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Biography

1987 1 h Documentary · History · Biography

A long-running documentary series profiling the lives of historical figures and celebrities, from politicians to pop stars.

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About the series

What it’s about

This series presents the lives of notable people, from historical figures to entertainers. It began on CBS in 1961 as a half-hour programme hosted by Mike Wallace, then was revived by A&E in 1987 with new episodes. Subjects include 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, as well as fictional characters like The Phantom, Superman, Hamlet, Betty Boop, and Santa Claus.

What hooks you

The series has profiled enough figures to spawn its own channel, The Biography Channel, in 1999. Its hosts include Jack Perkins and Peter Graves, and it features appearances by Scarlett Johansson and Aileen Wuornos in archive footage.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy learning about the lives of famous people, from historical icons to pop culture legends, in a straightforward documentary format.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
1987
Genres
Documentary, History, Biography
Episode length
1h 0min
Age rating
14+
MPAA
TV-14
Status
Off air
World premiere
Apr 6, 1987

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Creative team

All 18
Director Kerry Jensen-Izsak
Starring
  1. 01 Jack Perkins narrator, playing himself
  2. 02 Peter Graves Presenter / Himself Host, plays himself
  3. 03 Harry Smith In Prologue, plays himself
  4. 04 Scarlett Johansson Self
  5. 05 Josh Robert Thompson Professor, plays himself
  6. 06 Aileen Wuornos Self (archive footage)
  7. 07 Bill Mumy Narrator / Will Robinson / Interviewee / Host
  8. 08 Dawn Botkins Self - Aileen's Childhood Friend
  9. 09 Gary Carlin Narrator
  10. 10 Arlene Pralle Self
  11. 11 Roddy McDowall Friend, plays himself
  12. 12 Steve Glazer Self - Defense Attorney
  13. 13 Dave Hoffman narrator
  14. 14 Tyria Moore Self - Aileen's Girlfriend

Trivia

  1. The first attempt to make such a series was undertaken by CBS in 1961-1964. Since 1987, A&E Television Networks has been releasing new episodes. The popularity of the series was one of the reasons for the creation of The Biography Channel.

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