dead

    Pauly Shore Is Dead

  • Trump @War

    Trump @War

  • Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

    Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

  • Bill Maher: The Decider

    Bill Maher: The Decider

  • Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special

    Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special

  • Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home

    Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home

  • Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics

    Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics

  • Bill Maher: Live from D.C.

    Bill Maher: Live from D.C.

  • Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong

    Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong

  • Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?

    Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?

  • Bimbo Movie Bash

    Bimbo Movie Bash

  • Pizza Man

    Pizza Man

  • Fuck

    Fuck

  • AKA Tommy Chong

    AKA Tommy Chong

  • Bill Maher: I'm Swiss

    Bill Maher: I'm Swiss

  • Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

    Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip

  • Bill Maher: #Adulting

    Bill Maher: #Adulting

  • Bright Day

    Bright Day

  • Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1

    Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1

  • The Comedy Club

    The Comedy Club

  • The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show

    The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show

  • The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C.

    The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C.

  • Last Party 2000

    Last Party 2000

  • Lord, Save Us from Your Followers

    Lord, Save Us from Your Followers

  • Everything's Cool

    Everything's Cool

  • Race Against Time

    Race Against Time

  • Bill Maher: Be More Cynical

    Bill Maher: Be More Cynical

  • Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny

    Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny

  • Sex, Drugs & Religion

    Sex, Drugs & Religion

  • Stupidity

    Stupidity

  • Bill Maher: New Rules

    Bill Maher: New Rules

  • Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole

    Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole

  • Bill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live

    Bill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live

  • One-Night Stand: Bill Maher

    One-Night Stand: Bill Maher