Bill Maher
Biography
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.
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Full filmography
- Family Guy (1999) as Bill Maher (voice)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self - Host
- Married... with Children (1987) as Adam Gold
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Rick Rivers
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Frank Albertson
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Jeopardy! (1984) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- True Blood (2008) as Bill Maher
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- Alice (1976)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- V.I.P. (1998) as Bill Maher
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- Newhart (1982)
- black-ish (2014) as Bill Maher