Date of birth: January 20, 1956 (Age: 61 year)
Height: 5’8” (173 cm)
Weight: 165 lb (74 kg)
Hair color: Pepper and salt
Eye color: Gray
William Maher was born on January 20, 1956, in New York City and grew up in New Jersey. He developed his career in stand-up comedy before becoming the host of the late-night political discussion program Politically Incorrect.
Since 2003 Maher has hosted HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, which continued with its twenty-fourth season in 2026. His other work includes the documentary Religulous, comedy specials, books and the interview podcast Club Random.
The previous article described an alleged daily juice and gym routine as the explanation for his appearance. Those unverified health and diet claims were removed; the page now focuses on his documented broadcasting and comedy career.
Updated details
Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 7, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
