Bill Maher
Stand-up comedian from United States 🇺🇸
About Bill Maher
William Maher (born January 20, 1956) is an American television host, comedian, actor and political commentator. Known for his political satire, he is the host of the HBO political talk show Real Time with Bill Maher (2003-present) and the podcast Club Random (2022-present). He previously hosted the late-night show Politically Incorrect (1993-2002) on Comedy Central and ABC. Often described as a moderate liberal, Maher targets topics including religion, political correctness and the mass media; his critical views of religion formed the basis for his 2008 documentary film Religulous.
Born in New York City, Maher was raised in River Vale, New Jersey, and graduated from Pascack Hills High School in 1974. He then attended Cornell University, double-majoring in English literature and history, and graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts. He began his career as a comedian and actor, hosting the New York comedy club Catch a Rising Star in 1979 and appearing on Johnny Carson's and David Letterman's shows from 1982. His feature film debut was in D.C. Cab (1983).
In 2005, Maher ranked No. 38 on Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time, and he received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2010. Politically Incorrect won numerous awards, including an Emmy for Outstanding Technical Direction. ABC declined to renew his contract in 2002 after a controversial on-air remark made six days after the September 11 attacks. He has earned 41 Primetime Emmy nominations and a win as executive producer for Vice in 2014.
Videos (24)
Videos 1 to 24 of 24.
2:39Donald Trump Sued Bill Maher for $5 Million Dollars | Live From D.C. (HBO)
219.7K views
0:59Why Make Fun of Religion?
20.9K views
0:51A Moral Question
11.2K views
2:25Muslim Dior Fashion Show! | "...But I'm Not Wrong" (HBO)
10.6K views
1:00To Be, or Not To Be, Republican
10.5K views
0:46Trump's Republican Enablers
8.4K views
0:31Is Hunting Really a Sport?
7.7K views
0:49Bad news about Rascal Scooters
7.7K views
1:34Bill Maher: Demonizing Hillary Clinton | "...But I'm Not Wrong" (HBO)
7.2K views
0:50Greatest Republican Con Ever!
7.2K views
1:02Is Anyone Else Seeing This? Trailer | New Comedy Special (HBO)
5.8K views
1:15Who Really Benefited from Socialism? | "...But I'm Not Wrong" (HBO)
4.7K views
0:33Border Crisis Solution?
4.4K views
0:50When Life Begins?
4.4K views
0:35What Would Jesus Do?
3.9K views
0:58The 'Billy Graham Rule' for Marriage
3.5K views
2:00The Republican Abstinence Pledge | The Decider (HBO)
2.8K views
0:41Does Putin Have a Soul? | The Decider (HBO)
2.3K views
0:58Sex Education in America | The Decider (HBO)
2.2K views
1:13All Things Ronald Reagan | The Decider (HBO)
1.6K views
0:30Fly at Your Own Risk Airlines
1.3K views
0:53The Problem with Cialis Commercials | The Decider (HBO)
932 views
0:52Cialis Commercials
795 views
1:01You Thought That Was the Baby Kicking?
499 viewsGuest appearances (601)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Bill Maher.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 601.
1:01Bill Maher Makes the Crowd Go Quiet with This Chilling Warning
Dave Rubin
7.4M views
0:58Bill Maher Stammers as Republican Corrects His Trump Lie with This Fact
Dave Rubin
4.8M views
7:19Watch Megyn Kelly Destroy Bill Maher’s Narrative w/ Facts in Only 5 Minutes
Dave Rubin
4.5M views
0:58Watch ‘The View’s Sunny Hostin’s Face When Bill Maher Puts Her in Her Place
Dave Rubin
4.4M views
0:55Bill Maher Makes Pelosi Look Insane with This Simple Question
Dave Rubin
4M views
15:04Bill Maher on Trump Conceding, COVID, Giuliani in Borat & Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Jimmy Kimmel
3.5M views
0:54'Real Time' Crowd Goes Silent as Bill Maher Explains Why Kamala Can’t Win
Dave Rubin
3.3M views
3:58Watch Scientist Destroy Bill Maher’s Narrative w/ Facts in Only 3 Minutes
Dave Rubin
3.2M views
16:36So I Went On Bill Maher And This Happened...
Russell Brand
3.1M views
2:26Real Time' Crowd Goes Quiet as Bill Maher Explains Why Dems Can’t Win
Dave Rubin
3.1M views
7:02‘Real Time’ Crowd Roars for Bill Maher's Relentless Truth Bombs
Dave Rubin
3M views
3:12'Real Time' Crowd Goes Quiet as Bill Maher Explains Why Kamala Can’t Win
Dave Rubin
2.9M views
0:57Bill Maher Ignites New Controversy When He Tells Joe Rogan This
Dave Rubin
2.9M views
0:52'Real Time' Crowd Goes Quiet as Bill Maher Explains Why Kamala Can’t Win
Dave Rubin
2.8M views
0:59Watch Scientist Destroy Bill Maher’s Narrative w/ Facts in Under 1 Minute
Dave Rubin
2.7M views
0:54Jordan Peterson Corners Bill Maher with the Question No Democrat Will Answer
Dave Rubin
2.5M views
5:10Bill Maher on Bill Cosby
Jimmy Kimmel
2.4M views
1:00'Real Time' Crowd Goes Silent as Bill Maher Reacts to Kamala’s Plans to Run for Gov.
Dave Rubin
2.3M views
2:12:25Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 11-3-22 with BILL MAHER
Bill Burr
2.3M views
5:20Watch ‘The View’s' Sunny Hostin’s Face When Bill Maher Puts Her in Her Place
Dave Rubin
2.2M views
0:57Bill Maher’s Crowd Roars at CEO’s Message for Liberal States
Dave Rubin
2.2M views
0:56Jerry Seinfeld Didn’t Expect Bill Maher to Say This About Trump
Dave Rubin
2.1M views
4:41Bill Maher's Crowd Roars for Russell Brand's Relentless Truth Bombs
Dave Rubin
1.9M views
4:15'Real Time' Crowd Goes Quiet as Bill Maher Puts Al Gore In His Place
Dave Rubin
1.9M viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Jimmy Kimmel, Russell Brand, Bill Burr
Frequently asked questions
Who is Bill Maher?
Bill Maher, born January 20, 1956, in New York City, is an American television host, comedian, actor and political commentator known for his political satire.
What shows does Bill Maher host?
He hosts the HBO talk show Real Time with Bill Maher (2003-present) and the podcast Club Random (2022-present), and previously hosted Politically Incorrect (1993-2002).
Where did Bill Maher study?
He attended Cornell University, double-majoring in English literature and history, and graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts.
Why did ABC cancel Politically Incorrect?
ABC declined to renew his contract in 2002 after a controversial on-air remark he made six days after the September 11 attacks.
What is Religulous?
Religulous is Maher's 2008 documentary film, based on his critical views of religion.
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