Bill Hicks
Known for Acting · 31 credits
- Born
- 1961-12-16
- Died
- 1994-02-26
- Place of birth
- Valdosta, Georgia, USA
- Also known as
- William Melvin Hicks · Γουίλιαμ Μέλβιν Χικς · William Melvin "Bill" Hicks
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (29)
Zeitgeist: The Movie
2007
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
2004
as Himsef
Heckler
2007
as Self
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
1988
as Self
Ninja Bachelor Party
1991
as Dr. Death
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
1991
as Self
The Best of Midnight Rider
2002
as Self (archive footage)
Totally Bill Hicks
1998
as Self
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
1991
as Self
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
1994
as Self
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
1990
as Self
Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
1993
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
2003
as Self (archive footage)
But... Seriously
1994
as Self (archive footage)
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
1990
as Self
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
1989
as Self
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
1994
as Self
American: The Bill Hicks Story
2010
as Self
Comedy Knockouts
2003
as Self (archive footage)
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
1988
as Self
The Reality of Me
2012
as Self
Bill Hicks: Relentless
1992
as Self
Impact Video Magazine
1989
Bill Hicks: Reflections
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Hicks: Revelations
1993
as Self
Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
1993
as Self
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
1989
as Self
On The Seventh Day - Bill Hicks At The Cult Compound
1994
as Himself
About Bill Hicks
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 in… With 31 credits spanning from 1988 to 2015, Bill Hicks has appeared in 29 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bill Hicks Movies
- Zeitgeist: The Movie (2007) — as Self (voice) (archive sound)
- Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian (2004) — as Himsef
- Heckler (2007) — as Self
- Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen (1988) — as Self
- Ninja Bachelor Party (1991) — as Dr. Death
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