Biography (1987)

Name: Biography
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 6.7

★ 6.7/10 April 6, 1987 27 seasons

Creator: David L. Wolper, Agnes Nixon

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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Creators

David L. Wolper

Agnes Nixon

About Biography (1987)

Biography is a 1987 documentary TV series from the United States created by David L. Wolper and Agnes Nixon. It first aired on April 6, 1987. The series has 27 seasons and 355 episodes on CBS. Episodes run about 1 h 0 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.7/10 from 36 votes — mixed to positive.

Biography: FAQ

When did Biography premiere?

Biography premiered on April 6, 1987.

Who created Biography?

Biography was created by David L. Wolper and Agnes Nixon.

How many seasons does Biography have?

Biography has 27 seasons (355 episodes). Status: Returning Series.

Where can I watch Biography?

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Is Biography worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 36 ratings, so fans of documentary titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 6.7/1036 votes

IMDb7.7/102,181 votes

🏆 Awards: Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 24 wins & 43 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 27
Episodes: 355
Network: CBS, A&E
Created by: David L. Wolper, Agnes Nixon
First aired: Apr 6, 1987
Last aired: Jan 2, 2012
Status: Returning Series
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Towers Productions, Departure Films, Atlas Media, Actuality Productions

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

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