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Bill Maher: Quick Facts

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Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-Winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Dies at 54 in Car Crash • Oct. 27, 2026, 5:41 PM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
Trump calls Bill Maher a ‘total loser’ in 1,300-word Truth Social rant • Oct. 26, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Guardian)
Bill Maher to Karoline Leavitt: ‘I don’t give a s—’, ‘I like the ballroom’ • Oct. 24, 2026, 11:56 AM ET (The Hill)
Trump had 'great' dinner with Stephen A. Smith and Bill Maher • Oct. 17, 2026, 11:13 AM ET (USA Today)

Facts

Also Known As William Maher, Jr.
Born January 20, 1956 (age 70) • New Jersey
Awards And Honors Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2026)
Notable Works “Club Random”

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