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Biography

In-depth profiles of major figures throughout history.

Premiere:
Apr 06, 1987
Original Network:
A & E Network

Upcoming Episodes of 'Biography'

Elton John Legendary rock star Elton John prepares for his show at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Sun 11/8 12:00-2:00pm BIO
Sarah Palin Sarah Palin earned a national reputation in politics, going from Alaska governor to vice presidential candidate in just two years.
Sun 11/8 2:00-2:30pm BIO
Boy George George Alan O'Dowd gains fame as Boy George, lead singer of Culture Club.
Mon 11/9 4:00-5:00am BIO
Mick Foley Pro wrestler Mick Foley's violent performances make him a star.
Mon 11/9 8:00-9:00am BIO
Oscar de la Hoya Boxer Oscar de la Hoya captures the world's heart at the 1992 Olympics.
Mon 11/9 9:00-10:00am BIO
Mike Tyson The tumultuous life of boxing champion Mike Tyson.
Mon 11/9 10:00-11:00am BIO
Mick Foley Pro wrestler Mick Foley's violent performances make him a star.
Mon 11/9 2:00-3:00pm BIO
Oscar de la Hoya Boxer Oscar de la Hoya captures the world's heart at the 1992 Olympics.
Mon 11/9 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Mike Tyson The tumultuous life of boxing champion Mike Tyson.
Mon 11/9 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Charles Manson Charles Manson and his followers terrorize Los Angeles in 1969.
Mon 11/9 10:00-11:00pm BIO
The Manson Women Hippie girls give unswerving loyalty to their crazed guru, Charles Manson.
Mon 11/9 11:00-12:00am BIO
Charles Manson Charles Manson and his followers terrorize Los Angeles in 1969.
Tue 11/10 2:00-3:00am BIO
The Manson Women Hippie girls give unswerving loyalty to their crazed guru, Charles Manson.
Tue 11/10 3:00-4:00am BIO
Mike Tyson The tumultuous life of boxing champion Mike Tyson.
Tue 11/10 4:00-5:00am BIO
Gary Coleman Actor Gary Coleman finds success as a child star.
Tue 11/10 9:00-10:00am BIO
Bob Saget A serious film student in college, Bob Saget ended up launching a stand-up comedy career that put him on the road to stardom.
Tue 11/10 10:00-11:00am BIO
Gary Coleman Actor Gary Coleman finds success as a child star.
Tue 11/10 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Bob Saget A serious film student in college, Bob Saget ended up launching a stand-up comedy career that put him on the road to stardom.
Tue 11/10 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Dana Plato The rise and fall of child star Dana Plato.
Tue 11/10 9:00-10:00pm BIO
Kristy McNichol Emmy Award-winning actress Kristy McNichol.
Tue 11/10 10:00-11:00pm BIO
Diff'rent Strokes The child stars of the popular NBC/ABC sitcom ``Diff'rent Strokes.''
Tue 11/10 11:00-12:00am BIO
Dana Plato The rise and fall of child star Dana Plato.
Wed 11/11 1:00-2:00am BIO
Kristy McNichol Emmy Award-winning actress Kristy McNichol.
Wed 11/11 2:00-3:00am BIO
Diff'rent Strokes The child stars of the popular NBC/ABC sitcom ``Diff'rent Strokes.''
Wed 11/11 3:00-4:00am BIO
Bob Saget A serious film student in college, Bob Saget ended up launching a stand-up comedy career that put him on the road to stardom.
Wed 11/11 4:00-5:00am BIO
George Jones The five-decade career of singer George Jones.
Wed 11/11 8:00-9:00am BIO
Hank Williams Jr. The son and namesake of country-music legend Hank Williams develops a successful career.
Wed 11/11 9:00-10:00am BIO
Travis Tritt Future country-music artist Travis Tritt receives his first guitar at age three.
Wed 11/11 10:00-11:00am BIO
George Jones The five-decade career of singer George Jones.
Wed 11/11 2:00-3:00pm BIO
Hank Williams Jr. The son and namesake of country-music legend Hank Williams develops a successful career.
Wed 11/11 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Travis Tritt Future country-music artist Travis Tritt receives his first guitar at age three.
Wed 11/11 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Billy Crystal Billy Crystal's career begins on the New York comedy club circuit.
Wed 11/11 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Eddie Murphy Special Eddie Murphy is one of film and television's bright stars.
Wed 11/11 9:00-11:00pm BIO
Billy Crystal Billy Crystal's career begins on the New York comedy club circuit.
Thu 11/12 12:00-1:00am BIO
Eddie Murphy Special Eddie Murphy is one of film and television's bright stars.
Thu 11/12 1:00-3:00am BIO
Travis Tritt Future country-music artist Travis Tritt receives his first guitar at age three.
Thu 11/12 4:00-5:00am BIO
Shania Twain Singer-songwriter Shania Twain bridges the gap between country and pop.
Thu 11/12 9:00-10:00am BIO
LeAnn Rimes LeAnn Rimes begins her singing career at 14, has numerous hit singles, dabbles in acting and becomes a published author.
Thu 11/12 10:00-11:00am BIO
Shania Twain Singer-songwriter Shania Twain bridges the gap between country and pop.
Thu 11/12 3:00-4:00pm BIO
LeAnn Rimes LeAnn Rimes begins her singing career at 14, has numerous hit singles, dabbles in acting and becomes a published author.
Thu 11/12 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Martina McBride Country singer Martina McBride.
Thu 11/12 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Reba McEntire Country music star Reba McEntire has found further success as an actress in theater, film and television.
Thu 11/12 9:00-10:00pm BIO
Carrie Underwood NEW Country singer Carrie Underwood gets her start on ``American Idol.''
Thu 11/12 10:00-11:00pm BIO
Kelly Clarkson Singer Kelly Clarkson.
Thu 11/12 11:00-12:00am BIO
Martina McBride Country singer Martina McBride.
Fri 11/13 12:00-1:00am BIO
Reba McEntire Country music star Reba McEntire has found further success as an actress in theater, film and television.
Fri 11/13 1:00-2:00am BIO
Carrie Underwood Country singer Carrie Underwood gets her start on ``American Idol.''
Fri 11/13 2:00-3:00am BIO
Kelly Clarkson Singer Kelly Clarkson.
Fri 11/13 3:00-4:00am BIO
LeAnn Rimes LeAnn Rimes begins her singing career at 14, has numerous hit singles, dabbles in acting and becomes a published author.
Fri 11/13 4:00-5:00am BIO
George Lucas George Lucas creates some of the cinema's greatest treasures.
Fri 11/13 9:00-11:00am BIO
Fri 11/13 3:00-5:00pm BIO
Ed Gein A sales receipt leads police to the home of serial killer Ed Gein.
Fri 11/13 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Sat 11/14 12:00-1:00am BIO
Denzel Washington Denzel Washington credits faith and family for his success as an actor.
Sat 11/14 7:00-8:00am AETV
Shania Twain Singer-songwriter Shania Twain bridges the gap between country and pop.
Sun 11/15 4:00-5:00am BIO
Led Zeppelin Rock band Led Zeppelin endures throughout the decades.
Sun 11/15 7:00-8:00am AETV
Aerosmith The impact of drug addiction and hard times in the '80s on the band Aerosmith.
Sun 11/15 8:00-9:00am AETV
Dolly Parton Singer and pop-culture icon Dolly Parton.
Sun 11/15 10:00-12:00pm BIO
Reba McEntire Country music star Reba McEntire has found further success as an actress in theater, film and television.
Sun 11/15 12:00-1:00pm BIO
Carrie Underwood Country singer Carrie Underwood gets her start on ``American Idol.''
Sun 11/15 1:00-2:00pm BIO
Witches Myths and truths about witches, from 2000 years before Christianity when they were considered great healers to the modern day wicca movement.
Mon 11/16 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Tue 11/17 12:00-1:00am BIO
Heather Locklear Beauty Heather Locklear wins stardom on TV's ``Dynasty.''
Tue 11/17 10:00-11:00am BIO
Tue 11/17 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Don Knotts Co-stars of Don Knotts talk about their experiences with the actor.
Tue 11/17 9:00-10:00pm BIO
Three's Company The cast and crew of the successful show ``Three's Company'' face on-set battles over paychecks and boycott threats from moral watchdogs.
Tue 11/17 10:00-11:00pm BIO
John Ritter Actor John Ritter wins acclaim for both comic and dramatic performances.
Tue 11/17 11:00-12:00am BIO
Don Knotts Co-stars of Don Knotts talk about their experiences with the actor.
Wed 11/18 1:00-2:00am BIO
Three's Company The cast and crew of the successful show ``Three's Company'' face on-set battles over paychecks and boycott threats from moral watchdogs.
Wed 11/18 2:00-3:00am BIO
John Ritter Actor John Ritter wins acclaim for both comic and dramatic performances.
Wed 11/18 3:00-4:00am BIO
Heather Locklear Beauty Heather Locklear wins stardom on TV's ``Dynasty.''
Wed 11/18 4:00-5:00am BIO
Jon Stewart Comic Jon Stewart (``The Daily Show With Jon Stewart'').
Wed 11/18 9:00-10:00am BIO
Dave Chappelle Actor Dave Chappelle abruptly leaves for South Africa.
Wed 11/18 10:00-11:00am BIO
Jon Stewart Comic Jon Stewart (``The Daily Show With Jon Stewart'').
Wed 11/18 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Dave Chappelle Actor Dave Chappelle abruptly leaves for South Africa.
Wed 11/18 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Richard Pryor Richard Pryor breaks ground in the world of stand-up comedy, television and movies, but he also experiences very turbulent times.
Wed 11/18 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Thu 11/19 12:00-1:00am BIO
Dave Chappelle Actor Dave Chappelle abruptly leaves for South Africa.
Thu 11/19 4:00-5:00am BIO
Beyonce Singer Beyoncé makes acting success her next goal.
Thu 11/19 9:00-10:00am BIO
Paula Abdul Singer Paula Abdul experiences 15 years of ups and downs of fame.
Thu 11/19 10:00-11:00am BIO
Beyonce Singer Beyoncé makes acting success her next goal.
Thu 11/19 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Paula Abdul Singer Paula Abdul experiences 15 years of ups and downs of fame.
Thu 11/19 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Red Hot Chili Peppers Since forming in 1983, the Red Hot Chili Peppers has been one of the top music groups in the world; the group experiences tragedy when a founding member suffers a fatal heroin overdose.
Thu 11/19 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Kurt Cobain Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain.
Thu 11/19 9:00-10:00pm BIO
Oasis The British rock band Oasis has encountered years of constant challenges and obstacles.
Thu 11/19 10:00-11:00pm BIO
Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse's introduction to the American music scene was soon followed by tabloid coverage of her drug addiction.
Thu 11/19 11:00-12:00am BIO
Red Hot Chili Peppers Since forming in 1983, the Red Hot Chili Peppers has been one of the top music groups in the world; the group experiences tragedy when a founding member suffers a fatal heroin overdose.
Fri 11/20 12:00-1:00am BIO
Kurt Cobain Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain.
Fri 11/20 1:00-2:00am BIO
Oasis The British rock band Oasis has encountered years of constant challenges and obstacles.
Fri 11/20 2:00-3:00am BIO
Amy Winehouse Amy Winehouse's introduction to the American music scene was soon followed by tabloid coverage of her drug addiction.
Fri 11/20 3:00-4:00am BIO
Paula Abdul Singer Paula Abdul experiences 15 years of ups and downs of fame.
Fri 11/20 4:00-5:00am BIO
Mothers & Daughters in Hollywood Celebrity mothers and daughters find strength in each other.
Fri 11/20 8:00-10:00am BIO
Melanie Griffith Actress Melanie Griffith exchanges her often-scandalous past for a new life of sobriety, family and respectability.
Fri 11/20 10:00-11:00am BIO
Mothers & Daughters in Hollywood Celebrity mothers and daughters find strength in each other.
Fri 11/20 2:00-4:00pm BIO
Melanie Griffith Actress Melanie Griffith exchanges her often-scandalous past for a new life of sobriety, family and respectability.
Fri 11/20 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Pablo Escobar Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar's rise to power costs the lives of presidential candidates, judges, journalists and police officers.
Fri 11/20 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Sat 11/21 12:00-1:00am BIO
Melanie Griffith Actress Melanie Griffith exchanges her often-scandalous past for a new life of sobriety, family and respectability.
Sat 11/21 4:00-5:00am BIO
Tom Cruise From his beginnings in ``Risky Business'' and ``Top Gun'' to his superstar status, Tom Cruise has a personality that has captivated the world.
Sat 11/21 7:00-8:00am AETV
Beyonce Singer Beyoncé makes acting success her next goal.
Sun 11/22 4:00-5:00am BIO
Halle Berry Cleveland born Halle Berry was the first African-American to win the Oscar for Best Actress.
Sun 11/22 7:30-8:30am BIO
Bruce Willis Bartender Bruce Willis becomes one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Sun 11/22 11:00-1:00pm BIO
Nicolas Cage Despite dropping out of high school, Nicolas Cage becomes an actor and Oscar winner.
Sun 11/22 1:00-2:00pm BIO
Harrison Ford Actor Harrison Ford's big break comes when director George Lucas notices him doing carpentry work and asks him to read for ``Star Wars.''
Sun 11/22 2:00-4:00pm BIO

Cast of 'Biography'