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)
John Q
(2002)
Bill Maher
Edtv
(1999)
Bill Maher
A Million Ways to Die in the West
(2014)
Barn Dance Comedian
The Campaign
(2012)
Bill Maher
Reality
(2023)
Self (archive footage)
Tomcats
(2001)
Carlos (uncredited)
Late Night
(2019)
Himself
Delivery Man
(2013)
Himself
Inside Deep Throat
(2005)
Self
Sicko
(2007)
Self
Primary Colors
(1998)
Himself
Swing Vote
(2008)
Bill Maher
House II: The Second Story
(1987)
John
The Aristocrats
(2005)
Self
Full Filmography
Acting
8th Annual Young Comedians' Show
(1983)
D.C. Cab
(1983)
Baba
Ratboy
(1986)
Party Guest
Club Med
(1986)
Rick
House II: The Second Story
(1987)
John
Out of Time
(1988)
Maxwell Taylor
One-Night Stand: Bill Maher
(1989)
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
(1989)
Jim
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)
John Q
(2002)
Bill Maher
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
(2002)
Self
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
(2002)
Stupidity
(2003)
Himself
Pauly Shore Is Dead
(2003)
Bill Maher
Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home
(2003)
Bill Maher
The Aristocrats
(2005)
Self
Earth to America
(2005)
Self
Bill Maher: I'm Swiss
(2005)
Bill Maher
Inside Deep Throat
(2005)
Self
AKA Tommy Chong
(2006)
Himself
Fuck
(2006)
Self
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
(2006)
Self
Bill Maher: New Rules
(2006)
Himself
Bill Maher: The Decider
(2007)
Himself
I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA
(2007)
Himself
Heckler
(2007)
Self
Sicko
(2007)
Self
Everything's Cool
(2007)
Self (archive footage)
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
(2008)
Himself
Religulous
(2008)
Self - Host/Narrator
Swing Vote
(2008)
Bill Maher
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
(2009)
Self
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
(2010)
Self (archive footage)
Sex, Drugs & Religion
(2010)
Self
Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong
(2010)
Himself
The Undefeated
(2011)
Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics
(2012)
Himself
Bright Day
(2012)
Self
The Campaign
(2012)
Bill Maher
Delivery Man
(2013)
Himself
Iron Man 3
(2013)
Bill Maher
The Interview
(2014)
Bill Maher (uncredited)
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
(2014)
Self
Bill Maher: Live from D.C.
(2014)
Himself
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
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
(2018)
Self (archive footage)
Trump @War
(2018)
Self (archive footage)
The El Duce Tapes
(2019)
Himself
Race Against Time
(2019)
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
(2019)
Gaza Fights for Freedom
(2019)
Self (archive footage)
Late Night
(2019)
Himself
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