Real Name | William Maher |
Date of Birth | January 20, 1956 |
Age | 67 (as of 2023) |
Place of Birth | New York City |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft and 8 in (1.73 m) approx |
Weight | 74 kgs (163 lbs) approx |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Occupation | Comedian and TV host |
Net Worth | $140 million |
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: William Maher or simply known as Bill Maher is a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and a television host whose height is 5 feet and 8 inches (1.73 m/173 cm), as per IMDb.
He is known for the HBO political talk show 'Real Time with Bill Maher' and before that, the similar late-night show called 'Politically Incorrect' which broadcasted till 2002 originally on Comedy Central and later on ABC.
Maher launched the podcast Club Random in 2022. He has received 33 Emmy nominations for his blend of loud laughs and unapologetic honesty and unique interviewing style. In 2014, Maher's role as executive producer for the HBO series VICE earned him his first Emmy.
Despite of having so much under his radar, internet once mocked comedian and famous talk-show host for his 'small' stature. A user mocked him saying, "Look, it's not Bill Maher's fault that he's a hobbit-sized fuckweasel. The height is genetics, can't help that. But it's totally his fault on the fuckweasel part."
Another user said, "Bill Maher is the height of an 8 year old with a head the size of a school bus."
The next user said, "Bill Maher is pretty small dude, in spite of his billed height I think he is 5’7” tops.. just look at creepy sitting next to him. Not knocking him for being 5’2 or 5’7”, knocking him for being a big fat liar!! I am only 5’10” it’s not like I especially tall myself.."
Bill Maher or Jon Stewart: Who is taller?
Jon Stewart whose real name is Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz is comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host whose height is 5 feet and 7 inches, as per IMDb, making him just 1 inch shorter than Bill Maher.
Stewart hosted 'The Daily Show', a satirical news program on Comedy Central, from 1999 to 2015 and he also hosted 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' which was aired on Apple TV+.
His numerous accolades include 22 Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2022.
According to The Week, on his HBO programme 'Friday Night Live' in 2015, Bill Maher squared up to Jon Stewart, criticising him for asserting at his Rally to Restore Sanity that there are extremists on both the Left and the Right.
Bill Maher's height compared to his ex, Anjulie Persaud
Anjulie Persaud is a successful Canadian musician whose height is 5 feet and 6 inches, as per reports, making her 2 inches shorter than Bill Maher.
Maher's least contentious relationship was with Persaud, with whom he initially had a romantic relationship in 2014.The Canadian singer-songwriter, also known by her stage name Anjulie, is most known for her hit song 'Boom' which has appeared in a number of television shows, including HBO's 'The Hills', The CW's 'Melrose Place', and 'The Vampire Diaries'.
Their relationship was first noticed just three years after Maher ended his relationship with 'Skeptics' Guide to the Universe' co-host Cara Santa Maria.
Months later, the two were seen together on vacation in the bright beaches of Maui, but they haven't been seen together since.