Bill Maher
Bill Maher is an American comedian, television host, actor and political commentator born in New York City in 1956.
Bill Maher is an American comedian, television host, actor and political commentator born in New York City in 1956. He is best known for hosting HBO’s political talk show Real Time with Bill Maher and for previously hosting Politically Incorrect on Comedy Central and ABC.
Early life and education
Bill Maher was born in New York City and raised in River Vale, New Jersey. He graduated from Cornell University in 1978.
Stand-up and television career
Maher began performing stand-up comedy in 1979 and later gained national prominence as the host of Politically Incorrect. In 2003, he began hosting Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO.
Political commentary
Maher is widely recognized for acerbic political commentary and satire. His work often addresses politics, religion and social issues.
Other work
In addition to television hosting, Maher has appeared as an actor and has been involved in film, writing and producing. He has also hosted the podcast Club Random since 2022.
Key facts
- Maher is known for political satire and commentary.
- He has hosted Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO since 2003.
- He hosted Politically Incorrect from 1993 to 2002 on Comedy Central and later ABC.
- He began his stand-up comedy career in 1979.
- He was born in New York City and was raised in River Vale, New Jersey.
Bill Maher’s political comedy and commentary have been broadcast and discussed in Canada through HBO and wider North American media coverage, making him a familiar figure to Canadian television audiences.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_MaherSupports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, occupations, career milestones including Politically Incorrect, Real Time with Bill Maher, and Club Random.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bill-MaherSupports: Birth date and place, occupation as comedian and talk-show host, and general biographical overview.
- TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/bill-maher/Supports: Raised in River Vale, New Jersey; Cornell University graduation; stand-up career; Politically Incorrect; Real Time with Bill Maher.