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Bill Hicks
Also known as: William Melvin Hicks, Γουίλιαμ Μέλβιν Χικς, William Melvin "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. 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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 16, 1961
Day of Death
February 26, 1994
Age at Death
32 years old
Place of Birth
Valdosta, Georgia, USA
Popularity Score
0.8
Filmography
Bill Hicks: Reflections
Self (archive footage)
2015Movie
Bill Hicks Lives
Writer
2013Movie
The Reality of Me
Self
2012Movie
American: The Bill Hicks Story
Self
2010Movie
Heckler
Self
2007Movie
Zeitgeist: The Movie
Self (voice) (archive sound)
2007Movie
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
Himsef
2004Movie
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
Self (archive footage)
2003Movie
Comedy Knockouts
Self (archive footage)
2003Movie
The Best of Midnight Rider
Self (archive footage)
2002Movie
Totally Bill Hicks
Self
1998Movie
Totally Bill Hicks
Writer
1998Movie
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
Self
1994Movie
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
Self
1994Movie
But... Seriously
Self (archive footage)
1994Movie
On The Seventh Day - Bill Hicks At The Cult Compound
Himself
1994Movie
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
Writer
1994Movie
Bill Hicks: Revelations
Self
1993Movie
Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
Self
1993Movie
Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
1993Movie
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993Movie
Bill Hicks: Revelations
Writer
1993Movie
Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer
Writer
1993Movie
Bill Hicks: Relentless
Self
1992Movie
Bill Hicks: Relentless
Writer
1992Movie
Ninja Bachelor Party
Dr. Death
1991Movie
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
Self
1991Movie
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
Self
1991Movie
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
Writer
1991Movie
Ninja Bachelor Party
Director
1991Movie
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
Writer
1991Movie
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
Self
1990Movie
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
Self
1990Movie
The Word
1990TV
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
Writer
1990Movie
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
Writer
1990Movie
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
Self
1989Movie
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
Self
1989Movie
Impact Video Magazine
1989Movie
One Night Stand
1989TV
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
Writer
1989Movie
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
Executive Producer
1989Movie
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
Writer
1989Movie
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
Self
1988Movie
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
Self
1988Movie
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
Writer
1988Movie