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