Bill Maher

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Official Portrait, 2025
United States Senator from California
In office
November 4, 2025 - January 3, 2031
Preceded by: Dianne Feinstein
Succeeded by: Cosinda Yarez
Personal details
Full Name: William Maher
Born: January 20, 1956
Died: October 17, 2046 (aged 90)
Resting place: Hill's Place
William Maher (January 20, 1956 - October 17, 2046) was an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host who served as a Senator from California for a single term from 2025 to 2031. He is known for the HBO political talk show Real Time with Bill Maher (2003–2025) and the similar late-night show called Politically Incorrect (1993–2002), originally on Comedy Central and later on ABC. In 2022, Maher started the podcast Club Random.
Maher is known for his political satire and sociopolitical commentary. He targets many topics including religion, political correctness, and the mass media. His critical views of religion were the basis for his 2008 documentary film Religulous. He is a supporter of animal rights, having served on the board of PETA since 1997, and is an advisory board member of Project Reason. Maher supports the legalization of cannabis, serving on the advisory board of NORML.
In 2005, Maher ranked at number 38 on Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time. He received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2010. In 2014, Maher won a Primetime Emmy Award for his work as executive producer for Vice.
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