Biography

★ 6.6 /10 34 votes

April 6, 1987 - January 2, 2012 27 Seasons 331 Episodes 60 min Ended TV-14

Documentary

Overview

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 & Episodes

Season 1 (1992)

1987 • 15 Episodes

1992

Season 2 (1993)

1992 • 1 Episode

1993

Season 3 (1994)

81 Episodes

1994

Season 4 (1995)

2 Episodes

1995

Season 5

1996 • 32 Episodes

1996

Season 6

1997 • 51 Episodes

1997

Season 7

1998 • 26 Episodes

1998

Season 8

0 Episodes

Season 9

2 Episodes

Season 10

1997 • 31 Episodes

Season 11

1999 • 2 Episodes

Season 12

2 Episodes

Season 13

2 Episodes

Season 14

1 Episode

Season 15

0 Episodes

Season 16

0 Episodes

Season 17

0 Episodes

Season 18

29 Episodes

The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.

Season 19

2004 • 2 Episodes

Season 20

2005 • 45 Episodes

Season 21

2006 • 2 Episodes

Season 22

0 Episodes

Season 23

0 Episodes

Season 24

2011 • 2 Episodes

Season 25

1 Episode

Season 25

Season 26

1 Episode

Season 27

1 Episode

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    CBS
                                

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.6/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

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Cast & Crew

Peter Graves

Self - Host

Marilyn Monroe

Scarlett Johansson

Self

Aileen Wuornos

Self (archive footage)

Dawn Botkins

Self - Aileen's Childhood Friend

Arlene Pralle

Self

Steve Glazer

Self - Defense Attorney

Tyria Moore

Self - Aileen's Girlfriend

Donna Jay Fulks

Aileen Wuornos (voice)

Eva Braun

Self (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage)

Paul Kaup

Narrator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Biography about?

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...

How many seasons does Biography have?

Biography has 27 seasons with 331 episodes.

When did Biography premiere?

Biography premiered on April 6, 1987.

Is Biography still running?

No, Biography has ended. The final episode aired on January 2, 2012.

Where can I watch Biography?

Biography originally aired on CBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Biography?

Biography has a rating of 6.6/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Biography?

Biography is classified as Documentary.