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Bill Maher

Bill Maher

Birthday: 1956-01-20 | Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2026
Irish Zionism

as    Self (uncredited)

2023
2023
Reality

as    Self (archive footage)

2022
Bill Maher: #Adulting

as    Self

2021
Vaccines: A Measured Response

as    Himself (archival footage)

2020
Fat Fiction

as    Self - Comedian (archive footage)

2019
The El Duce Tapes

as    Self

2018
2018
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.

as    Self (archive footage)

2014
2012
2012
Bright Day

as    Self

2010
Sex, Drugs & Religion

as    Self

2010
2008
2008
Religulous

as    Self - Host/Narrator

2007
Bill Maher: The Decider

as    Himself

2007
Sicko

as    Self

2006
AKA Tommy Chong

as    Himself

2006
Bill Maher: New Rules

as    Himself

2006