About Bill Hicks
William Melvin Hicks (December 16, 1961 - February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian and satirist whose material, encompassing religion, politics, and philosophy, was controversial and often steeped in dark comedy. Born in Valdosta, Georgia, and raised in Houston, Texas, he was drawn to comedy at an early age, emulating Woody Allen and Richard Pryor, and began performing at the Comedy Workshop in Houston at the age of 16, becoming associated with the Texas Outlaw Comics group. He toured the United States extensively and made high-profile television appearances during the 1980s, while amassing a significant fan base in the United Kingdom and filling large venues during his 1991 tour. He released albums including Dangerous and Relentless, and the progressive metal band Tool dedicated their 1996 album Aenima to him. In 1993 his entire stand-up routine was famously cut from the broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman. Hicks died of pancreatic cancer in 1994 at age 32, and his work gained substantial posthumous acclaim, with Rolling Stone ranking him among the best stand-up comics of all time.
Videos (31)
Videos 25 to 31 of 31.
1:06Bill Hicks - Cigarette Warnings
38.4K views
1:33Bill Hicks - Sexual Thought
37.1K views
1:29Bill Hicks - Smoking In Winter
35.5K views
1:52Bill Hicks - Pockets Of Humanity
35.2K views
1:13Bill Hicks - Drinkers
23.1K views
13:54Bill Hicks Interview 1991 CNBC. Recorded same night Bill's One Night Stand first aired on HBO.
20.1K views
1:55Bill Hicks: Legends of Laughter Action Figure. Read below for link to preorders and other info.
4.3K viewsGuest appearances (9)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Bill Hicks.
Guest appearances 1 to 9 of 9.
6:37Rodney Dangerfield Welcomes Bill Hicks to the Stage
Jacob Rodney Cohen
482K views
8:13BILL HICKS on Episode of "COMICS ONLY" with Paul Provenza (1990)
Paul Provenza
203.1K views
8:57BILL HICKS on another ep of "COMICS ONLY" with Paul Provenza (1991)
Paul Provenza
138.2K views
29:41Bill Hicks: Best 14 Bits
Mak Navarez
47.8K views
2:49WTF - Carrot Top talks about Bill Hicks and George Carlin
Marc Maron
25.9K views
5:05Bill Hicks - 20 Years Since His Death, Still Speaking The Truth - MOC
Lee Camp
25.4K views
28:56Bill Hicks's Brother Steve Hicks - Full Interview (with @LeeCamp)
Lee Camp
7.9K views
1:46WTF - Ralphie May talks about opening for Marc Maron & Bill Hicks
Marc Maron
6.7K views
0:33That Sydney Sweeney ad? Bill Hicks wrote it decades ago! //
Matt Ruby
397 viewsChannels on this page: Jacob Rodney Cohen, Paul Provenza, Mak Navarez, Marc Maron, Lee Camp, Matt Ruby
Frequently asked questions
When did Bill Hicks live?
William Melvin Hicks was born on December 16, 1961, and died on February 26, 1994, at age 32.
Where did Bill Hicks grow up?
Bill Hicks was born in Valdosta, Georgia, and raised in Houston, Texas, where he began performing at the Comedy Workshop at the age of 16.
What was Bill Hicks's comedy about?
Bill Hicks was an American stand-up comedian and satirist whose material on religion, politics and philosophy was controversial and often steeped in dark comedy.
Who influenced Bill Hicks?
Drawn to comedy at an early age, Bill Hicks emulated Woody Allen and Richard Pryor, and in Houston he became associated with the Texas Outlaw Comics group.
Was Bill Hicks popular in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Bill Hicks built a significant fan base in the United Kingdom and filled large venues during his 1991 tour.
What albums did Bill Hicks release?
Bill Hicks released albums including Dangerous and Relentless, and the progressive metal band Tool dedicated its 1996 album Aenima to him.
What happened with Bill Hicks on Late Show with David Letterman?
In 1993 Bill Hicks's entire stand-up routine was cut from the broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman.
How is Bill Hicks remembered?
Bill Hicks's work gained substantial posthumous acclaim, and Rolling Stone ranked him among the best stand-up comics of all time.
