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
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Bill Maher
The Interview
(2014)
Bill Maher (uncredited)
Edtv
(1999)
Bill Maher
The Campaign
(2012)
Bill Maher
John Q
(2002)
Bill Maher
Reality
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
Tomcats
(2001)
Carlos (uncredited)
A Million Ways to Die in the West
(2014)
Barn Dance Comedian
Delivery Man
(2013)
Himself
Late Night
(2019)
Himself
The Aristocrats
(2005)
Self
Religulous
(2008)
Self - Host/Narrator
Swing Vote
(2008)
Bill Maher
Primary Colors
(1998)
Himself
House II: The Second Story
(1987)
John
Heckler
(2007)
Self
Full Filmography
Acting
D.C. Cab
(1983)
Baba
8th Annual Young Comedians' Show
(1983)
Club Med
(1986)
Rick
Ratboy
(1986)
Party Guest
House II: The Second Story
(1987)
John
Out of Time
(1988)
Maxwell Taylor
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
(1989)
Jim
One-Night Stand: Bill Maher
(1989)
Pizza Man
(1991)
Elmo Bunn
Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny
(1995)
Himself
A Night to Die For
(1995)
Himself
The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C.
(1996)
Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special
(1997)
Himself
Bimbo Movie Bash
(1997)
Jim (archive footage)
Primary Colors
(1998)
Himself
Edtv
(1999)
Bill Maher
Bill Maher: Be More Cynical
(2000)
Bill Maher
Tomcats
(2001)
Carlos (uncredited)
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
(2002)
Self
John Q
(2002)
Bill Maher
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
(2002)
Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home
(2003)
Bill Maher
Stupidity
(2003)
Himself
Pauly Shore Is Dead
(2003)
Bill Maher
Bill Maher: I'm Swiss
(2005)
Bill Maher
The Aristocrats
(2005)
Self
Inside Deep Throat
(2005)
Self
Earth to America
(2005)
Self
Fuck
(2006)
Self
AKA Tommy Chong
(2006)
Himself
Bill Maher: New Rules
(2006)
Himself
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
(2006)
Self
Heckler
(2007)
Self
Bill Maher: The Decider
(2007)
Himself
I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA
(2007)
Himself
Everything's Cool
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
Sicko
(2007)
Self
Religulous
(2008)
Self - Host/Narrator
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
(2008)
Himself
Swing Vote
(2008)
Bill Maher
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
(2009)
Self
Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong
(2010)
Himself
Sex, Drugs & Religion
(2010)
Self
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
(2010)
Self (archive footage)
The Undefeated
(2011)
Self (archive footage)
Bright Day
(2012)
Self
Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics
(2012)
Himself
The Campaign
(2012)
Bill Maher
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Bill Maher
Delivery Man
(2013)
Himself
Bill Maher: Live from D.C.
(2014)
Himself
The Interview
(2014)
Bill Maher (uncredited)
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
(2014)
Self
A Million Ways to Die in the West
(2014)
Barn Dance Comedian
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
(2014)
Self (archive footage)
The Comedy Club
(2016)
Self
Bill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live
(2016)
Himself
Get Me Roger Stone
(2017)
Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma
(2018)
Performing
Trump @War
(2018)
Self (archive footage)
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
(2018)
Self (archive footage)
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
(2019)
Late Night
(2019)
Himself
Race Against Time
(2019)
The El Duce Tapes
(2019)
Himself
Gaza Fights for Freedom
(2019)
Self (archive footage)
Fat Fiction
(2020)
Self (Archival footage) / Comedian
Bill Maher: #Adulting
(2022)
Self
Reality
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas
(2023)
Bill Maher
Writing
Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny
(1995)
Writer
Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special
(1997)
Writer
Bill Maher: Be More Cynical
(2000)
Writer
Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home
(2003)
Writer
Bill Maher: I'm Swiss
(2005)
Writer
Bill Maher: The Decider
(2007)
Writer
Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong
(2010)
Writer
Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics
(2012)
Writer
Bill Maher: Live from D.C.
(2014)
Writer
Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma
(2018)
Screenplay
Bill Maher: #Adulting
(2022)
Writer
Production