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)
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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?
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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)
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16:01Proof Bill Maher Is Absolutely Clueless & Lives In Bubble Of Propaganda.
Jimmy Dore
168.8K views
0:51‘Real Time’ Crowd Gasps as Bill Maher Agrees with Republicans Extreme Plan
Dave Rubin
168.2K views
1:09:41Host Squirms When Bill Maher Gets Brutally Honest About Democrats
Dave Rubin
168.1K views
23:33Audience STUNNED As Bill Maher Reacts To Trump On Abortion
Russell Brand
167.4K views
1:38Watch the Exact Moment That Bill Maher Shows How to Bridge the Political Divide | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
167.2K views
0:58Watch Megyn Kelly Destroy Bill Maher’s Narrative in Under 1 Minute Pt. 1
Dave Rubin
167K views
2:32Watch Guest’s Head Explode When Bill Maher Says What No Celebrity Will Admit
Dave Rubin
166.7K views
5:40Bill Maher & Stephen A. Smith Have an Unexpected Defense of This Trump Accusation
Dave Rubin
166.7K views
0:59Bill Maher Makes Seth MacFarlane Go Silent w/ His COVID Rant
Dave Rubin
166.7K views
2:01Our last time talking about Bill Maher I swear | Gianmarco Soresi | The Downside Podcast
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
165.5K views
1:11:10Bill Maher Stunned by Gavin Newsom Blaming Everyone but Himself For Cali’s Problems
Dave Rubin
162.5K views
0:44Bill Maher LOVES Wicked
Kyle Dunnigan
162.3K views
2:29Host Goes Quiet as Bill Maher Gives a Brutal Reality Check to Democrats
Dave Rubin
160.1K views
1:30Liberal Visibly Squirms as Bill Maher Forces Her to Admit the Truth
Dave Rubin
159.3K views
13:32Journalist CANCELS Bill Maher's Show Over Milo Yiannopoulos Booking
Jimmy Dore
158.7K views
9:08Would Bill Maher Turn on Democrats If He Knew This? (Pt. 2) | Bill O’Reilly | MEDIA | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
154.7K views
3:24Watch Hollywood Star’s Face When Bill Maher Puts Him in His Place
Dave Rubin
153.3K views
1:29Watch Bill Maher Destroy Dem’s Narrative w/ Facts in Only 1 Minute
Dave Rubin
152.4K views
4:49Bill Maher's Audience Roars Its Approval for This Criticism of Kamala
Dave Rubin
151.9K views
1:30:10Bill Maher Reveals Details of Trump Meeting & He’s as Shocked as the ‘Real Time’ Crowd
Dave Rubin
151.2K views
2:18Dem Gets Visibly Angry as He Falls Into BIll Maher’s Trap & Humiliates Himself
Dave Rubin
151K views
11:28Bill Maher Supports Trump & Venezuela Coup
Jimmy Dore
148.7K views
1:30Bill Maher Stunned by Gavin Newsom Blaming Everyone but Himself For Cali’s Problems
Dave Rubin
148.7K views
1:10:55Dave & Bill Maher's Tense Moment, Cracking Up Ben Shapiro, Megyn Kelly Attacking Taylor Swift & More
Dave Rubin
147.2K viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Dore, Dave Rubin, Russell Brand, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, Kyle Dunnigan
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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