Bill Maher
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)
933 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 217 to 240 of 601.
0:58Bill Maher Completely Disagrees with Jordan Peterson's Take on Israel
Dave Rubin
311.5K views
1:00'Real Time' Crowd Goes Quiet as Bill Maher Explains Why Kamala Will Lose
Dave Rubin
310.7K views
3:13Guest Notices Something About the Larry David’s Attack on Bill Maher No One Noticed
Dave Rubin
307.2K views
51:10Roseanne & Bill Maher Go OFF: Trump, 9/11, AI & the Democratic Party | Roseanne Barr Podcast
Roseanne Barr
305.4K views
58:10Is This the Issue That Finally Causes Bill Maher to Break with Liberals?
Dave Rubin
305.1K views
38:06Watch Bill Maher’s Face When He Realizes Patrick Bet-David Cornered Him with Logic
Dave Rubin
300K views
16:15Bill Maher SHUT DOWN Over Trump-Russia Conspiracy
Jimmy Dore
298.7K views
1:11:31Bill Maher Makes Gavin Newsom Look Dumb with Simple Questions
Dave Rubin
298.5K views
1:07:39Bill Maher Is Shocked by This Detail About a Drag Show at a School | Direct Message | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
297.5K views
0:58Konstantin Kisin VS Bill Maher...
Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin
293.8K views
5:13Guest Responds with Pathetic Word Salad After Bill Maher Points Out His Hypocrisy
Dave Rubin
290.4K views
20:35Whoopi Goldberg Melts Down Over Bill Maher & Covid
Jimmy Dore
288.4K views
23:42Robert DeNiro Reveals TERMINAL Trump Derangement Syndrome On Bill Maher Show
Jimmy Dore
287.6K views
33:54Biggest Life Regrets & Unexpected Election Predictions | Bill Maher
Dave Rubin
284.9K views
1:14'Real Time' Crowd Goes Quiet as Bill Maher Says What Liberals Don’t Want to Hear
Dave Rubin
284.5K views
0:28BILL MAHER reads to Children!
Kyle Dunnigan
282.6K views
43:17Is Bill Maher Preparing to Leave the Left over This One Issue? | Direct Message | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
280.7K views
4:07Bill Maher Completely Disagrees with Jordan Peterson's Take on Israel
Dave Rubin
279.9K views
42:57CNN Host Goes Silent as Bill Maher Schools Him on CRT & Wokeism | Direct Message | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
279.1K views
48:48Bill Maher Stops Holding Back in Explosive New Joe Rogan Interview | Direct Message | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
278.9K views
3:40Kid Rock Shares Most Shocking Moment of Bill Maher & Donald Trump Meeting
Dave Rubin
277.7K views
1:07:35Dr. Phil Gets Bill Maher Frustrated with Simple Logic
Dave Rubin
276K views
58:11Crowd Roars as Douglas Murray & Bill Maher Call BS on ‘Oppression'
Dave Rubin
274.3K views
8:04Bill Maher Makes His First Appearance on National Television | Carson Tonight Show
Johnny Carson
273.9K viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Roseanne Barr, Jimmy Dore, Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin, Kyle Dunnigan, Johnny Carson
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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