Bill Maher
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.
Acted in
TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas
2023
as Bill Maher
Reality
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher: #Adulting
2022
as Self
History 101
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Fat Fiction
2020
as Self (Archival footage) / Comedian
Gaza Fights for Freedom
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Race Against Time
2019
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
2019
The El Duce Tapes
2019
as Himself
Miracle Workers
2019
as Himself (archive footage)
Late Night
2019
as Himself
Trump @War
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
2018
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma
2018
as Performing
Get Me Roger Stone
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live
2016
as Himself
The Comedy Club
2016
as Self
The Interview
2014
as Bill Maher (uncredited)
black-ish
2014
as Bill Maher
Bill Maher: Live from D.C.
2014
as Himself
A Million Ways to Die in the West
2014
as Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited)
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
2014
as Self (archive footage)
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
2014
as Self
Delivery Man
2013
as Himself
Iron Man 3
2013
as Bill Maher
Bright Day
2012
as Self
The Campaign
2012
as Bill Maher
Finding Your Roots
2012
as Self
Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics
2012
as Himself
The Undefeated
2011
as Self (archive footage)
America: The Story of Us
2010
as Self
The Marriage Ref
2010
as Self - Panelist
Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong
2010
as Himself
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole
2010
as Self (archive footage)
Sex, Drugs & Religion
2010
as Self
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
2009
as Self
Religulous
2008
as Self - Host/Narrator
True Blood
2008
as Bill Maher
Swing Vote
2008
as Bill Maher
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
2008
as Self
I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA
2007
as Himself
Heckler
2007
as Self
Bill Maher: The Decider
2007
as Himself
Sicko
2007
as Self
The Sarah Silverman Program.
2007
as Bill Maher
Everything's Cool
2007
as Self (archive footage)
Fuck
2006
as Self
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
2006
as Self
Bill Maher: New Rules
2006
as Himself
AKA Tommy Chong
2006
as Himself
Earth to America
2005
as Self
The Showbiz Show with David Spade
2005
Bill Maher: I'm Swiss
2005
as Bill Maher
The Aristocrats
2005
as Self
Inside Deep Throat
2005
as Self
America's Next Top Model
2003
as Guest
Pauly Shore Is Dead
2003
as Bill Maher
Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home
2003
as Bill Maher
Stupidity
2003
as Himself
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
2002
as Self
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
2002
John Q
2002
as Bill Maher
The Secret Rulers of the World
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Tomcats
2001
as Carlos (uncredited)
Bill Maher: Be More Cynical
2000
as Bill Maher
Son of the Beach
2000
Edtv
1999
as Bill Maher
Family Guy
1999
as Bill Maher (voice)
V.I.P.
1998
as Bill Maher
Brother's Keeper
1998
as Bill Maher
Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular
1998
Primary Colors
1998
as Himself
Dharma & Greg
1997
as Bill Maher
Bimbo Movie Bash
1997
as Jim (archive footage)
The Chris Rock Show
1997
Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special
1997
as Himself
Spin City
1996
as Bill Maher
The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C.
1996
Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny
1995
as Himself
A Night to Die For
1995
as Self
Politically Incorrect
1993
as Self - Host
The Jackie Thomas Show
1992
Hot Country Nights
1991
Charlie Hoover
1991
as Elliot Weedle
Pizza Man
1991
as Elmo Bunn
One-Night Stand: Bill Maher
1989
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
1989
as Jim
One Night Stand
1989
Roseanne
1988
Out of Time
1988
as Maxwell Taylor
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
1987
as Writer
House II: The Second Story
1987
as John
Married... with Children
1987
as Adam Gold
The Max Headroom Show
1987
as Haskel
Rags to Riches
1987
Ratboy
1986
as Party Guest
Club Med
1986
as Rick
Sara
1985
as Marty Lang
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Rick Rivers
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Frank Albertson
D.C. Cab
1983
as Baba
8th Annual Young Comedians' Show
1983
Newhart
1982
Alice
1976
Great Performances
1971
as Self
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Nominee