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Bill Maher

Bill Maher

Acting • 1956-01-20 • 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.

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Family Guy7.4

Family Guy

1999

House II: The Second Story5.6

House II: The Second Story

1987

Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death4.4

Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death

1989

Newhart7.2

Newhart

1982

D.C. Cab5.2

D.C. Cab

1983

Bill Maher: I'm Swiss6.4

Bill Maher: I'm Swiss

2005

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