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."
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Bill Hicks: Reflections
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:30/03/2015
The Reality of Me
Character:Self
Release Date:01/11/2012
American: The Bill Hicks Story
Character:Self
Release Date:10/04/2010
Heckler
Character:Self
Release Date:04/11/2007
Zeitgeist: The Movie
Character:Self (voice) (archive sound)
Release Date:01/06/2007
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
Character:Himsef
Release Date:25/10/2004
Comedy Knockouts
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:29/07/2003
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:15/06/2003
The Best of Midnight Rider
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:25/06/2002
Totally Bill Hicks
Character:Self
Release Date:23/11/1998
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
Character:Self
Release Date:18/06/1994
But... Seriously
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:25/03/1994
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
Character:Self
Release Date:05/01/1994
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
Character:
Release Date:31/10/1993
Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
Character:Self
Release Date:23/10/1993
Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
Character:
Release Date:12/06/1993
Bill Hicks: Revelations
Character:Self
Release Date:27/05/1993
Bill Hicks: Relentless
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1992
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
Character:Self
Release Date:27/04/1991
Ninja Bachelor Party
Character:Dr. Death
Release Date:01/01/1991
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1991
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1990
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1990
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
Character:Self
Release Date:01/12/1989
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1989
Impact Video Magazine
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1989
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
Character:Self
Release Date:12/06/1988
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
Character:Self
Release Date:13/02/1988
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