Bill Hicks

Acting

Bill Hicks

Born — Died

1961-12-16 — 1994-02-26

Place of birth

Valdosta, Georgia, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

46 titles

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 …

Known for

The Word poster
6.0

The Word was a 1990s Channel 4 television programme in the United Kingdom. The show pushed forward the boundaries of youth TV, always coming close to going too far.

The Word

1990

One Night Stand poster
8.1

A series of stand-up comedy specials.

One Night Stand

1989

Heckler poster
5.9

HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.

Heckler

2007

Zeitgeist: The Movie poster
7.0

A documentary examining possible historical and modern conspiracies surrounding Christianity, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the Federal Reserve bank.

Zeitgeist: The Movie

2007

Bill Hicks: Sane Man poster
7.2

Sane Man was filmed before Bill recorded ‘Dangerous’, his first comedy album, and is a turning point in Hicks’ career. It was the first complete Hicks show ever filmed and Bill pulled out all the stops for the cameras. Completely focused, a newly-sober Hicks paces the stage like a wild animal riffing effortless.

Bill Hicks: Sane Man

1989

Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen poster
5.9

Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen is a stand-up comedy concert film featuring some big name talents before they reached actual stardom. These comedians included Tim Allen, Chris Rock, Bill Hicks, Otto & George and Jackie Martling among others.

Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen

1988

Film credits

2010s · 3 titles

2000s · 6 titles

Heckler poster
5.9

HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.

Heckler

2007

Zeitgeist: The Movie poster
7.0

A documentary examining possible historical and modern conspiracies surrounding Christianity, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the Federal Reserve bank.

Zeitgeist: The Movie

2007

Comedy Knockouts poster
6.0

Time to throw off the gloves for this exclusive no-holds-barred comedy extravaganza! Make room for the laughter with these never-before-seen stand-up routines from some of America's favorite comedians including Tim Allen, Denis Leary, Ray Romano, Drew Carey, and Brett Butler! Comedy Knockouts presents the rare career-defining routines that propelled this collection of comics to stardom!

Comedy Knockouts

2003

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Best bits of the Midnight Rider late night variety stoner comedy show featuring stand up preformances, short cartoons, voice dubbed sketches & independent short films. Stars Jackie M

The Best of Midnight Rider

2002

Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks poster
6.6

A biographical documentary on the late great comedian Bill Hicks and his career; in particular the censorship by Letterman that scarred it.

Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks

2003

Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian poster
7.4

Since Bill died in 1993, his work has reached a new audience and he has become a powerful cult figure. The DVD captures Bill at his very best, with three of his legendary filmed performances: "One Night Stand" - the Old Vic Theatre in Chicago (30 min) "Revelations" - the Dominion Theatre in London (65 min) "Relentless" - Bill’s breakout performance at the Montreal Comedy Festival (70 min)

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

2004

1990s · 15 titles

Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride poster
7.4

Short documentary / tribute to the late, truly great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks, included as an extra in several box sets. Bill Hicks passed away in 1994, taken tragically young aged only 32. His legend and reputation, however, continue to grow. "It's Just a Ride" is a celebration of his life and work, featuring numerous clips of Bill's many recorded stand-up performances, along with trbutes from Sean Hughes, Eric Bogosian, David Letterman and Eddie Izzard, amongst others.

Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride

1994

Bill Hicks: One Night Stand poster
7.0

Bill Hicks shows us his view on smoking, smoking pot, drinking, sex, advertisement and music. It's not a view you hear very often.

Bill Hicks: One Night Stand

1991

Totally Bill Hicks poster
7.8

Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom made at the Dominion Theatre; and a documentary about Hicks’ life ‘Just a Ride’ featuring interviews with friends, admirers, and family.

Totally Bill Hicks

1998

On The Seventh Day - Bill Hicks At The Cult Compound poster
NR

Bill Hicks and Kevin Booth at the Waco Compound in Texas

On The Seventh Day - Bill Hicks At The Cult Compound

1994

Sacred Cow Halloween Special poster
9.0

Bill Hicks and Kevin Booth take phone calls while visiting HELL for one night. Celebrating ten years of low budget indy productions by Sacred Cow productions for Austin Public Access TV.

Sacred Cow Halloween Special

1993

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8.0

Bill Hicks hosts the 1990 Adult Video Awards

Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards

1990

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8.5

A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.

But... Seriously

1994

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7.6

A bootleg of Bill's SECOND-to-last live performance at Igby's Comedy Club in LA on January 5, 1994.

Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA

1994

Bill Hicks: Revelations poster
8.0

Bill Hicks in the height of his genius. Recorded at the Dominion Theatre in London, Hicks opens our eyes and minds to the hypocrisy and ludicrousness of the world around us.

Bill Hicks: Revelations

1993

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6.9

Bill performs at the Laff stop in Austin, Texas on June 12, 1993.

Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop

1993

Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising poster
8.0

This is Bill Hicks' LIVE final televised interview where he appeared on the Austin, Texas public access television show CapZeyeZ, hosted by Metal Dave. He appeared on this interview prior to his performance at the Laff Stop at which his album "Rant in E Minor" was recorded. With this interview we are privileged with some of Hicks' intuitive criticisms and some "fresh" material.

Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising

1993

Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm poster
4.2

No synopsis available yet.

Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm

1990

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8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival

1991

Bill Hicks: Relentless poster
7.6

Bill Hicks tells us how he feels about non-smokers, blow-jobs, religion, war and peace, and drugs and music.

Bill Hicks: Relentless

1992

Ninja Bachelor Party poster
5.9

Ninja Bachelor Party is a 1991 low-budget comedy film produced by and starring Bill Hicks, Kevin Booth, and David Johndrow. It is a parody of martial arts movies and was intentionally dubbed improperly. It was filmed throughout Austin, Texas and Houston, Texas over the course of ten years due to the producers not taking the project seriously.

Ninja Bachelor Party

1991

1980s · 5 titles

Series credits

Behind the camera

Bill Hicks: Sane Man poster
7.2

Sane Man was filmed before Bill recorded ‘Dangerous’, his first comedy album, and is a turning point in Hicks’ career. It was the first complete Hicks show ever filmed and Bill pulled out all the stops for the cameras. Completely focused, a newly-sober Hicks paces the stage like a wild animal riffing effortless.

Bill Hicks: Sane Man

1989

Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right poster
6.4

Rodney Dangerfield hosts a showcase of comics including himself, Robert Schimmel, Bill Hicks, and Andrew Dice Clay, among others.

Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right

1988

Bill Hicks: One Night Stand poster
7.0

Bill Hicks shows us his view on smoking, smoking pot, drinking, sex, advertisement and music. It's not a view you hear very often.

Bill Hicks: One Night Stand

1991

Totally Bill Hicks poster
7.8

Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom made at the Dominion Theatre; and a documentary about Hicks’ life ‘Just a Ride’ featuring interviews with friends, admirers, and family.

Totally Bill Hicks

1998

Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer poster
7.0

Ticked off comic Denis Leary talks honestly about subjects ranging from smoking, red meat, drugs, his family, rehab, and yes, cancer.

Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer

1993

No artwork available
8.0

Bill Hicks hosts the 1990 Adult Video Awards

Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards

1990

No artwork available
7.6

A bootleg of Bill's SECOND-to-last live performance at Igby's Comedy Club in LA on January 5, 1994.

Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA

1994

Bill Hicks: Revelations poster
8.0

Bill Hicks in the height of his genius. Recorded at the Dominion Theatre in London, Hicks opens our eyes and minds to the hypocrisy and ludicrousness of the world around us.

Bill Hicks: Revelations

1993

Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm poster
4.2

No synopsis available yet.

Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm

1990

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NR

Almost 20 years after the death of legendary comedian Bill Hicks, actor A.J. Moorehead performs a feature-length special in-character as the great man. Filmed on location at the ACME Comedy Theater in Hollywood.

Bill Hicks Lives

2013

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8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival

1991

Bill Hicks: Relentless poster
7.6

Bill Hicks tells us how he feels about non-smokers, blow-jobs, religion, war and peace, and drugs and music.

Bill Hicks: Relentless

1992

Ninja Bachelor Party poster
5.9

Ninja Bachelor Party is a 1991 low-budget comedy film produced by and starring Bill Hicks, Kevin Booth, and David Johndrow. It is a parody of martial arts movies and was intentionally dubbed improperly. It was filmed throughout Austin, Texas and Houston, Texas over the course of ten years due to the producers not taking the project seriously.

Ninja Bachelor Party

1991

Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago poster
4.2

One of Hicks's most famous quotes was delivered during a gig in Chicago - known s the "Infamous Bill Looses it in Chicago" show - in 1989 (later released as the bootleg I'm Sorry, Folks). After a heckler repeatedly shouted "Free Bird", Hicks screamed that "Hitler had the right idea, he was just an underachiever!" Hicks followed this remark with a misanthropic tirade calling for unbiased genocide against the whole of humanity.

Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago

1989