Acting · Valdosta, Georgia, USA · Born December 16, 1961
William Melvin "Bill" Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian and satirist. His humor challenged mainstream beliefs, aiming to "enlighten people to think for themselves." Hicks used a ribald approach to express his material, describing himself as "Chomsky with dick jokes." His jokes included general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy and personal issues. Hicks' material was often deliberately controversial and steeped in dark comedy. In both his stand-up performances, and during interviews, he often criticized consumerism, superficiality, mediocrity and banality within the media and popular culture, describing them as oppressive tools of the ruling class, meant to "keep people stupid and apathetic." Hicks died of pancreatic cancer, which had spread to his liver, in 1994 at the age of 32. In the years after his death, his work and legacy achieved significant admiration and acclaim, of numerous comedians, writers, actors and musicians alike. He was listed as the 19th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central in 2004, and 6th greatest in 2007 and 4th greatest by Channel 4 in 2010.
MovieBill Hicks: Reflections
2015
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Reality of Me
2012
as Self
MovieAmerican: The Bill Hicks Story
2010
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MovieHeckler
2007
as Self
MovieZeitgeist: The Movie
2007
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
MovieBill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
2004
as Himsef
MovieComedy Knockouts
2003
as Self (archive footage)
MovieOutlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
2003
as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Midnight Rider
2002
as Self (archive footage)
MovieTotally Bill Hicks
1998
as Self
MovieOn The Seventh Day - Bill Hicks At The Cult Compound
1994
as Himself
MovieBill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
1994
as Self
But... Seriously
1994
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
1994
as Self
MovieSacred Cow Halloween Special
1993
MovieBill Hicks: United States of Advertising
1993
as Self
Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
1993
MovieBill Hicks: Revelations
1993
as Self
MovieBill Hicks: Relentless
1992
as Self
MovieBill Hicks: One Night Stand
1991
as Self
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
1991
as Self
MovieNinja Bachelor Party
1991
as Dr. Death
TVThe Word
1990
MovieBill Hicks: The Funny Farm
1990
as Self
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
1990
as Self
MovieBill Hicks: Sane Man
1989
as Self
TVOne Night Stand
1989
MovieBill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
1989
as Self
MovieImpact Video Magazine
1989
MovieComedy's Dirtiest Dozen
1988
as Self
MovieRodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
1988
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