Bill Hicks
Biografia
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.
Filmografia
Filmy i seriale od najnowszych
Bill Hicks: Reflections
Film • 2015
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The Reality of Me
Film • 2012
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American: The Bill Hicks Story
Film • 2010
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Heckler
Film • 2007
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Duch epoki
Film • 2007
jako Self (voice) (archive sound)
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
Film • 2004
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Comedy Knockouts
Film • 2003
jako Self (archive footage)
Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks
Film • 2003
jako Self (archive footage)
The Best of Midnight Rider
Film • 2002
jako Self (archive footage)
Totally Bill Hicks
Film • 1998
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On The Seventh Day - Bill Hicks At The Cult Compound
Film • 1994
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Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride
Film • 1994
jako Self
But... Seriously
Film • 1994
jako Self (archive footage)
Bill Hicks: Igby's, LA
Film • 1994
jako Self
Sacred Cow Halloween Special
Film • 1993
Bill Hicks: United States of Advertising
Film • 1993
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Bill Hicks: At the Laff Stop
Film • 1993
Bill Hicks: Revelations
Film • 1993
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Bill Hicks: Relentless
Film • 1992
jako Self
Bill Hicks: One Night Stand
Film • 1991
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Bill Hicks: At the Edinburgh Festival
Film • 1991
jako Self
Ninja Bachelor Party
Film • 1991
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The Word
Serial • 1990
Bill Hicks: The Funny Farm
Film • 1990
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Bill Hicks Hosts the Adult Video Awards
Film • 1990
jako Self
Bill Hicks: Sane Man
Film • 1989
jako Self
One Night Stand
Serial • 1989
Bill Hicks: Bill Loses it in Chicago
Film • 1989
jako Self
Impact Video Magazine
Film • 1989
Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen
Film • 1988
jako Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Nothin' Goes Right
Film • 1988
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Preacherman Meets Widderwoman
Film • 1973
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