Bill Maher was born in New York City and grew up in River Vale, New Jersey. His Irish Catholic father, William, was a news editor for NBC News. His Jewish mother, Julie, was a nurse. Maher was raised in the Catholic faith. While attending Cornell University, he decided to try stand-up comedy. His first stand-up routine was in a Chinese restaurant on Route 17 in Paramus. Maher soon landed a regular at Catch a Rising Star in New York City. After a few years, he then became a regular host at th ...[Read Story]
