Biography
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.
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About Biography
Biography is a 1987 English-language documentary series created by David L. Wolper and Agnes Nixon. It spans 27 seasons and 355 episodes and is still running.
Biography was produced by Towers Productions, Departure Films, and Atlas Media and made in United States of America. It was first aired on April 6, 1987, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- David L. Wolper, Agnes Nixon
- First aired
- April 6, 1987
- Last aired
- January 2, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 27 (355 episodes)
- Network
- CBS, A&E
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Towers Productions, Departure Films, Atlas Media
Biography cast & crew
Biography was created by David L. Wolper and Agnes Nixon.
Is Biography worth watching?
With 27 seasons and 355 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy documentary, Biography is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Biography — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Biography in United States?
Biography is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Biography in?
Biography is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Biography are there?
Biography has 27 seasons with 355 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is Biography rated?
Biography is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 36 ratings.
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