
Acting
Born December 16, 1961 · Valdosta, Georgia, USA
William Melvin "Bill" Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian and satirist. His humor challenged mainstream beliefs, aiming to "enlighten people to think for themselves." Hicks used a ribald approach to express his material, describing himself as "Chomsky with dick jokes." His jokes included general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy and personal issues. Hicks' material was often deliberately controversial and steeped in dark comedy. In both his stand-up performances, and during interviews, he often criticized consumerism, superficiality, mediocrity and banality within the media and popular culture, describing them as oppressive tools of the ruling class, meant to "keep people stupid and apathetic." Hicks died of pancreatic cancer, which had spread to his liver, in 1994 at the age of 32. In the years after his death, his work and legacy achieved significant admiration and acclaim, of numerous comedians, writers, actors and musicians alike. He was listed as the 19th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central in 2004, and 6th greatest in 2007 and 4th greatest by Channel 4 in 2010.

Bill Hicks: Reflections
2015

The Reality of Me
2012

American: The Bill Hicks Story
2010

Heckler
2007

Zeitgeist: The Movie
2007

Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
2004

Comedy Knockouts
2003

Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
2003
The Best of Midnight Rider
2002

Totally Bill Hicks
1998

Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
1994
But... Seriously
1994
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
1994

Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993

Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
1993
Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
1993

Bill Hicks: Revelations
1993

Bill Hicks: Relentless
1992

Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
1991
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
1991

Ninja Bachelor Party
1991

Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
1990
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
1990

Bill Hicks: Sane Man
1989

Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
1989

Impact Video Magazine
1989

Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
1988

Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
1988