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 529 to 552 of 601.
3:29'Real Time' Crowd Goes Quiet as Bill Maher Insults His Audience
Dave Rubin
36.4K views
0:56Bill Maher Blows Roseanne Barrās Mind w/ His Dark Democrat Prediction
Dave Rubin
35.4K views
1:13Bill Maherās Chilling Warning about Islam In USA Goes Viral Fast
Dave Rubin
35.2K views
17:16Bill Maher Is Exactly Whatās Wrong With Rich Democrats
Francesca Fiorentini
34.6K views
1:24Bill Maherās Crowd Stunned by His Brutal Message to Democrats
Dave Rubin
34.4K views
0:58Bill Maher Has a Solution To All The Problems In The Middle East
Jimmy Dore
34.2K views
4:15Bill Maher Is The Most Fragile Man in Comedy
Francesca Fiorentini
33.8K views
2:25Bill Maher Mocks Guest for Insulting Answer That āReal Timeā Crowd Laughs at
Dave Rubin
33.5K views
13:44Bill Maher: Democrats Canāt Discipline Their āEntitled Bratā DSA Wing
Roseanne Barr
33.4K views
1:16Host Humiliated as His Question for Bill Maher Backfires Spectacularly
Dave Rubin
32.9K views
1:46Bill Maher should be a parent
Kyle Dunnigan
29.7K views
0:59Palestinian Journalist DEBUNKS Bill Maher
Katie Halper
29.4K views
1:18Bill Maher speaks his mind on Trump.
Russell Brand
29.4K views
4:43Bill Maher Doesn't Understand Why This Opinion Is Controversial
Dave Rubin
28.9K views
11:29Bill Maher's Trump Meeting Is Everything That's Wrong With Centrists
Francesca Fiorentini
28.5K views
2:20Watch Bill Maher Finally Admit What Would Turn Him Republican | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
28.1K views
12:45Bill Maher FAILS To Ask Guest About Role In Sexual Abuse Scandal
Katie Halper
28K views
1:26The Difference in Writing Jokes for Bill Maher & Donald Trump | Evan Sayet
Dave Rubin
27.7K views
21:42KDS (ep. 19) RUSSELL BRAND/BILL MAHER GAME
Kyle Dunnigan
26.8K views
3:12'Real Time' Crowd Cheers as Bill Maher Admits This
Dave Rubin
26.4K views
3:58Bill Maher Shocks Guest by Admitting He Was Wrong on This Major Issue
Dave Rubin
25.9K views
0:58Bill Maher is mad that the Barbie movie wasnāt āaccurateā and pushes a feminist agenda. Oh Billyā¦
Francesca Fiorentini
25.6K views
6:24Bill Maher Really OutāBill Maherās Himself This Time
Katie Halper
24.4K views
2:50Bill Maher Completely Loses the Plot & Wants This Democrat to Run in 2024 | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
24.3K viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Francesca Fiorentini, Jimmy Dore, Roseanne Barr, Kyle Dunnigan, Katie Halper, Russell Brand
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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