Bill Maher
Born January 20, 1956 (Age: 70)
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New York City, New York, USA
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.
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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Filmography
Late Night
2019
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as Bill Maher
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Age: 63
The Interview
2014
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as Self (uncredited)
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Age: 58
A Million Ways to Die in the West
2014
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as Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited)
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Age: 58
Delivery Man
2013
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as Self
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Age: 57
Iron Man 3
2013
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as Bill Maher
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Age: 57
The Campaign
2012
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as Bill Maher
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Age: 56
Swing Vote
2008
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as Bill Maher
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Age: 52
Sicko
2007
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as Self
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Age: 51
Fuck
2006
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as Self
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Age: 50
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
2006
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as Self
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Age: 50
Earth to America
2005
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as Self
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Age: 49
Inside Deep Throat
2005
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as Self
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Age: 49
Pauly Shore Is Dead
2003
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as Bill Maher
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Age: 47
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002
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as Self
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Age: 46
John Q
2002
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as Bill Maher
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Age: 46
Tomcats
2001
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as Carlos (uncredited)
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Age: 45
EDtv
1999
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as Bill Maher
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Age: 43
Primary Colors
1998
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as Himself
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Age: 42
Bimbo Movie Bash
1997
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as Jim (archive footage)
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Age: 41
No Image
Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special
1997
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as Himself
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Age: 40
No Image
The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C.
1996
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as
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Age: 40
Pizza Man
1991
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as Elmo Bunn
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Age: 34
One-Night Stand: Bill Maher
1989
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as
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Age: 33
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
1989
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as Jim
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Age: 33
Out of Time
1988
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as Maxwell Taylor
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Age: 32
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
1987
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as Writer
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Age: 31
House II: The Second Story
1987
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as John
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Age: 31
Rags to Riches
1987
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as Freddie
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Age: 31
D.C. Cab
1983
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as Baba
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Age: 27