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Bill Maher

Jan 20, 1956 (69 years old) in 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 Guy
Bill Maher (voice)
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Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
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Married... with Children
Adam Gold
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black-ish
Bill Maher
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Murder, She Wrote
Rick Rivers
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V.I.P.
Bill Maher
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Great Performances
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Spin City
Bill Maher
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Tony Awards
Self - Nominee
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Finding Your Roots
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