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