Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, comedian, writer, producer, director |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Bill Hader
Bill Hader voiced the title character in Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's The Cat in the Hat, which premiered at Warner Bros. Studios Burbank on 25 October 2026. He said his version was a much different take from the character he played on Saturday Night Live. The film is scheduled for US release on 06/11/2026.
Bill Hader discussed his upcoming directorial feature They Know at IndieWire's Future of Filmmaking 2026 Summit in Los Angeles. He described the influences behind the horror film, which he writes, directs and stars in, and the challenges of making a debut feature.
Bill Hader was announced to make his feature directorial debut with They Know, a horror film for MRC based on an original story he created with Duffy Boudreau. He is set to write, direct and star in the film, with production planned to begin in Los Angeles in spring 2026. Linda Cardellini was later reported to co-star.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | William Thomas Hader Jr. |
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| Summary | Known for his impressions and his Stefon character on Weekend Update, he became a featured figure on NBC's Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2013, earning four Primetime Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award. He later co-created and starred in the HBO dark comedy Barry, and co-created the IFC mockumentary Documentary Now! with Fred Armisen. In 2026 he voiced the title character in Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's The Cat in the Hat and announced his feature directing debut, the horror film They Know. |
| Active Years | 1999–present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6′ 1″ (1.85 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Cascia Hall Preparatory School |
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| College | Studied film at Scottsdale Community College, Arizona |
Personal Life
| Residence History | Moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television after college |
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| Hobbies | Comic books and movies |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Maggie Carey (married 2006; divorced 2018) |
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| Children | Three |
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| Spouse | Maggie Carey |
| Children | Three |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He often experienced panic attacks before live Saturday Night Live performances. | |
| 2. He worked as an usher at a movie theater in Tempe, Arizona, which let him watch films for free. | |
| 3. In high school he wrote, directed, edited and hosted a mock news show called You Can't Do That on Channel One. | |
| 4. He has said he no longer signs autographs for fans, a policy he explained on the Happy Sad Confused podcast in 2026. |
