Bill Hicks

Personal Info

Birthday

December 16, 1961

Day of Death

1994-02-26

(32 years old)

Place of Birth

Valdosta, Georgia, USA

Also Known As

William Melvin Hicks

Γουίλιαμ Μέλβιν Χικς

William Melvin "Bill" Hicks

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.

Known For

Ninja Bachelor Party

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

Filmography

2015
Bill Hicks: Reflections
as Self (archive footage)
2012
The Reality of Me
as Self
2010
American: The Bill Hicks Story
as Self
2007
Heckler
as Self
Zeitgeist
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
2004
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
as Himsef
2003
Comedy Knockouts
as Self (archive footage)
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
as Self (archive footage)
2002
The Best of Midnight Rider
as Self (archive footage)
1998
Totally Bill Hicks
as Self
1994
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
as Self
But... Seriously
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
as Self
1993
Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
as Self
Bill Hicks: Revelations
as Self
1992
Bill Hicks: Relentless
as Self
1991
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
as Self
Ninja Bachelor Party
as Dr. Death
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
as Self
1990
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
as Self
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
as Self
1989
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
as Self
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
as Self
1988
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
as Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
as Self