Bill Hicks
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 16, 1961
- Died
- February 26, 1994
- Birthplace
- Valdosta, Georgia, USA
William Melvin "Bill" Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian and satirist. His humor challenged mainstream beliefs, aiming to "enlighten people to think for themselves." Hicks used a ribald approach to express his material, describing himself as "Chomsky with dick jokes." His jokes included general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy and personal issues. Hicks' material was often deliberately controversial and steeped in dark comedy. In both his stand-up performances, and during interviews, he often criticized consumerism, superficiality, mediocrity and banality within the media and popular culture, describing them as oppressive tools of the ruling class, meant to "keep people stupid and apathetic." Hicks died of pancreatic cancer, which had spread to his liver, in 1994 at the age of 32. In the years after his death, his work and legacy achieved significant admiration and acclaim, of numerous comedians, writers, actors and musicians alike. He was listed as the 19th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central in 2004, and 6th greatest in 2007 and 4th greatest by Channel 4 in 2010.
Filmography
Bill Hicks: Reflections 2015
as Self (archive footage)
- Bill Hicks Lives
Bill Hicks Lives 2013
Writer
The Reality of Me 2012
as Self
American: The Bill Hicks Story 2010
as Self
Heckler 2007
as Self
Zeitgeist: The Movie 2007
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian 2004
as Himsef
Comedy Knockouts 2003
as Self (archive footage)
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks 2003
as Self (archive footage)
- The Best of Midnight Rider
The Best of Midnight Rider 2002
as Self (archive footage)
Totally Bill Hicks 1998
as Self, Writer
On The Seventh Day - Bill Hicks At The Cult Compound 1994
as Himself
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride 1994
as Self
- But... Seriously
But... Seriously 1994
as Self (archive footage)
- Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA 1994
as Self, Writer
Sacred Cow Halloween Special 1993
Actor
Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising 1993
as Self
- Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop 1993
Actor
Bill Hicks: Revelations 1993
as Self, Writer
Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer 1993
Writer
Bill Hicks: Relentless 1992
as Self, Writer
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand 1991
as Self, Writer
Ninja Bachelor Party 1991
as Dr. Death, Director
- Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival 1991
as Self, Writer
- Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards 1990
as Self, Writer
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm 1990
as Self, Writer
Bill Hicks: Sane Man 1989
as Self, Writer, Executive Producer
Impact Video Magazine 1989
Actor
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago 1989
as Self, Writer
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen 1988
as Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right 1988
as Self, Writer
Preacherman Meets Widderwoman 1973
as Haskell / Rudolph
Credits from TMDB.