Actor info
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Name :
Bill Maher
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Born :
January 20, 1956 in New York City, New York, USA (70 years old)
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
76 films (1983–2025)
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Also known as :
William Maher Jr., بِل مار
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Biography
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.
Notable films
- Late Night (2019) as Bill Maher
- A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014) as Barn Dance Comedian (uncredited)
- The Interview (2014) as Self (uncredited)
- Iron Man 3 (2013) as Bill Maher
- John Q (2002) as Bill Maher
