Bill Maher
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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
Credits
Iron Man 3 (2013)
as Bill Maher
The Interview (2014)
as Self (uncredited)
John Q (2002)
as Bill Maher
A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)
as Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited)
Delivery Man (2013)
as Self
The Campaign (2012)
as Bill Maher
Inside Deep Throat (2005)
as Self
EDtv (1999)
as Bill Maher
Reality (2023)
as Self (archive footage)
Late Night (2019)
as Bill Maher
House II: The Second Story (1987)
as John
Tomcats (2001)
as Carlos (uncredited)
Primary Colors (1998)
as Himself
Sicko (2007)
as Self
Swing Vote (2008)
as Bill Maher
The Aristocrats (2005)
as Self
Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This? (2025)
as Self
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989)
as Jim
Pauly Shore Is Dead (2003)
as Bill Maher
Religulous (2008)
as Self - Host/Narrator
Bimbo Movie Bash (1997)
as Jim (archive footage)
D.C. Cab (1983)
as Baba
Fuck (2006)
as Self
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018)
as Self (archive footage)
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State (2014)
as Self (archive footage)
Heckler (2007)
as Self
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip (2014)
as Self
Out of Time (1988)
as Maxwell Taylor
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville (1987)
as Writer
The Undefeated (2011)
as Self (archive footage)
Earth to America (2005)
as Self
Rags to Riches (1987)
as Freddie
Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003)
Actor
Last Party 2000 (2001)
as Self
Everything's Cool (2007)
as Self (archive footage)
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate (2019)
as Self
Get Me Roger Stone (2017)
as Self (archive footage)
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (2002)
as Self
Bright Day (2012)
as Bill Maher
Ratboy (1986)
as Party Guest
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole (2010)
as Self (archive footage)
A Night to Die For (1995)
as Self
Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger (2014)
as Self (archive footage)
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s (2002)
as Self (archive footage)
Race Against Time (2019)
Actor
The Comedy Club (2016)
as Self
Once Upon a Time in Jersey (2026)
Actor
Club Med (1986)
as Rick
The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C. (1996)
Actor
AKA Tommy Chong (2006)
as Himself
The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show (1983)
Actor
I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA (2007)
as Himself
Trump @War (2018)
as Self (archive footage)
Stupidity (2003)
as Self
Bill Maher: #Adulting (2022)
as Self
Bill Maher: The Decider (2007)
as Himself
TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas (2023)
as Self
Pizza Man (1991)
as Elmo Bunn
Fat Fiction (2020)
as Self - Comedian (archive footage)
Sex, Drugs & Religion (2010)
as Self
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 (2006)
as Self
The El Duce Tapes (2019)
as Self
Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home (2003)
as Bill Maher
Gaza Fights for Freedom (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong (2010)
as Self
The Hempire Strikes Back (2008)
as Self
Bill Maher: I'm Swiss (2005)
as Bill Maher
Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny (1995)
as Himself
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers (2008)
as Self
Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special (1997)
as Himself
Bill Maher: Live from D.C. (2014)
as Self
Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics (2012)
as Himself
Bill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live (2016)
as Himself
Bill Maher: Be More Cynical (2000)
as Bill Maher
Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma (2018)
as Self
One-Night Stand: Bill Maher (1989)
Actor
Bill Maher: New Rules (2006)
as Himself