Bill Hicks
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 16, 1961
- Died
- February 26, 1994 (aged 32)
- Birthplace
- Valdosta, Georgia, USA
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
Filmography
Bill Hicks: Reflections
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
The Reality of Me
Movie · as Self
American: The Bill Hicks Story
Movie · as Self
Heckler
Movie · as Self
Zeitgeist: The Movie
Movie · as Self (voice) (archive sound)
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
Movie · as Himsef
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Comedy Knockouts
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
The Best of Midnight Rider
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Totally Bill Hicks
Movie · as Self
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
Movie · as Self
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
Movie · as Self
But... Seriously
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
On The Seventh Day - Bill Hicks At The Cult Compound
Movie · as Himself
Bill Hicks: Revelations
Movie · as Self
Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
Movie · as Self
Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
Movie
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
Movie
Bill Hicks: Relentless
Movie · as Self
Ninja Bachelor Party
Movie · as Dr. Death
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
Movie · as Self
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
Movie · as Self
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
Movie · as Self
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
Movie · as Self
The Word
TV · 1 ep
Paramount City
TV · 1 ep
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
Movie · as Self
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
Movie · as Self
Impact Video Magazine
Movie
One Night Stand
TV · 1 ep
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
Movie · as Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
Movie · as Self
Preacherman Meets Widderwoman
Movie · as Haskell / Rudolph