Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks

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
    Acting
    Place of birth
    Valdosta, Georgia, USA
    Birthday
    12/16/1961
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
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Totally Bill Hicks
Totally Bill Hicks
7.8
Bill Hicks: Revelations
Bill Hicks: Revelations
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Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
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Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
4.2
Ninja Bachelor Party
Ninja Bachelor Party
5.6
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
6.3
Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
6.9
Bill Hicks: Relentless
Bill Hicks: Relentless
7.6
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
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Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
4.2
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
7.6
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
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Heckler
Heckler
5.9
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
7.3
American: The Bill Hicks Story
American: The Bill Hicks Story
7.4
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
5.9
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
7.2
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
7.4
The Reality of Me
The Reality of Me
7.2
But... Seriously
10
Zeitgeist
Zeitgeist
6.9
Bill Hicks: Reflections
Bill Hicks: Reflections
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Impact Video Magazine
Impact Video Magazine
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Comedy Knockouts
Comedy Knockouts
6
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
6.2
The Best of Midnight Rider
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