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 505 to 528 of 601.
4:30Bill Maher Loses His Way & Goes Back to Smearing Republicans for This | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
48.2K views
1:28āReal Timeā Crowd Roars for Bill Maher & Fettermanās Relentless Truth Bombs
Dave Rubin
47.9K views
1:20āReal Timeā Crowd Shocked by Bill Maherās Angry Reaction to This Lie
Dave Rubin
47.7K views
0:35I like Bill Maher!
Russell Brand
47.5K views
1:51Kid Rock Shares Most Shocking Moment of Bill Maher & Donald Trump Meeting
Dave Rubin
46.5K views
1:11Bill Maher Makes STUNNING ADMISSION
Russell Brand
46K views
8:47Palestinian Journalist GOES OFF On Bill Maher, John Fetterman, Trump & Biden
Katie Halper
44.4K views
34:15The Difference Between Writing Jokes for Bill Maher & Donald Trump | Evan Sayet
Dave Rubin
44.2K views
1:30Guest Squirms as Bill Maher Goes Off Script to Call BS on His Lie
Dave Rubin
43.7K views
15:35Bill Maher is a Fraud | The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
43.6K views
1:14Are Bill Maher & Stephen A. Smith Ready to Do What's Necessary?
Dave Rubin
43.4K views
3:03Proof That I Failed to Change Bill Maher's Mind w/ Patrick Bet-David | POLITICS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
42.1K views
0:29Bill Maher ain't here to play games
Kevin Hart
42K views
23:52KDS (Ep. 4) - BILL MAHER, ALEC BALDWIN, TIM COOK
Kyle Dunnigan
41.2K views
0:15Bill Maher vs Lindsey Graham
D.L. Hughley
40.1K views
0:34The Mark Twain Prize for Bill Maher is now on Netflix.
Whitney Cummings
39.7K views
1:29Bill Maher Surprised as JD Vance Calmly Lists Simple Facts That He Ignores
Dave Rubin
39.7K views
3:38āReal Timeā Crowd Goes Wild as Bill Maher Mocks Dem Live On-AIr
Dave Rubin
39.6K views
1:16Did āReal Timeāsā Bill Maher Finally Change His Mind on Trump?
Dave Rubin
39.2K views
1:33Never a dull moment in that relationship. Watch the full Mark Twain Prize for Bill Maher on Netflix
Whitney Cummings
39.1K views
3:37Watch Bill Maher Get Angry as Republican Calmly Fact Checks Him On-Air
Dave Rubin
39K views
0:18Bill Maher Announces Fox News and Tucker Carlson Appearance | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
Howie Mandel
37.8K views
1:17Andrew Schulz Is Floored by Bill Maherās Unexpected Announcement
Dave Rubin
36.9K views
1:00Bill Maher Is On Another Level!
Russell Brand
36.9K viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Russell Brand, Katie Halper, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, Kevin Hart, Kyle Dunnigan, D.L. Hughley, Whitney Cummings, Howie Mandel
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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