Bill Maher
Acting
Born: 1956-01-20 in New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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
Family Guy
Bill Maher (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
The Daily Show
Self
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
Jeopardy!
Self
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self - Host
Married... with Children
Adam Gold
Conan
Self
The View
Self
V.I.P.
Bill Maher
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
Alice
Murder, She Wrote
Rick Rivers
Murder, She Wrote
Frank Albertson
Tony Awards
Self - Nominee
Late Night with David Letterman
Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Guest
True Blood
Bill Maher
Newhart
Great Performances
Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
The Larry Sanders Show
Bill Maher
Iron Man 3
Bill Maher
black-ish
Bill Maher
Spin City
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America's Next Top Model
Self - Guest
Miracle Workers
Himself (archive footage)
Finding Your Roots
Self
Dharma & Greg
Bill Maher
The Interview
Self (uncredited)
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Self
The Jay Leno Show
Self - Guest
The Sarah Silverman Program
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Hollywood Squares
Self
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited)