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 49 to 72 of 601.
3:48Bill Maher Makes Pelosi Look Insane with This Simple Question
Dave Rubin
1.4M views
0:28Amazing Bill Maher Impression by Kyle Dunnigan | Whiskey Ginger
Andrew Santino
1.3M views
12:14Bill Maher on the Passing of Gilbert Gottfried, Comedians Getting Canceled & New Special
Jimmy Kimmel
1.3M views
2:46CNN Host Humiliated by Bill Maher for Her On-Air Lying
Dave Rubin
1.3M views
0:58This Fight Over Bill Maher Was So Big It Could Be the End of This Host of 'The View'
Dave Rubin
1.3M views
1:17Bill Maher Makes De Niro Look Dumb with This Simple Question
Dave Rubin
1.3M views
5:57Bill Maherās Chilling Warning about Immigration Goes Viral Fast
Dave Rubin
1.3M views
1:24āReal Timeā Crowd Roars for Bill Maher's Relentless Truth Bombs
Dave Rubin
1.2M views
4:39Bill Maher Makes Guest Go Silent by Explaining the Real Reason Voters Want Trump
Dave Rubin
1.2M views
4:03āReal Timeā Crowd Roars for Bill Maher's Relentless Truth Bombs
Dave Rubin
1.2M views
1:00Bill Maher's Crowd Roars for Russell Brand's Relentless Truth Bombs
Dave Rubin
1.2M views
1:36'Real Time' Crowd Goes Silent as Bill Maher Reacts to Kamalaās Plans to Run for Gov.
Dave Rubin
1.2M views
0:59Jimmy Kimmel Goes Quiet as His Question for Bill Maher Backfires | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
1.2M views
1:21Bill Maher Makes Gavin Newsom Look Dumb with Simple Questions
Dave Rubin
1.2M views
48:53āStop Making Us Pretendā - Bill Maher
Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin
1.2M views
11:01What Really Happened After His Bill Maher Appearance (Pt. 1) | Russell Brand | MEDIA | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
1.1M views
10:45Progressive Laughs In Bill Maherās Face
Jimmy Dore
1.1M views
1:53āReal Timeā Crowd Roars for Bill Maher's Relentless Truth Bombs
Dave Rubin
1.1M views
19:41Bill Maher & Sam Harrisās Heads EXPLODE Over Truth About Russiagate
Jimmy Dore
1M views
4:37Mike Tyson Makes Bill Maher Go Quiet with Unexpected Take on Trans Athletes
Dave Rubin
1M views
5:10Michael Douglas Canāt Believe Bill Maherās Trump Dinner Details
Dave Rubin
1M views
1:41Bill Maherās Crowd Roars at CEOās Message for Liberal States
Dave Rubin
1M views
3:52Bill Maher Is Over Donald Trump's Ridiculous Lawsuit | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1M views
3:10Bill Maher Makes Guest Go Silent by Correcting Her Lie
Dave Rubin
968.4K viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Andrew Santino, Jimmy Kimmel, Konstantin Vadimovich Kisin, Jimmy Dore, Conan O'Brien
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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