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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'

Halle Berry Cleveland born Halle Berry was the first African-American to win the Oscar for Best Actress.
Mon 11/23 4:00-5:00am BIO
Nigella Lawson Journalist Nigella Lawson becomes one of TV's most successful cooking-show hosts.
Mon 11/23 8:00-9:00am BIO
Rachael Ray Television personality Rachael Ray.
Mon 11/23 9:00-10:00am BIO
Ty Pennington The life and career of Ty Pennington.
Mon 11/23 10:00-11:00am BIO
Nigella Lawson Journalist Nigella Lawson becomes one of TV's most successful cooking-show hosts.
Mon 11/23 2:00-3:00pm BIO
Rachael Ray Television personality Rachael Ray.
Mon 11/23 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Ty Pennington The life and career of Ty Pennington.
Mon 11/23 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Tue 11/24 4:00-5:00am BIO
Patricia Heaton Actress Patricia Heaton (``Everybody Loves Raymond'') nearly ends her career before getting her big break on television's ``thirtysomething.''
Tue 11/24 9:00-10:00am BIO
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus earns a place in television history playing Elaine on ``Seinfeld.''
Tue 11/24 10:00-11:00am BIO
Patricia Heaton Actress Patricia Heaton (``Everybody Loves Raymond'') nearly ends her career before getting her big break on television's ``thirtysomething.''
Tue 11/24 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus earns a place in television history playing Elaine on ``Seinfeld.''
Tue 11/24 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Kirstie Alley Award-winning actress Kirstie Alley has in recent years become more famous for her battle with her weight than for her career.
Tue 11/24 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Cheers Actors and creators of television's ``Cheers'' reminisce.
Tue 11/24 9:00-10:00pm BIO
Woody Harrelson NEW Actor Woody Harrelson is plucked from obscurity and finds stardom on the sitcom ``Cheers'' and on the big screen.
Tue 11/24 10:00-11:00pm BIO
Kirstie Alley Award-winning actress Kirstie Alley has in recent years become more famous for her battle with her weight than for her career.
Wed 11/25 12:00-1:00am BIO
Cheers Actors and creators of television's ``Cheers'' reminisce.
Wed 11/25 1:00-2:00am BIO
Woody Harrelson Actor Woody Harrelson is plucked from obscurity and finds stardom on the sitcom ``Cheers'' and on the big screen.
Wed 11/25 2:00-3:00am BIO
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus earns a place in television history playing Elaine on ``Seinfeld.''
Wed 11/25 4:00-5:00am BIO
Kris Kristofferson Interviews relate Kris Kristofferson's wish to stay out of the mainstream.
Wed 11/25 8:00-9:00am BIO
Tanya Tucker Country singer Tanya Tucker, a star at age 13, overcomes violence and drug abuse.
Wed 11/25 9:00-10:00am BIO
Sheryl Crow Nine-time Grammy winning rock star and Revlon's new spokeswoman, Sheryl Crow.
Wed 11/25 10:00-11:00am BIO
Kris Kristofferson Interviews relate Kris Kristofferson's wish to stay out of the mainstream.
Wed 11/25 2:00-3:00pm BIO
Tanya Tucker Country singer Tanya Tucker, a star at age 13, overcomes violence and drug abuse.
Wed 11/25 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Sheryl Crow Nine-time Grammy winning rock star and Revlon's new spokeswoman, Sheryl Crow.
Wed 11/25 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Johnny Cash The life of country-music legend Johnny Cash.
Wed 11/25 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Willie Nelson Recognized worldwide as an American troubadour and icon, Willie Nelson transcends genres in his career.
Wed 11/25 11:00-12:00am BIO
Johnny Cash The life of country-music legend Johnny Cash.
Thu 11/26 12:00-1:00am BIO
Willie Nelson Recognized worldwide as an American troubadour and icon, Willie Nelson transcends genres in his career.
Thu 11/26 3:00-4:00am BIO
Sheryl Crow Nine-time Grammy winning rock star and Revlon's new spokeswoman, Sheryl Crow.
Thu 11/26 4:00-5:00am BIO
Dean Martin People who know him comment on Dean Martin's life and career.
Thu 11/26 8:00-9:00am BIO
Frank Sinatra: The Voice of the Century Friends and colleagues remember Frank Sinatra.
Thu 11/26 9:00-11:00am BIO
Elvis' Entourage Members of the Memphis Mafia recall the time they spent with Elvis Presley.
Thu 11/26 11:00-12:00pm BIO
Elvis: Return to Tupelo Elvis Presley's life, from his 1935 birth to 1956, when he firmly planted his feet on the world stage.
Thu 11/26 12:00-2:00pm BIO
Elvis & June: A Love Story Elvis Presley's first fiancee traces his early rise to fame.
Thu 11/26 2:00-3:00pm BIO
Johnny Cash The life of country-music legend Johnny Cash.
Thu 11/26 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Johnny Cash's America The life, iconography and legacy of the legendary singing star, Johnny Cash.
Thu 11/26 4:00-6:00pm BIO
Willie Nelson Recognized worldwide as an American troubadour and icon, Willie Nelson transcends genres in his career.
Thu 11/26 6:00-7:00pm BIO
John Mellencamp The grandson of an Indiana farmer, John Mellencamp becomes a pop/rock icon.
Thu 11/26 7:00-8:00pm BIO
Jon Bon Jovi After years of touring burns out his band, Jon Bon Jovi reinvents his music.
Thu 11/26 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Bruce Springsteen Freehold, N.J., native Bruce Springsteen bought his first guitar at a pawnshop for $18.
Thu 11/26 9:00-10:00pm BIO
Aerosmith The impact of drug addiction and hard times in the '80s on the band Aerosmith.
Thu 11/26 10:00-11:00pm BIO
Green Day Formed in Rodeo, Calif. when the members were only 14, the band Green Day has since cemented its place in rock history.
Thu 11/26 11:00-12:00am BIO
Jon Bon Jovi After years of touring burns out his band, Jon Bon Jovi reinvents his music.
Fri 11/27 12:00-1:00am BIO
Bruce Springsteen Freehold, N.J., native Bruce Springsteen bought his first guitar at a pawnshop for $18.
Fri 11/27 1:00-2:00am BIO
Aerosmith The impact of drug addiction and hard times in the '80s on the band Aerosmith.
Fri 11/27 2:00-3:00am BIO
Green Day Formed in Rodeo, Calif. when the members were only 14, the band Green Day has since cemented its place in rock history.
Fri 11/27 3:00-4:00am BIO
Elvis' Entourage Members of the Memphis Mafia recall the time they spent with Elvis Presley.
Fri 11/27 4:00-5:00am BIO
Catwoman Many beautiful femme fatales portray the character Catwoman.
Fri 11/27 8:00-9:00am BIO
Batman Campy 1960s sitcom ``Batman'' becomes a national phenomenon.
Fri 11/27 9:00-10:00am BIO
Adam West Actor Adam West is typecast after performing as television's ``Batman.''
Fri 11/27 10:00-11:00am BIO
Florence Henderson Florence Henderson makes TV history playing supermom Carol Brady on ``The Brady Bunch.''
Fri 11/27 11:00-12:00pm BIO
Shirley Jones Entertainer Shirley Jones wows Rodgers and Hammerstein at age 18.
Fri 11/27 12:00-2:00pm BIO
The Partridge Family TV's Partridge Family becomes a pop music phenomenon.
Fri 11/27 2:00-3:00pm BIO
Melissa Gilbert Young Melissa Gilbert steals America's heart playing Laura on the series ``Little House on the Prairie.''
Fri 11/27 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Michael Landon Michael Landon's acting experience leads to directing, producing, and creating three TV series.
Fri 11/27 4:00-6:00pm BIO
Bill Cosby The life of comic Bill Cosby.
Fri 11/27 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Full House Former cast members of ``Full House'' reveal what it was like being a part of one of TV's most unconventional families.
Fri 11/27 9:00-10:00pm BIO
New Mickey Mouse Club In 1989, the Disney Corp. brought back ``The Mickey Mouse Club,'' which ended up being a breeding ground for young entertainment talent.
Fri 11/27 11:00-12:00am BIO
Bill Cosby The life of comic Bill Cosby.
Sat 11/28 12:00-1:00am BIO
Full House Former cast members of ``Full House'' reveal what it was like being a part of one of TV's most unconventional families.
Sat 11/28 1:00-2:00am BIO
New Mickey Mouse Club In 1989, the Disney Corp. brought back ``The Mickey Mouse Club,'' which ended up being a breeding ground for young entertainment talent.
Sat 11/28 3:00-4:00am BIO
Florence Henderson Florence Henderson makes TV history playing supermom Carol Brady on ``The Brady Bunch.''
Sat 11/28 4:00-5:00am BIO
Steven Seagal Actor Steven Seagal skyrockets to fame with his action-packed performance in ``Above the Law.''
Sat 11/28 7:00-8:00am AETV
Adam West Actor Adam West is typecast after performing as television's ``Batman.''
Sun 11/29 4:00-5:00am BIO
Christopher Reeve Actor Christopher Reeve, who plays ``Superman'' in the movies, offers hope of walking again to others with spinal injuries.
Sun 11/29 7:00-8:00am BIO
ABBA The Swedish group ABBA has a string of hits in the '70s and '80s before breaking up in 1982.
Sun 11/29 7:00-8:00am AETV
Andy Gibb Singer and 1970s teen heartthrob Andy Gibb battled depression in the mid-1980s before dying in 1988.
Sun 11/29 8:00-9:00am AETV
Eddie Murphy Special Eddie Murphy is one of film and television's bright stars.
Sun 11/29 2:00-4:00pm BIO
Christopher Reeve Actor Christopher Reeve, who plays ``Superman'' in the movies, offers hope of walking again to others with spinal injuries.
Mon 11/30 4:00-5:00am BIO
The Hilton Family Conrad Hilton starts a successful hotel business.
Mon 11/30 10:00-11:00am BIO
Mon 11/30 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Tue 12/1 4:00-5:00am BIO
Patrick Stewart Royal Shakespearean actor Patrick Stewart plays the captain of the Starship Enterprise on television.
Tue 12/1 9:00-10:00am BIO
Tue 12/1 3:00-4:00pm BIO
William Shatner Interviews profile actor William Shatner.
Tue 12/1 11:00-12:00am BIO
Wed 12/2 3:00-4:00am BIO
Patrick Stewart Royal Shakespearean actor Patrick Stewart plays the captain of the Starship Enterprise on television.
Wed 12/2 4:00-5:00am BIO
Evel Knievel: Hell on Wheels Daredevil Evel Knievel accepts every challenge.
Wed 12/2 8:00-9:00am BIO
Randy Couture: Ultimate Fighter Five-time Ultimate Fighting Champion Randy Couture.
Wed 12/2 9:00-10:00am BIO
Steven Seagal Actor Steven Seagal skyrockets to fame with his action-packed performance in ``Above the Law.''
Wed 12/2 10:00-11:00am BIO
Evel Knievel: Hell on Wheels Daredevil Evel Knievel accepts every challenge.
Wed 12/2 2:00-3:00pm BIO
Randy Couture: Ultimate Fighter Five-time Ultimate Fighting Champion Randy Couture.
Wed 12/2 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Steven Seagal Actor Steven Seagal skyrockets to fame with his action-packed performance in ``Above the Law.''
Wed 12/2 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Larry the Cable Guy American stand-up comic and actor Larry the Cable Guy sells out theaters and arenas across the United States.
Wed 12/2 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Thu 12/3 12:00-1:00am BIO
Steven Seagal Actor Steven Seagal skyrockets to fame with his action-packed performance in ``Above the Law.''
Thu 12/3 4:00-5:00am BIO
Jerry Garcia Guitarist Jerry Garcia leads the Grateful Dead.
Thu 12/3 9:00-10:00am BIO
Grace Slick The life of singer Grace Slick.
Thu 12/3 10:00-11:00am BIO
Jerry Garcia Guitarist Jerry Garcia leads the Grateful Dead.
Thu 12/3 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Grace Slick The life of singer Grace Slick.
Thu 12/3 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Jimi Hendrix Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix astonishes audiences with his brilliant artistry.
Thu 12/3 8:00-9:00pm BIO
Mama Cass Singer Cass Elliott performs as a member of the Mamas and Papas.
Thu 12/3 9:00-10:00pm BIO
Janis Joplin Rock star Janis Joplin searches for love, fame and the perfect voice.
Thu 12/3 10:00-11:00pm BIO
Led Zeppelin Rock band Led Zeppelin endures throughout the decades.
Thu 12/3 11:00-12:00am BIO
Jimi Hendrix Guitar legend Jimi Hendrix astonishes audiences with his brilliant artistry.
Fri 12/4 12:00-1:00am BIO
Mama Cass Singer Cass Elliott performs as a member of the Mamas and Papas.
Fri 12/4 1:00-2:00am BIO
Janis Joplin Rock star Janis Joplin searches for love, fame and the perfect voice.
Fri 12/4 2:00-3:00am BIO
Led Zeppelin Rock band Led Zeppelin endures throughout the decades.
Fri 12/4 3:00-4:00am BIO
Grace Slick The life of singer Grace Slick.
Fri 12/4 4:00-5:00am BIO
Shia LeBeouf Shia LeBeouf sold hot dogs on the streets of L.A. before getting a role on ``Even Stevens'' and then making the leap to a successful film career.
Fri 12/4 8:00-9:00am BIO
Matt Dillon Oscar-nominated actor Matt Dillon's career has spanned over a quarter century, despite the fact that Hollywood never fully embraced him.
Fri 12/4 9:00-10:00am BIO
Don Johnson Actor Don Johnson vaults to pop stardom as detective Sonny Crockett in the ground-breaking TV cop drama ``Miami Vice.''
Fri 12/4 10:00-11:00am BIO
Shia LeBeouf Shia LeBeouf sold hot dogs on the streets of L.A. before getting a role on ``Even Stevens'' and then making the leap to a successful film career.
Fri 12/4 2:00-3:00pm BIO
Matt Dillon Oscar-nominated actor Matt Dillon's career has spanned over a quarter century, despite the fact that Hollywood never fully embraced him.
Fri 12/4 3:00-4:00pm BIO
Don Johnson Actor Don Johnson vaults to pop stardom as detective Sonny Crockett in the ground-breaking TV cop drama ``Miami Vice.''
Fri 12/4 4:00-5:00pm BIO
Sat 12/5 4:00-5:00am BIO
Tyler Perry Actor Tyler Perry, who grew up in poverty in New Orleans, catapults to fame after being inspired while watching ``The Oprah Winfrey Show.''
Sat 12/5 7:00-8:00am AETV
Patrick Stewart Royal Shakespearean actor Patrick Stewart plays the captain of the Starship Enterprise on television.
Sat 12/5 10:00-11:00am BIO
William Shatner Interviews profile actor William Shatner.
Sat 12/5 2:00-3:00pm BIO
Sun 12/6 4:00-5:00am BIO
Steven Seagal Actor Steven Seagal skyrockets to fame with his action-packed performance in ``Above the Law.''
Sun 12/6 7:00-8:00am BIO
Metallica Since 1981, the band Metallica has gone from an underground heavy metal band to one of the most successful groups in the world.
Sun 12/6 7:00-8:00am AETV
Arnold Schwarzenegger Bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes a politically active movie star.
Sun 12/6 8:00-9:00am BIO
Motley Crue Eighties hair metal band Motley Crue lived the rock-and-roll lifestyle to its fullest with celebrity marriages, substance abuse and scrapes with the law.
Sun 12/6 8:00-9:00am AETV
Jamie Lee Curtis A daughter of movie stars, Jamie Lee Curtis gets her start in slasher flicks.
Sun 12/6 12:00-1:00pm BIO
Sandra Bullock Actress Sandra Bullock soars to stardom.
Sun 12/6 1:00-2:00pm BIO
Demi Moore Actress Demi Moore.
Sun 12/6 2:00-3:00pm BIO
Brat Pack The Brat Pack seems to rule 1980s teen movies; Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald.
Sun 12/6 3:00-4:00pm BIO

Cast of 'Biography'