Born on Jan. 20, 1956, in New York City, political comedian Bill Maher was raised in River Vale, N.J. After graduating from Cornell University in 1978, Maher pursued a comedy career in New York alongside such future stars as Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Reiser.In the 1980s, Maher appeared often on "The Tonight Show" and accepted bit parts in movies and television. In 1993, he finally hit the big time with the Comedy Central series "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher," in which the acerbic host moderated topical debates among various celebrity guests.
In 1996, the show moved to ABC, where it held its own against Jay Leno and David Letterman, but Maher's controversial comments following the 9/11 attacks led to the show's cancellation. Not long after, Maher came back strong with "Real Time with Bill Maher" on HBO, an hour-long weekly version of his old format.
AddBill Maher: I'm SwissControversial comic Bill Maher -- former firebrand host of the popular panel show "Politically Incorrect" -- pushes buttons once again in this 2005 stand-up performance, taking swings at George W. Bush, Arnold Schwarzenegger, rap lyrics and more. Embarrassed by the state of American politics (and... Read More
AddBill Maher: The DeciderIn a scathing one-hour special, comedian and talk show host Bill Maher unleashes a furious and furiously funny attack on a wide swath of social and political issues, particularly the achievements of the George W. Bush presidency. The prizefighter of political incorrectness also delivers sharp jabs... Read More
AddBill Maher: New RulesComedian Bill Maher leaves no target unturned in this hilarious collection of bits from his HBO series "Real Time with Bill Maher." Stamping his trademark wit on the inherent comedy of actual events, Maher attacks the things that drive him crazy. Bonus features include a live round of Maher's... Read More
AddBill Maher: Be More Cynical"Politically Incorrect" creator and host Bill Maher gives his biting, satiric wit free rein in this Home Box Office special that will have you holding your sides from laughter. Maher takes on such contemporary topics as the evils of big government (always a favorite target) and the confounding power... Read More
AddBill Maher: Victory Begins at HomeBill Maher's ascerbic wit goes after the big guns -- sex, war, government, religion and more -- in this one-man show, nominated for an Emmy Award, that began on Broadway. Expect the same courageous commentary, envelope-pushing observations and killer one-liners that have made Maher's past shows,... Read More
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