Bill Maher

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.

Bill Maher is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 12 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This? (2025), Reality (2023), Cuomo (2022), Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. (2018), I Love You, America (2017), The Jay Leno Show (2009), Religulous (2008), Sicko (2007). The recorded credits span 1983 to 2025, including 6 movies and 6 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.