Bill Maher

Biography

Bill Maher is an American comedian, actor and television host known for political satire. He grew up in River Vale, New Jersey, and began his career in comedy, hosting the New York City club Catch a Rising Star in 1979 before appearing on Johnny Carson's and David Letterman's programs in 1982. His feature debut came with D.C. Cab (1983), and he went on to roles in House II: The Second Story (1987) and Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989). He hosted the late-night show Politically Incorrect from 1993 to 2002, then took over as host, co-producer and co-writer of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher in 2003. He teamed with director Larry Charles on the documentary Religulous (2008). Later he launched the Club Random podcast and executive produced Vice. His honors include a Hollywood Walk of Fame star and 41 Primetime Emmy nominations.

70years old

Turns 71 on January 20in 71 days

Born January 20, 1956New York City
Star sign: AquariusFirst day of the sign, on the Capricorn cusp
William Maher (birth name)

Movie Career

Films: 10
Career span: 40 years1983 to 2023

Genres

Documentary60%, 6 films
Comedy50%, 5 films
Action20%, 2 films
Biography20%, 2 films
Drama20%, 2 films

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A first
Maher holds the record for the most Primetime Emmy nominations without a single win, with 22 nominations and no victories.
First role
In 1979, Maher was the host at Catch a Rising Star, a comedy club in New York City, where he got his start in comedy.

Bill Maher movies on Netflix

Reality2023IMDb rating 6.7as Himself
Fat Fiction2020IMDb rating 7.7as Self - Comedian
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.2018IMDb rating 7.5as Himself
All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State2014IMDb rating 7.9as Himself
Religulous2008IMDb rating 7.6as Self - Host/Narrator
Sicko2007IMDb rating 8.0as Himself
Inside Deep Throat2005IMDb rating 6.7as Himself
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death1989IMDb rating 4.8as Jim
House II: The Second Story1987IMDb rating 5.4as John
D.C. Cab1983IMDb rating 5.6as Baba

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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Religulous2008 Comedy, Documentary, Waras Self - Host/Narrator
IMDb rating 7.661K votes
House II: The Second Story1987 Comedy, Fantasy, Horroras John
IMDb rating 5.413K votes
Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death1989as Jim
IMDb rating 4.83.9K votes
D.C. Cab1983as Baba
IMDb rating 5.65.7K votes
Sicko2007as Himself
IMDb rating 8.078K votes
Reality2023as Himself
IMDb rating 6.731K votes
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.2018as Himself
IMDb rating 7.52.3K votes
Inside Deep Throat2005as Himself
IMDb rating 6.77.3K votes

Worked with

Bill Maher shares two films with George W. Bush, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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George W. Bush

Bill Clinton

Dennis Hopper

Robin Williams

Gary Busey

John Diehl

Michael MooreDirector, 1 film

Larry CharlesDirector, 1 film Tina SatterDirector, 1 film

Films together

George W. Bush2 films together, 2007 to 2014
George W. Bush's page
- All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State2014IMDb rating 7.9Maher as HimselfBush as Himself
- Sicko2007IMDb rating 8.0Maher as HimselfBush as Himself
Bill Clinton2 films together, 2007 to 2014
Bill Clinton's page
- All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State2014IMDb rating 7.9Maher as HimselfClinton as Himself
- Sicko2007IMDb rating 8.0Maher as HimselfClinton as Himself
Dennis Hopper1 film together, 2005
Dennis Hopper's page
- Inside Deep Throat2005IMDb rating 6.7Maher as HimselfHopper as Narratorvoice
Robin Williams1 film together, 2014
Robin Williams's page
- All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State2014IMDb rating 7.9Maher as HimselfWilliams as Himself
Gary Busey1 film together, 1983
Gary Busey's page
- D.C. Cab1983IMDb rating 5.6Maher as BabaBusey as Dell
John Diehl1 film together, 1983
John Diehl's page
- D.C. Cab1983IMDb rating 5.6Maher as BabaDiehl as Head Kidnapper
Michael MooreDirector, 1 film, 2007
All films by Michael Moore
- Sicko2007IMDb rating 8.0Maher as Himself
Larry CharlesDirector, 1 film, 2008
All films by Larry Charles
- Religulous2008IMDb rating 7.6Maher as Self - Host/Narrator
Tina SatterDirector, 1 film, 2023
All films by Tina Satter
- Reality2023IMDb rating 6.7Maher as Himself

Awards

Five awards and honors from 2009 to 2026, one of them major.

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Bill Maher's awards and nominations, grouped by award
Year	Award	Result
Emmy Awards
	Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special	Won
Other honors
2026	Mark Twain Prize for American Humor	Won
2009	Richard Dawkins Award	Won
	Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award	Won
	Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame	Honored

Online

Official profiles and reference pages.

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