Bill Maher
Stand-up comedian from United States šŗšø
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 25 to 48 of 601.
5:00āReal Timeā Crowd Goes Wild as Bill Maher & Piers Morgan Demolish Her Insane Narrative
Dave Rubin
1.9M views
12:26Bill Maher on Midterm Election Results, Fox Newsā Selective Quoting & Answer to Americaās Problems
Jimmy Kimmel
1.9M views
10:50Sam Harris Discusses His Ben Affleck Debate on Real Time with Bill Maher
Dave Rubin
1.8M views
1:15:31'Real Time' Crowd Goes Quiet as Bill Maher Explains Why Kamala Will Lose
Dave Rubin
1.8M views
6:00This Fight Over Bill Maher Was So Big It Could Be the End of This Host of 'The View'
Dave Rubin
1.7M views
14:59Bill Maher on Getting Anger from Both Sides, Our Divided Country & Norm Macdonaldās Passing
Jimmy Kimmel
1.7M views
2:33Billy Corgan Shocked by Bill Maherās Angry Reaction to Charlie Kirkās Murder
Dave Rubin
1.7M views
2:06Bill Maherās Crowd Stunned as John Fetterman Gives a Brutal Message to Democrats
Dave Rubin
1.7M views
0:49Dave Rubin Corners Bill Maher with an Uncomfortable Fact He Canāt Deny
Dave Rubin
1.7M views
0:55Bill Maher Makes Guest Go Silent by Explaining the Real Reason Voters Want Trump
Dave Rubin
1.7M views
3:52Billy Corgan Shocked by Bill Maherās Angry Reaction to Charlie Kirkās Murder
Dave Rubin
1.7M views
0:46Bill Maher Explains to Ben Shapiro How He Was Tricked by 'Woke' | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
1.6M views
5:00Bill Maher: Obama Is NOT The First Gay President | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.6M views
3:52Bill Maher Makes Neil deGrasse Tyson Go Silent with His COVID Rant | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
1.6M views
4:59Bill Maher on Donald Trump
Jimmy Kimmel
1.6M views
0:56Bill Maher's Audience Roars Its Approval for Dave Rubin's Democrat Plan
Dave Rubin
1.5M views
3:30BEST OF BILL MAHER(kyle dunnigan) on Kill Tony
Kyle Dunnigan
1.5M views
1:00Crowd Roars at Bill Maherās Warning for the U.S.
Dave Rubin
1.5M views
6:44āReal Timeā Crowd Roars for Bill Maher's Relentless Truth Bombs
Dave Rubin
1.5M views
2:45Bill Maher's Crowd Roars for Russell Brand's Relentless Truth Bombs
Dave Rubin
1.5M views
5:56Bill Maher on Terrorism and the Charlie Hebdo Attack
Jimmy Kimmel
1.4M views
57:00'Real Time' Crowd Goes Silent as Bill Maher Explains Why Kamala Canāt Win with Co-Host Clay Travis
Dave Rubin
1.4M views
0:59Bill Maher Looks Humbled as Megyn Kelly Debunks His Claim with Facts
Dave Rubin
1.4M views
2:54Jimmy Kimmel Goes Quiet as His Question for Bill Maher Backfires | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
1.4M viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, 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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