Biography

Biography

1987
★★★☆☆ 6.5/10
📺 27 Seasons
🎬 327 Episodes
📅 Ended
🌐 EN
⏱️ 60 min/episode
Documentary
Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The older version featured historical figures such as Helen Keller and Mark Twain, or long-dead entertainment figures such as Will Rogers or John Barrymore. The A&E series has placed the emphasis on such people as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Plácido Domingo, Freddie Mercury, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Eric Clapton, Pope John Paul II, Gene Tierney, Selena, Diego Rivera, Mao Zedong and Queen Elizabeth II, and fictional characters like The Phantom, Superman, Hamlet, Betty Boop, and Santa Claus. The program ended up profiling enough figures that in 1999, A&E spun it off into an entire network, The Biography Channel.

Seasons

Season 1
1987 • 15 Episodes
1992
Season 2
1992 • 1 Episode
1993
Season 3
TBA • 81 Episodes
1994
Season 4
TBA • 2 Episodes
1995
Season 5
1996 • 32 Episodes
1996
Season 6
1997 • 51 Episodes
1997
Season 7
1998 • 26 Episodes
1998
Season 9
TBA • 2 Episodes
A biography of the life of Julia Child
Season 10
1997 • 31 Episodes
From bootlegger to convict, to millionaire pornographer, to born-again Christian, to paraplegic gunshot-victim, Larry Flynt's life so far has been anything but ordinary. As the founder and publisher of Hustler Magazine Flynt broke new ground in porn publishing, offering filth and debauchery of a sort hitherto only imaginable. In his life Larry Flynt has always courted controversy, and along the way he's made himself the enemy of millions. But Larry Flynt always seems to come out on top. This comprehensive portrait follows Flynt from his dirt-poor Appalachian childhood to his surprising role as a poster-boy for First Amendment rights. Rare footage documents the defining moments in his life, from the launch of Hustler in 1974 to his landmark Supreme Court victory over Moral Majority head Jerry Falwell. In a moving interview, Flynt recalls his long and painful recovery from the assassination attempt that nearly took his life, and the tragic death of his wife. From selling moonshine to his dad to the controversial film that cemented his place in folklore, this is the controversial saga of Larry Flynt.
Season 11
1999 • 2 Episodes
Born into a famous family of talented, but troubled actors, Drew Barrymore overcomes turmoil to become a Hollywood superstar.
Season 13
TBA • 2 Episodes
Season 14
TBA • 1 Episode
'Biography' chronicles the life of one of America's most versatile and gifted actors. Clips, screen tests and outtakes from films like Masque of the Red Death, Laura, and Edward Scissorhands highlight his long career, while friends, co-stars and directors Hazel Court, Jane Russell, Dennis Hopper and Roger Corman recall working with the legendary actor. And in a rare interview, Price's daughter offers a privileged glimpse at his often-difficult private life. From purchasing a Rembrandt etching at age 12 to defining a class of distinguished screen villains, this is the story of one of Hollywood's most versatile and celebrated actors Vincent Price.
Season 18
TBA • 28 Episodes
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Season 19
2004 • 2 Episodes
Season 20
2005 • 45 Episodes
A look at the actor who parlayed his martial arts skills into a successful acting career. We visit Chuck on the set of his new TV movie, Walker, Texas Ranger, giving Chuck the opportunity to return to the Cordell Walker role he played on TV for eight years. Chuck talks about his difficult childhood, his brother's death in Vietnam, his rise to the top of the karate world and friendship with Bruce Lee, and his divorce and remarriage.
Season 21
2006 • 2 Episodes
A look at Dave Chappelles rise to a pinnacle in his career. A true comedic genius, in 2005 Chappelle was considered by many to be "the funniest man in Hollywood". This film covers the events surrounding Season 3 of "Chappelle's Show" which was scheduled to air on May 31, 2005. In that month, Chappelle stunned fans and the entertainment industry when he abruptly left during production of the third season of Chappelle's Show and took a trip to South Africa for two weeks. Essentially walking away from a deal with Comedy Central worth $50 Million Dollars We may never know the real reasons for this however this film gives great insight from people close to the event and several clips from Chappelle himself explaining things in his own words.
Season 24
2011 • 2 Episodes
Season 25
TBA • 1 Episode
Season 25

Network

CBS, A&E, A&E, A&E

Production

Towers Productions, Departure Films, Atlas Media, Actuality Productions, Foxstar Productions, Working Dog Productions, Stage 3 Productions, Electric Sky Productions, Eagle Rock Entertainment, Sharp Entertainment, Atlas Media Corp., Jupiter Entertainment, Popular Arts Entertainment, Flashback Television, Pangolin Pictures, Robert Small Entertainment, Screaming Flea Productions, Lou Reda Productions