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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 |
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Most Rating | 9.141 |
Birthday | 1961-12-16 |
Place of Birth | Valdosta, Georgia, USA |
Also Known As | William Melvin Hicks, Γουίλιαμ Μέλβιν Χικς, Μπιλ Χικς, |
![Totally Bill Hicks](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/AuXb2BlrHaT8wyJAME75CSdriP6.jpg)
1998
![Totally Bill Hicks](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/AuXb2BlrHaT8wyJAME75CSdriP6.jpg)
Totally Bill Hicks
7.8/19
Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom made at the Dominion Theatre; and a documentary about...
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![Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/lz2poVfHSWoEDo4GbAYmOIXKD13.jpg)
2004
![Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/lz2poVfHSWoEDo4GbAYmOIXKD13.jpg)
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
7.2/6
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 th...
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![Bill Hicks: Revelations](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/1xcuMgFbvWZBoTKS46Xbo5kOMj.jpg)
1993
![Bill Hicks: Revelations](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/1xcuMgFbvWZBoTKS46Xbo5kOMj.jpg)
Bill Hicks: Revelations
8.03/67
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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Bill Hicks: Revelations
![Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
1990
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Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
8/1
Bill Hicks hosts the 1990 Adult Video Awards
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![Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
1994
![Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
7.6/5
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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Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
![Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/zmyMVpqvPgPmmv2E7rF2dt3u5JS.jpg)
1989
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Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
4.2/2
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 relea...
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![Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/lUgw5G69WsFbs6Jv2XrsC91wJYq.jpg)
1993
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Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
7/1
This is Bill Hicks' LIVE final televised interview where he appeared on the Austin, Texas public access television show CapZeyeZ, hosted by Metal Dave...
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![Bill Hicks: Relentless](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/32lUxq4tk5M8FJPRgxPHTwFmbgn.jpg)
1992
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Bill Hicks: Relentless
7.641/64
Bill Hicks tells us how he feels about non-smokers, blow-jobs, religion, war and peace, and drugs and music.
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![Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
1991
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Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
8/1
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![Ninja Bachelor Party](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/zZ21XKSH9AB4y4AUN5Bmi0UPYU1.jpg)
1991
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Ninja Bachelor Party
5.6/7
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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1990
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Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
4.2/2
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![Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
1993
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Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
6.9/4
Bill performs at the Laff stop in Austin, Texas on June 12, 1993.
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![Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/cDqz5ZpbYtVFhoSqRC3NvVcoGh5.jpg)
2003
![Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/cDqz5ZpbYtVFhoSqRC3NvVcoGh5.jpg)
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
6.3/6
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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![Heckler](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/wDcnCvPTBqAhMqyfpxVtA2WZwd8.jpg)
2007
![Heckler](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/wDcnCvPTBqAhMqyfpxVtA2WZwd8.jpg)
Heckler
6/49
HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Ja...
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Heckler
![Bill Hicks: Sane Man](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/gN9RtL9u9mHjNH4IA2NH6ocdeyq.jpg)
1989
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Bill Hicks: Sane Man
7.308/60
Sane Man was filmed before Bill recorded ‘Dangerous’, his first comedy album, and is a turning point in Hicks’ career. It was the first complete Hicks...
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![American: The Bill Hicks Story](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/8YGb2712WLwfcV6ZagNaolNfeYv.jpg)
2010
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American: The Bill Hicks Story
7.4/71
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
5.9/6
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen is a stand-up comedy concert film featuring some big name talents before they reached actual stardom. These comedians included...
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1988
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Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
7.2/6
Rodney Dangerfield hosts a showcase of comics including himself, Robert Schimmel, Bill Hicks, and Andrew Dice Clay, among others.
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![Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/4rGNrqYp13zK4No5resmtlmQasn.jpg)
1994
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Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
7.4/11
Short documentary / tribute to the late, truly great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks, included as an extra in several box sets. Bill Hicks passe...
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![The Reality of Me](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/mm71ETTis9NJaeFJJTqBV0OIbkO.jpg)
2012
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The Reality of Me
7.2/6
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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![But... Seriously](https://nicosiaefe.gov.cy/video/assets/no-poster.png)
1994
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But... Seriously
10/1
A documentary juxtaposing the events of the 20th century with the commentary of stand-up comedians.
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![Bill Hicks: Reflections](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/qb9qXVhhshiECE8MRKNX6IgxqUy.jpg)
2015
![Bill Hicks: Reflections](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/qb9qXVhhshiECE8MRKNX6IgxqUy.jpg)
Bill Hicks: Reflections
7/4
Comedy Dynamics sits down with Bill Hicks’ brother, Steve, who tells old stories, squashes old rumors and reveals the brother and son behind the late...
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![Impact Video Magazine](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/36f39QpSFWofDTwjMjtOC91XjFa.jpg)
1989
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Impact Video Magazine
4/1
Counter-culture video magazine created by Stuart Shapiro, featuring Bill Hicks, Robert Williams, Public Enemy, Butthole Surfers, Survival Research Lab...
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Impact Video Magazine
![Comedy Knockouts](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/f9BSuYlrcncB0jTVRKo03bLRV3B.jpg)
2003
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Comedy Knockouts
6/1
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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![Bill Hicks: One Night Stand](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/stYMZFCaQcvK5RRunJSWhQRT9T2.jpg)
1991
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Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
6.25/4
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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![Zeitgeist](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w154/4eJQJ3tvnNO7CdxXT5awnd9ovGX.jpg)
2007
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Zeitgeist
6.924/468
A documentary examining possible historical and modern conspiracies surrounding Christianity, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the Federal Reserve bank...
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