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 577 to 600 of 601.
1:20:14Rob Visits Club Random with Bill Maher | Rob Schneider
Robert Michael Schneider
8.2K views
3:02On GOP, Sam Harris, Ben Affleck & Bill Maher | Michael Steele | POLITICS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
6.8K views
13:34Bill Maher and Drew Barrymore FAIL In Running Their Shows Without Writers
Francesca Fiorentini
6.5K views
2:39Even Bill Maher Gets That Dems' Snubbing Progressives Is Stupid
Katie Halper
6.3K views
1:11:04Katie Halper On Thomas Frank On Thomas Frank On Bill Maher
Katie Halper
5.8K views
15:23Grifter Apologizes For Sex Abuse Coverup, Then Plugs Bill Maher Appearance
Katie Halper
5.8K views
13:00Bill Maher’s Rock Bottom Embarrassing Elon Interview
Francesca Fiorentini
5K views
3:41Bill Maher Thinks Joe Biden Is Too ‘Radical'
Katie Halper
4.4K views
16:54Bill Maher Deliberately Misleads Audience On Transgender Issues
Francesca Fiorentini
4.3K views
7:24Bill Maher Somehow Uses Afghanistan To Dunk On "Woke Kids"
Francesca Fiorentini
3.6K views
1:02:51Echo, 90 Day Fiance', Bill Maher: Riffin With Griffin EP265
Erik Griffin
3.5K views
5:07Todd and Jimmy have thoughts about Bill Maher
Jimmy Pardo
3.4K views
2:53How I Met Bill Maher | Saturday Night Stories with Carrot Top | Episode 37
Carrot Top
3K views
5:32Ok, BooMaher — Bill Maher Dumps On College
Francesca Fiorentini
2.6K views
1:15:29Bill Maher - House "N" still haunting him
Nick Di Paolo
2.3K views
0:57Bill Maher // FOTW
Dana Carvey
2.2K views
3:50DL Hughley On Bill Maher, Kathy Griffin Backlash, And Comedians
D.L. Hughley
2.2K views
1:54Todd and Jimmy have thoughts about Bill Maher
Jimmy Pardo
1.9K views
58:29The Nick Di Paolo Podcast- New Orleans, Bill Maher, Marcon
Nick Di Paolo
1.8K views
1:32Carrot Top on Bill Maher’s Club Random Podcast
Carrot Top
1.6K views
1:00:56Rhonda Shear, Bill Maher, Steve Schirripa
Rhonda Shear
1.1K views
1:29Bill Maher hates Candace Owens baby
Jerry Minor
1K views
12:21I Should Replace Bill Maher, But I'd Get Fired (Viewer Questions)
Lee Camp
922 views
1:30Impressionist Jim Meskimen Celebrity Fortune Cookie | 2022 | Day 347 | Bill Maher
Jim Meskimen
874 viewsChannels on this page: Robert Michael Schneider, Dave Rubin, Francesca Fiorentini, Katie Halper, Erik Griffin, Jimmy Pardo, Carrot Top, Nick Di Paolo, Dana Carvey, D.L. Hughley, Rhonda Shear, Jerry Minor, Lee Camp, Jim Meskimen
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
