Bill Maher
Acting
Born January 20, 1956 · New York City, New York, USA
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.
Films (75)
Irish Zionism
2026
Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
2025
TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas
2023
Reality
2023
Bill Maher: #Adulting
2022
Fat Fiction
2020
Race Against Time
2019
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
2019
The El Duce Tapes
2019
Late Night
2019
Trump @War
2018
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
2018
Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma
2018
Get Me Roger Stone
2017
Bill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live
2016
The Comedy Club
2016
The Interview
2014
Bill Maher: Live from D.C.
2014
Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger
2014
A Million Ways to Die in the West
2014
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
2014
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
2014
Delivery Man
2013
Iron Man 3
2013
Bright Day
2012
The Campaign
2012
Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics
2012
The Undefeated
2011
Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong
2010
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
2010
Sex, Drugs & Religion
2010
Religulous
2008
Swing Vote
2008
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
2008
I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA
2007
Heckler
2007
Bill Maher: The Decider
2007
Sicko
2007
Everything's Cool
2007
Fuck
2006
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
2006
Bill Maher: New Rules
2006
AKA Tommy Chong
2006
Earth to America
2005
Bill Maher: I'm Swiss
2005
The Aristocrats
2005
Inside Deep Throat
2005
Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration
2003
Pauly Shore Is Dead
2003
Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home
2003
Stupidity
2003
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
John Q
2002
Last Party 2000
2001
Tomcats
2001
Bill Maher: Be More Cynical
2000
EDtv
1999
Primary Colors
1998
Bimbo Movie Bash
1997
Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special
1997
The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C.
1996
Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny
1995
A Night to Die For
1995
Pizza Man
1991
One-Night Stand: Bill Maher
1989
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
1989
Out of Time
1988
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
1987
House II: The Second Story
1987
Rags to Riches
1987
Ratboy
1986
Club Med
1986
D.C. Cab
1983
The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show
1983