Bill Maher
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 20, 1956
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
William 'Bill' Maher, Jr. is an American stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author and actor. Before his current role as the host of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, he hosted a similar late-night talk show called Politically Incorrect, originally on Comedy Central and later on ABC. He's known for his political satire and sociopolitical commentary, which targets a wide swath of topics. He supports the legalization of marijuana and same-sex marriage, and serves on the board of PETA. He is also a critic of religion and is an advisory board member of Project Reason, a foundation to promote scientific knowledge and secular values within society. He currently ranks number 38 on Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-ups of all time. He got a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on September 14, 2010.
Filmography
Once Upon a Time in Jersey 2026
Actor
Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This? 2025
as Self, Writer, Executive Producer
- TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas
TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas 2023
as Self
Reality 2023
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher: #Adulting 2022
as Self, Executive Producer, Writer
Fat Fiction 2020
as Self - Comedian (archive footage)
Gaza Fights for Freedom 2019
as Self (archive footage)
Race Against Time 2019
Actor
Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate 2019
as Self
The El Duce Tapes 2019
as Self
Late Night 2019
as Bill Maher
Trump @War 2018
as Self (archive footage)
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. 2018
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma 2018
as Self, Screenplay
Get Me Roger Stone 2017
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher - Whiny Little Bitch Live 2016
as Himself
The Comedy Club 2016
as Self
The Interview 2014
as Self (uncredited)
Bill Maher: Live from D.C. 2014
as Self, Writer
Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger 2014
as Self (archive footage)
A Million Ways to Die in the West 2014
as Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited)
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State 2014
as Self (archive footage)
Eat Drink Laugh: The Story of The Comic Strip 2014
as Self
Delivery Man 2013
as Self
Iron Man 3 2013
as Bill Maher
Bright Day 2012
as Bill Maher
The Campaign 2012
as Bill Maher
Bill Maher: CrazyStupidPolitics 2012
as Himself, Writer
The Undefeated 2011
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Maher: But I'm Not Wrong 2010
as Self, Writer
Gavin McInnes is a Fucking Asshole 2010
as Self (archive footage)
- Sex, Drugs & Religion
Sex, Drugs & Religion 2010
as Self
- The Hempire Strikes Back
The Hempire Strikes Back 2008
as Self
Religulous 2008
as Self - Host/Narrator, Writer, Producer
Swing Vote 2008
as Bill Maher
Lord, Save Us from Your Followers 2008
as Self
I Am an Animal: The Story of Ingrid Newkirk and PETA 2007
as Himself
Heckler 2007
as Self
Bill Maher: The Decider 2007
as Himself, Writer
Sicko 2007
as Self
Everything's Cool 2007
as Self (archive footage)
Fuck 2006
as Self
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1 2006
as Self
Bill Maher: New Rules 2006
as Himself
AKA Tommy Chong 2006
as Himself
Earth to America 2005
as Self
Bill Maher: I'm Swiss 2005
as Bill Maher, Writer
The Aristocrats 2005
as Self
Inside Deep Throat 2005
as Self
Playboy's 50th Anniversary Celebration 2003
Actor
Pauly Shore Is Dead 2003
as Bill Maher
Stupidity 2003
as Self
Bill Maher: Victory Begins at Home 2003
as Bill Maher, Writer
Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour 2002
as Self
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s 2002
as Self (archive footage)
John Q 2002
as Bill Maher
- Hello, He Lied & Other Truths from the Hollywood Trenches
Hello, He Lied & Other Truths from the Hollywood Trenches 2002
as Self
Last Party 2000 2001
as Self
Tomcats 2001
as Carlos (uncredited)
Bill Maher: Be More Cynical 2000
as Bill Maher, Writer
EDtv 1999
as Bill Maher
Primary Colors 1998
as Himself
Bimbo Movie Bash 1997
as Jim (archive footage)
- Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special
Bill Maher: The Golden Goose Special 1997
as Himself, Writer
- The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C.
The Weinerville Election Special: From Washington B.C. 1996
Actor
Bill Maher: Stuff That Struck Me Funny 1995
as Himself, Writer
A Night to Die For 1995
as Self
Pizza Man 1991
as Elmo Bunn
One-Night Stand: Bill Maher 1989
Actor
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death 1989
as Jim
Out of Time 1988
as Maxwell Taylor
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville 1987
as Writer
House II: The Second Story 1987
as John
Rags to Riches 1987
as Freddie
Ratboy 1986
as Party Guest
Club Med 1986
as Rick
The 8th Annual Young Comedians Show 1983
Actor
D.C. Cab 1983
as Baba
Credits from TMDB.