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