Bill Hicks: Reflections
2015 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Hicks
1961-12-16
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Valdosta, Georgia, USA
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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.
Filmography
The Reality of Me
2012 · Movie
as Self
American: The Bill Hicks Story
2010 · Movie
as Self
Heckler
2007 · Movie
as Self
Zeitgeist: The Movie
2007 · Movie
as Self (voice) (archive sound)
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
2004 · Movie
as Himsef
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
2003 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Comedy Knockouts
2003 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
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The Best of Midnight Rider
2002 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Totally Bill Hicks
1998 · Movie
as Self
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Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
1994 · Movie
as Self
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
1994 · Movie
as Self
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But... Seriously
1994 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
On The Seventh Day - Bill Hicks At The Cult Compound
1994 · Movie
as Himself
Bill Hicks: Revelations
1993 · Movie
as Self
Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
1993 · Movie
as Self
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Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
1993 · Movie
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993 · Movie
Bill Hicks: Relentless
1992 · Movie
as Self
Ninja Bachelor Party
1991 · Movie
as Dr. Death
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Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
1991 · Movie
as Self
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
1991 · Movie
as Self
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
1990 · Movie
as Self
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Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
1990 · Movie
as Self
The Word
1990 · TV Show
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
1989 · Movie
as Self
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
1989 · Movie
as Self
Impact Video Magazine
1989 · Movie
One Night Stand
1989 · TV Show
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
1988 · Movie
as Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
1988 · Movie
as Self
Crew Credits
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Bill Hicks Lives
2013 · Movie
Writer
Totally Bill Hicks
1998 · Movie
Writer
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Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
1994 · Movie
Writer
Bill Hicks: Revelations
1993 · Movie
Writer
Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer
1993 · Movie
Writer
Bill Hicks: Relentless
1992 · Movie
Writer
No image
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
1991 · Movie
Writer
Ninja Bachelor Party
1991 · Movie
Director
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
1991 · Movie
Writer
No image
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
1990 · Movie
Writer
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
1990 · Movie
Writer
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
1989 · Movie
Writer
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
1989 · Movie
Executive Producer, Writer
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
1988 · Movie
Writer
