Bill Hicks

Acting Dec 16, 1961 Feb 26, 1994 (aged 33) Valdosta, Georgia, USA

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.

29 Acting Credits

14 Crew Credits

Bill Hicks

Acting

Zeitgeist: The Movie

American: The Bill Hicks Story

Bill Hicks: Revelations

Bill Hicks: Relentless

Bill Hicks: Sane Man

Heckler

Totally Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride

Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right

One Night Stand

Ninja Bachelor Party

Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen

Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian

The Reality of Me

Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA

Bill Hicks: Reflections

Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop

Bill Hicks: One Night Stand

Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago

Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm

Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising

But... Seriously

Sacred Cow Halloween Special

Crew