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 433 to 456 of 601.
1:39'Real Time' Crowd Goes Quiet as Bill Maher & Democrat Have a Tense Exchange About Zohran Mamdani
Dave Rubin
104K views
0:34Bill Maher Tells Russell Brand Why He Changed His Mind on This | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
101.2K views
3:12Bill Maher’s Crowd Roars at CEO’s Message for America Haters
Dave Rubin
100.9K views
4:09Is This the Issue That Finally Causes Bill Maher to Vote Republican? | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
99.7K views
4:35Is Bill Maher's Democrat Theory a Joke or Close to the Truth? | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
99.2K views
12:35Bill Maher: ”I Was FORCED To Take COVID Vaxx AGAINST MY WILL!”
Jimmy Dore
97.9K views
54:28Fmr. SecDef Shocks Bill Maher with How Woke Military Has Become
Dave Rubin
97.8K views
5:12Watch Guest’s Face When Bill Maher Puts Him In His Place Over Elon Musk
Russell Brand
96.1K views
1:30Proud of you, Bill Maher! | Gianmarco Soresi | The Downside Podcast
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
95.8K views
16:14Bill Maher ADMITS Trump Never Threatened Liz Cheney!
Jimmy Dore
95.7K views
18:22Bill Maher Puts Foot In Mouth & PROVES He Knows Nothing!
Jimmy Dore
94.9K views
4:03Bill Maher Stuns Guest with This Brutal Truth Bomb
Dave Rubin
94.3K views
4:15I Resent Our History Being Dismanteled At The Behest of Rich White Men Like Bill Maher
D.L. Hughley
92.9K views
11:36“I’m Afraid Of Getting Shot On Stage!” – Bill Maher
Jimmy Dore
91.3K views
0:56Bill Maher OWNS Brett Kavenaugh
Kyle Dunnigan
90.8K views
20:45Bill Maher Gives Up Trump Derangement Syndrome For One Night!
Jimmy Dore
90.3K views
7:31Bill Maher & Fetterman Prove the Left Has Never Been Weaker | Eva Vlaardingerbroek
Dave Rubin
88.5K views
0:54Did Bill Maher's Controversial Question for Riley Gaines Go Too Far?
Dave Rubin
87.9K views
4:12Watch MTG Destroy Bill Maher’s Narrative w/ Facts in Only 1 Minute
Dave Rubin
87.2K views
0:20Sneaking in my Bill Maher impression @Netflix
Matt Friend
87K views
1:00There goes me ever writing for Bill Maher | Gianmarco Soresi | The Downside Podcast
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
84.3K views
27:01Trump goes SCORCHED EARTH on Bill Maher
Adam Carolla
83.7K views
3:46‘Real Time’ Goes Quiet as Bill Maher Snaps at Guest for Saying This
Dave Rubin
83.3K views
2:33Watch Ben Shapiro Destroy Bill Maher’s Narrative w/ Facts in 1 Minute
Dave Rubin
83K viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Jimmy Dore, Russell Brand, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, D.L. Hughley, Kyle Dunnigan, Matt Friend, Adam Carolla
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.
Comedians similar to Bill Maher
Same comedic style, across countries
