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