Bill Maher
Acting
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
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movieReality
2023
Self (archive footage)
tvCuomo
2022
Self - Guest
tvHistory 101
2020
Self (archive footage)
movieFat Fiction
2020
Self - Comedian (archive footage)
movieGaza Fights for Freedom
2019
Self (archive footage)
tvMiracle Workers
2019
Himself (archive footage)
movieLate Night
2019
Bill Maher
movieTrump @War
2018
Self (archive footage)
movieMatangi / Maya / M.I.A.
2018
Self (archive footage)
movieGet Me Roger Stone
2017
Self (archive footage)
movieThe Interview
2014
Self (uncredited)
tvblack-ish
2014
Bill Maher
movieMystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger
2014
Self (archive footage)
movieA Million Ways to Die in the West
2014
Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited)
movieAll About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
2014
Self (archive footage)
movieIron Man 3
2013
Bill Maher
movieBright Day
2012
Bill Maher
movieThe Campaign
2012
Bill Maher
movieThe Undefeated
2011
Self (archive footage)
tvConan
2010
Self
The Marriage Ref
2010
Self - Panelist
movieGavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
2010
Self (archive footage)
tvThe Jay Leno Show
2009
Self - Guest
movieReligulous
2008
Self - Host/Narrator
tvTrue Blood
2008
Bill Maher
movieSwing Vote
2008
Bill Maher
movieHeckler
2007
Self
movieSicko
2007
Self / Bill Maher
tvThe Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
Bill Maher
movieEverything's Cool
2007
Self (archive footage)
movieFuck
2006
Self
movieAKA Tommy Chong
2006
Himself
movieBill Maher: I'm Swiss
2005
Bill Maher
tvAmerica's Next Top Model
2003
Self - Guest
moviePauly Shore Is Dead
2003
Bill Maher
tvReal Time with Bill Maher
2003
Self - Host
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self / Self - Guest
movieThe Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
Self (archive footage)
movieJohn Q
2002
Bill Maher
tvPrimetime Glick
2001
Bill Maher
tvThe Secret Rulers of the World
2001
Self (archive footage)
movieTomcats
2001
Carlos (uncredited)
movieBill Maher: Be More Cynical
2000
Bill Maher
tvSnoops
1999
Bill Maher
movieEDtv
1999
Bill Maher
tvFamily Guy
1999
Bill Maher (voice)
tvV.I.P.
1998
Bill Maher
tvBrother's Keeper
1998
Bill Maher
tvHollywood Squares
1998
Self - Panelist
moviePrimary Colors
1998
Himself
tvDharma & Greg
1997
Bill Maher
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieBimbo Movie Bash
1997
Jim (archive footage)
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
tvPolitically Incorrect
1993
Self - Host
tvThe Larry Sanders Show
1992
Bill Maher
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Self / Self - Guest
tvCharlie Hoover
1991
Elliot Weedle
moviePizza Man
1991
Elmo Bunn
movieOut of Time
1988
Maxwell Taylor
tvMarried... with Children
1987
Adam Gold
tvMax Headroom
1987
Haskel
movieRags to Riches
1987
Freddie
movieRatboy
1986
Party Guest
tvSara
1985
Marty Lang
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Rick Rivers / Frank Albertson
tvJeopardy!
1984
Self
tvTony Awards
1956
Self - Nominee
Writing15
movieBill Maher: Live From Oklahoma
2018
Screenplay
movieReligulous
2008
Writer
Production7
movieBill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
2025
Executive Producer
tvThe Failed Experiment
2024
Executive Producer
movieBill Maher: #Adulting
2022
Executive Producer
tvVICE
2013
Executive Producer
movieReligulous
2008
Producer
tvReal Time with Bill Maher
2003
Executive Producer
tvPolitically Incorrect
1993
Executive Producer