Bill Hicks
| First Name | Bill |
| Last Name | Hicks |
| Full Name at Birth | William Melvin Hicks |
| Age | 32 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | December 16, 1961 |
| Birthplace | Valdosta, Georgia |
| Date of Death | February 26, 1994 |
| Location of Death | Little Rock, AR |
| Cause of Death | Cancer - Pancreatic |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Stratford High School, Houston, Texas |
| Occupation Category | Comic |
| Claim to Fame | Relentless |
William Melvin "Bill" Hicks (December 16, 1961 – February 26, 1994) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, and musician. 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", while conceding that his humor was "caring". His material largely consisted of general discussions about society, religion, politics, philosophy and personal issues. Hicks' material was often 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."
Filmography
Selected Bill Hicks film and TV show credits:
