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.
Fotos
Películas (32)
Bill Hicks: Reflections
2015 · Self (archive footage)
Bill Hicks Lives
2013 · Writer
The Reality of Me
2012 · Self
American: The Bill Hicks Story
2010 · Self
Heckler
2007 · Self
Zeitgeist: The Movie
2007 · Self (voice) (archive sound)
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
2004 · Himsef
Comedy Knockouts
2003 · Self (archive footage)
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
2003 · Self (archive footage)
The Best of Midnight Rider
2002 · Self (archive footage)
Totally Bill Hicks
1998 · Self, Writer
On The Seventh Day - Bill Hicks At The Cult Compound
1994 · Himself
Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
1994 · Self
But... Seriously
1994 · Self (archive footage)
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
1994 · Self, Writer
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
1993
Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
1993 · Self
Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
1993
Bill Hicks: Revelations
1993 · Self, Writer
Denis Leary: No Cure for Cancer
1993 · Writer
Bill Hicks: Relentless
1992 · Self, Writer
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
1991 · Self, Writer
Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
1991 · Self, Writer
Ninja Bachelor Party
1991 · Dr. Death, Director
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
1990 · Self, Writer
Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
1990 · Self, Writer
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
1989 · Self, Writer, Executive Producer
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
1989 · Self, Writer
Impact Video Magazine
1989
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
1988 · Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
1988 · Self, Writer
Preacherman Meets Widderwoman
1973 · Haskell / Rudolph
