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 481 to 504 of 601.
5:10Whitney Cummings' Full Tribute to Bill Maher at the Mark Twain Prize Ceremony
Whitney Cummings
61.9K views
1:00Bill Maher Christmas Reading to Children
Kyle Dunnigan
61.2K views
5:37The Criticism I Never Want to Be Guilty Of | Bill Maher
Dave Rubin
60.5K views
1:24āReal Timeā Crowd Silenced by Bill Maher's Brutal Message for Democrats
Dave Rubin
59.9K views
5:23Bill Maher Faces Backlash | Nick Di Paolo Show
Nick Di Paolo
59.7K views
2:20Guest Corners Bill Maher with the Facts & Changes His Mind in Real Time
Dave Rubin
59.6K views
1:39āReal Timeā Crowd Cheers as Bill Maher Admits This About Trump
Dave Rubin
59K views
3:00Bill Maher Stunned by Sam Harrisā Never-Before Told Details of Falling Out w/ Elon Musk
Dave Rubin
58.6K views
1:57Did āReal Timeāsā Bill Maher Finally Change His Mind on Trump?
Dave Rubin
57.9K views
1:11Bill Maher Cracks Up Candace Owens by Humiliating Biden
Dave Rubin
57.7K views
0:45Bill Maher's apology rivals O'Reilly's tantrum
Kyle Dunnigan
56.7K views
16:20Doug Stanhope Patreon Ep. : Punching Down on Bill Maher
Doug Stanhope
55.5K views
10:16Are The Left Losing Bill Maher?
Russell Brand
55.2K views
8:59Sam Harris, Bill Maher & Islamophobia (Pt. 1) | Gad Saad | ACADEMIA | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
53K views
0:31Bill Maher Is A Moron!
Jimmy Dore
52.5K views
1:30Bill Maher Reveals Why Dems Are Headed for Midterm Disaster
Dave Rubin
52.4K views
0:41William H. Macy Shocked by Bill Maherās Reaction to Trumpās Biggest Win Yet
Dave Rubin
52.3K views
1:05Donald Trump (Matt Friend) Crashes Bill Maher's Mark Twain Prize Acceptance Speech
Matt Friend
52.2K views
20:14KDS (Ep. 12) OUR FIRST FIGHT + BILL MAHER
Kyle Dunnigan
51.2K views
7:58Bill Maher Islam Controversy Continues
Dave Rubin
51.2K views
2:37Lara Trump Looks Stunned as Bill Maher Admits Liberals Are Worse About This
Dave Rubin
50.5K views
7:08Resurfaced Clip of Bill Maher & Jim Carey Exposes Their Baseless Scare Tactics
Dave Rubin
49.1K views
1:46Time's Up, What Will You Decide? A Message for Bill Maher, Sam Harris and Bari Weiss
Dave Rubin
48.5K views
19:23The Last Time We Ever Talk About Bill Maher | The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
48.3K viewsChannels on this page: Whitney Cummings, Kyle Dunnigan, Dave Rubin, Nick Di Paolo, Doug Stanhope, Russell Brand, Jimmy Dore, Matt Friend, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
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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