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.

  • Tiotal: Bill Hicks
  • Popularity: 2.59
  • Aithnichte airson: Acting
  • Co-là-breith: 1961-12-16
  • Àite breith: Valdosta, Georgia, USA
  • Duilleag-dhachaigh: http://www.billhicks.com
  • Cuideachd aithnichte mar: William Melvin Hicks, Γουίλιαμ Μέλβιν Χικς, Μπιλ Χικς
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  • 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

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  • 1998
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    Totally Bill Hicks

    Totally Bill Hicks

    7.8 1998 HD

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  • 1993
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    Bill Hicks: Revelations

    Bill Hicks: Revelations

    8 1993 HD

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  • 1993
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    Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising

    Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising

    7 1993 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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    Ninja Bachelor Party

    Ninja Bachelor Party

    5.6 1991 HD

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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

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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

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  • 1992
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    Bill Hicks: Relentless

    Bill Hicks: Relentless

    7.6 1992 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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  • 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

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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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  • 2007
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    Heckler

    Heckler

    5.9 2007 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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  • 2010
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    American: The Bill Hicks Story

    American: The Bill Hicks Story

    7.4 2010 HD

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  • 1988
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    Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen

    Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen

    5.9 1988 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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  • 1994
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    Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride

    Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride

    7.4 1994 HD

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  • 2012
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    The Reality of Me

    The Reality of Me

    7.2 2012 HD

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  • 1994
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    But... Seriously

    But... Seriously

    10 1994 HD

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  • 2007
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    Zeitgeist

    Zeitgeist

    6.934 2007 HD

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  • 2015
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    Bill Hicks: Reflections

    Bill Hicks: Reflections

    7 2015 HD

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  • 1989
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    Impact Video Magazine

    Impact Video Magazine

    4 1989 HD

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  • 2003
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    Comedy Knockouts

    Comedy Knockouts

    6 2003 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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  • 2002
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    The Best of Midnight Rider

    The Best of Midnight Rider

    1 2002 HD

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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

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