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.

  • Title: Bill Hicks
  • Popularity: 2.563
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1961-12-16
  • Place of Birth: Valdosta, Georgia, USA
  • Homepage: http://www.billhicks.com
  • Also Known As: William Melvin Hicks, Γουίλιαμ Μέλβιν Χικς, Μπιλ Χικς
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Bill Hicks Movies

  • 2004
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    Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian

    Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian

    7.2 2004 HD

    Since Bill died in 1993, his work has reached a new audience and he has become a powerful cult figure. The DVD captures Bill at his very best, with...

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  • 1998
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    Totally Bill Hicks

    Totally Bill Hicks

    7.8 1998 HD

    Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom made at the Dominion Theatre; and ...

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  • 1993
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    Bill Hicks: Revelations

    Bill Hicks: Revelations

    8 1993 HD

    Bill Hicks in the height of his genius. Recorded at the Dominion Theatre in London, Hicks opens our eyes and minds to the hypocrisy and ludicrousness...

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  • 1993
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    Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising

    Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising

    7 1993 HD

    This is Bill Hicks' LIVE final televised interview where he appeared on the Austin, Texas public access television show CapZeyeZ, hosted by Metal...

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  • 1989
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    Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago

    Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago

    4.2 1989 HD

    One of Hicks's most famous quotes was delivered during a gig in Chicago - known s the "Infamous Bill Looses it in Chicago" show - in 1989 (later...

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  • 1991
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    Ninja Bachelor Party

    Ninja Bachelor Party

    5.6 1991 HD

    Ninja Bachelor Party is a 1991 low-budget comedy film produced by and starring Bill Hicks, Kevin Booth, and David Johndrow. It is a parody of martial...

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  • 2003
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    Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks

    Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks

    6.3 2003 HD

    A biographical documentary on the late great comedian Bill Hicks and his career; in particular the censorship by Letterman that scarred it.

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  • 1993
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    Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop

    Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop

    6.9 1993 HD

    Bill performs at the Laff stop in Austin, Texas on June 12, 1993.

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  • 1992
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    Bill Hicks: Relentless

    Bill Hicks: Relentless

    7.6 1992 HD

    Bill Hicks tells us how he feels about non-smokers, blow-jobs, religion, war and peace, and drugs and music.

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  • 1991
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    Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival

    Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival

    8 1991 HD

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  • 1990
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    Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm

    Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm

    4.2 1990 HD

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  • 1994
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    Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA

    Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA

    7.6 1994 HD

    A bootloeg of Bill's SECOND to last live performance at Igby's Comedy Club in LA on January 5, 1994.

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  • 1990
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    Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards

    Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards

    8 1990 HD

    Bill Hicks hosts the 1990 Adult Video Awards

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  • 2007
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    Heckler

    Heckler

    5.9 2007 HD

    HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed,...

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  • 1989
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    Bill Hicks: Sane Man

    Bill Hicks: Sane Man

    7.3 1989 HD

    Sane Man was filmed before Bill recorded ‘Dangerous’, his first comedy album, and is a turning point in Hicks’ career. It was the...

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  • 2010
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    American: The Bill Hicks Story

    American: The Bill Hicks Story

    7.4 2010 HD

    American: The Bill Hicks Story is a biographical documentary film on the life of comedian Bill Hicks.

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  • 1988
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    Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen

    Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen

    5.9 1988 HD

    Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen is a stand-up comedy concert film featuring some big name talents before they reached actual stardom. These comedians...

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  • 1988
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    Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right

    Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right

    7.2 1988 HD

    Rodney Dangerfield hosts a showcase of comics including himself, Robert Schimmel, Bill Hicks, and Andrew Dice Clay, among others.

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  • 1994
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    Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride

    Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride

    7.4 1994 HD

    Short documentary / tribute to the late, truly great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks, included as an extra in several box sets. Bill Hicks...

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  • 2012
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    The Reality of Me

    The Reality of Me

    7.2 2012 HD

    TROM (The Reality of Me) is an unique free online documentary, since no one has thought of such a documentary from our knowledge. We want to show, as...

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  • 1994
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    But... Seriously

    But... Seriously

    10 1994 HD

    A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.

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  • 2007
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    Zeitgeist

    Zeitgeist

    6.923 2007 HD

    A documentary examining possible historical and modern conspiracies surrounding Christianity, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the Federal Reserve...

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  • 2015
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    Bill Hicks: Reflections

    Bill Hicks: Reflections

    7 2015 HD

    Comedy Dynamics sits down with Bill Hicks’ brother, Steve, who tells old stories, squashes old rumors and reveals the brother and son behind...

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  • 1989
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    Impact Video Magazine

    Impact Video Magazine

    4 1989 HD

    Counter-culture video magazine created by Stuart Shapiro, featuring Bill Hicks, Robert Williams, Public Enemy, Butthole Surfers, Survival Research...

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  • 2003
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    Comedy Knockouts

    Comedy Knockouts

    6 2003 HD

    Time to throw off the gloves for this exclusive no-holds-barred comedy extravaganza! Make room for the laughter with these never-before-seen stand-up...

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  • 1991
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    Bill Hicks: One Night Stand

    Bill Hicks: One Night Stand

    6.2 1991 HD

    Bill Hicks shows us his view on smoking, smoking pot, drinking, sex, advertisement and music. It's not a view you hear very often.

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  • 2002
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    The Best of Midnight Rider

    The Best of Midnight Rider

    1 2002 HD

    Best bits of the Midnight Rider late night variety stoner comedy show featuring stand up preformances, short cartoons, voice dubbed sketches &...

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  • 1993
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    Bill Hicks: Revelations

    Bill Hicks: Revelations

    8 1993 HD

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  • 1990
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    Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards

    Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards

    8 1990 HD

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  • 1994
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    Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA

    Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA

    7.6 1994 HD

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  • 1989
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    Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago

    Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago

    4.2 1989 HD

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  • 1991
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    Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival

    Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival

    8 1991 HD

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  • 1991
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    Ninja Bachelor Party

    Ninja Bachelor Party

    5.6 1991 HD

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  • 1992
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    Bill Hicks: Relentless

    Bill Hicks: Relentless

    7.6 1992 HD

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  • 1990
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    Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm

    Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm

    4.2 1990 HD

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  • 1989
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    Bill Hicks: Sane Man

    Bill Hicks: Sane Man

    7.3 1989 HD

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  • 1989
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    Bill Hicks: Sane Man

    Bill Hicks: Sane Man

    7.3 1989 HD

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  • 1988
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    Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right

    Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right

    7.2 1988 HD

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  • 2013
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    Bill Hicks Lives

    Bill Hicks Lives

    1 2013 HD

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  • 1993
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    Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer

    Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer

    6.9 1993 HD

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  • 1991
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    Bill Hicks: One Night Stand

    Bill Hicks: One Night Stand

    6.2 1991 HD

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  • 1998
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    Totally Bill Hicks

    Totally Bill Hicks

    7.8 1998 HD

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  • 1989
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    One Night Stand

    One Night Stand

    8 1989 HD

    A series of stand-up comedy specials.

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