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.
Filmography (136 titles)
4.0ShowHollywood Squares
Self · 2025
6.0MovieBill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
Self · 2025
TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas
Self · 2023
6.4MovieReality
Self (archive footage) · 2023
3.9ShowCuomo
Self - Guest · 2022
4.8MovieBill Maher: #Adulting
Self · 2022
7.1ShowHistory 101
Self (archive footage) · 2020
6.5MovieFat Fiction
Self - Comedian (archive footage) · 2020
8.0MovieGaza Fights for Freedom
Self (archive footage) · 2019
5.0MovieRace Against Time
2019
5.3MovieStill Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
Self · 2019
7.0MovieThe El Duce Tapes
Self · 2019
6.8ShowMiracle Workers
Himself (archive footage) · 2019
6.4MovieLate Night
Bill Maher · 2019
7.8MovieTrump @War
Self (archive footage) · 2018
7.7MovieMatangi / Maya / M.I.A.
Self (archive footage) · 2018
6.7MovieBill Maher: Live From Oklahoma
Self · 2018
6.6ShowI Love You, America
Self · 2017
7.0MovieGet Me Roger Stone
Self (archive footage) · 2017
MovieBill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live
Himself · 2016
MovieThe Comedy Club
Self · 2016
6.1ShowThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · 2015
6.7ShowStarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Self · 2015
6.2MovieThe Interview
Self (uncredited) · 2014
7.1Showblack-ish
Bill Maher · 2014
6.0MovieBill Maher: Live from D.C.
Self · 2014
2.0MovieMystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger
Self (archive footage) · 2014
6.1MovieA Million Ways to Die in the West
Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited) · 2014
7.7MovieAll About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State
Self (archive footage) · 2014
7.5MovieEat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip
Self · 2014