
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.

Family Guy
TV • 1999

The Daily Show
TV • 1996

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV • 2014

Conan
TV • 2010

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV • 2015

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
TV • 2005

Real Time with Bill Maher
TV • 2003

The View
TV • 1997

Murder, She Wrote
TV • 1984

Murder, She Wrote
TV • 1984

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Jeopardy!
TV • 1984

Married... with Children
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Great Performances
TV • 1971

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV • 1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
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