Biography

Biography - A&E

A&E

News Show

1987

TVPG

Documentary

Biography

History

World history

In-depth profiles of major figures throughout history, from current pop-culture favorites to criminals to historical figures.

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1987– News Show 33 Seasons

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Thursday, May 7

FDR: The War Years

Episode 216

Franklin Delano Roosevelt; international policies; Stalin and Churchill; Yalta conference.

Thursday, May 7

FDR: The War Years

Episode 216

Franklin Delano Roosevelt; international policies; Stalin and Churchill; Yalta conference.

Friday, May 8

FDR: The War Years

Episode 216

Franklin Delano Roosevelt; international policies; Stalin and Churchill; Yalta conference.

Sunday, May 10

Mary Kay

Episode 77

Mary Kay Ash achieves success in the world of cosmetics.

Sunday, May 10

Reese Witherspoon

Episode 38

Actress Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line," "Legally Blonde," "Election").

Sunday, May 10

Meredith Vieira

Episode 25

Along with the highs of her career, Meredith has also been in the center of controversy.

Sunday, May 10

Anne Rice: Vampires, Witches and Best Sellers

Episode 162

Best-selling author Anne Rice writes of vampires.

Sunday, May 10

Mary Kay

Episode 77

Mary Kay Ash achieves success in the world of cosmetics.

Sunday, May 10

Hedda Hopper: Hollywood's Gossip Queen

Episode 110

Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper uses her column to blacklist enemies.

Sunday, May 10

Gloria Vanderbilt: An Heir of Style

Episode 104

Gloria Vanderbilt establishes a fashion empire.

Sunday, May 10

Reese Witherspoon

Episode 38

Actress Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line," "Legally Blonde," "Election").

Sunday, May 10

Meredith Vieira

Episode 25

Along with the highs of her career, Meredith has also been in the center of controversy.

Sunday, May 10

Anne Rice: Vampires, Witches and Best Sellers

Episode 162

Best-selling author Anne Rice writes of vampires.

Monday, May 11

Mary Kay

Episode 77

Mary Kay Ash achieves success in the world of cosmetics.

Monday, May 11

Hedda Hopper: Hollywood's Gossip Queen

Episode 110

Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper uses her column to blacklist enemies.

Monday, May 11

Gloria Vanderbilt: An Heir of Style

Episode 104

Gloria Vanderbilt establishes a fashion empire.

Monday, May 11

Reese Witherspoon

Episode 38

Actress Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line," "Legally Blonde," "Election").

Monday, May 11

Meredith Vieira

Episode 25

Along with the highs of her career, Meredith has also been in the center of controversy.

Monday, May 11

Anne Rice: Vampires, Witches and Best Sellers

Episode 162

Best-selling author Anne Rice writes of vampires.

Sunday, May 17

Wernher Von Braun; John Glenn

Episode 86

A German rocket scientist and former astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio are profiled.

Sunday, May 17

Tokyo Rose: Victim of Propaganda

Episode 176

Under duress American Iva Toguri broadcasts Japanese propaganda during World War II.

Sunday, May 17

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Episode 83

His journey from Kansas, to become the Allied leader during WWII and later the 34th president.

Sunday, May 17

Admiral Bull Halsey: Naval Warrior

Episode 128

Sunday, May 17

Hap Arnold: The Sky Warrior

Episode 109

Henry "Hap" Arnold builds the U.S. Air Force into a military power.

Sunday, May 17

General Omar Bradley

Episode 16

Omar Bradley rises to the rank of General of the Army.

Sunday, May 17

Wernher Von Braun; John Glenn

Episode 86

A German rocket scientist and former astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio are profiled.

Sunday, May 17

Adolf Eichmann

Interviews and film clips profile Nazi Adolf Eichmann.

Sunday, May 17

Oskar Schindler: The Man Behind the List

Episode 54

Nazi and war profiteer Oskar Schindler saves 1,300 Jews from death.

Sunday, May 17

Tokyo Rose: Victim of Propaganda

Episode 176

Under duress American Iva Toguri broadcasts Japanese propaganda during World War II.

Sunday, May 17

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Episode 83

His journey from Kansas, to become the Allied leader during WWII and later the 34th president.

Sunday, May 17

Admiral Bull Halsey: Naval Warrior

Episode 128

Sunday, May 17

Hap Arnold: The Sky Warrior

Episode 109

Henry "Hap" Arnold builds the U.S. Air Force into a military power.

Sunday, May 17

General Omar Bradley

Episode 16

Omar Bradley rises to the rank of General of the Army.

Monday, May 18

Wernher Von Braun; John Glenn

Episode 86

A German rocket scientist and former astronaut and U.S. Senator from Ohio are profiled.

Monday, May 18

Adolf Eichmann

Interviews and film clips profile Nazi Adolf Eichmann.

Monday, May 18

Oskar Schindler: The Man Behind the List

Episode 54

Nazi and war profiteer Oskar Schindler saves 1,300 Jews from death.

Monday, May 18

Tokyo Rose: Victim of Propaganda

Episode 176

Under duress American Iva Toguri broadcasts Japanese propaganda during World War II.

Monday, May 18

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Episode 83

His journey from Kansas, to become the Allied leader during WWII and later the 34th president.

Monday, May 18

Admiral Bull Halsey: Naval Warrior

Episode 128

Monday, May 18

Hap Arnold: The Sky Warrior

Episode 109

Henry "Hap" Arnold builds the U.S. Air Force into a military power.

Monday, May 18

General Omar Bradley

Episode 16

Omar Bradley rises to the rank of General of the Army.

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‘Biography: Rock Legends’: Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Gets Candid About Toxic Relationships with Bandmates & Wife

Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair & Rhea Ripley Talk Tough Ahead of ‘WrestleMania’ 39 Showdown

Jerry Lawler at WWE SummerSlam
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How Jerry Lawler Became ‘The King’: Hulk Hogan & More Pay Tribute in ‘Biography: WWE Legends’ Sneak Peek (VIDEO)

Rey Mysterio 2022
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Rey Mysterio on His A&E ‘Biography’ & Being WWE’s Biggest Underdog Success

The Bella Twins
Q&A

The Bella Twins Reflect on Their WWE Impact Ahead of A&E ‘Biography’

Norm Macdonald Has a Show

Norm Macdonald’s Last Act, Teddy Roosevelt Rides Again, the First Alaskans, Bobby Brown and Origins of Hip Hop

Steve Austin

A&E Announces Multi-Year WWE Expansion, Including New Series ‘WWE Rivals’

Bobby Brown at the 2021 American Music Awards

A&E ‘Biography’ to Spotlight Bobby Brown for New Event & Docuseries

TV Insider Interview with Booker TV
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WWE Legend Booker T on How He Changed the Game (VIDEO)

Steve Austin
Preview

Lords of the Ring! ‘Biography’ Shares Secrets of 8 WWE Legends

Eliza Taylor as Clarke in The 100

Ask Matt: Death on ‘The 100,’ ‘Transplant,’ ‘Hot Bench’ and Syndication Shuffles & More

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Worth Watching: The Early Days of MTV, ‘Star Trek’ Day, ‘Transplant’ Welcomes the New Doc

MTV's Original VJs in 1983 - Alan Hunter, J.J. Jackson, Nina Blackwood, Martha Quinn, and Mark Goodman

‘Biography: I Want My MTV’ Delivers ‘Intense’ Nostalgia

Ozzy Osbourne

Worth Watching: Big Cat Week, Travel the ‘Devil’s Road,’ Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Nine Lives’

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Q&A

Jack Osbourne on Telling His Dad’s Story Through A&E’s ‘Biography’

The Voice Season 18

Worth Watching: Music Galore (Kenny Rogers ‘Biography,’ James Taylor on ‘The Voice,’ ‘Songland’ Returns, ‘Bachelor’s Musical Spinoff), ABC’s ‘Baker and Beauty’

BIOGRAPHY DOLLY DOLLY PARTON 2020

A&E’s ‘Biography’ Explores Dolly Parton’s Influence on Country & Pop Artists

Making It - Season 2

Worth Watching: ‘Prodigal Son’ Cliffhanger, Garth Brooks ‘Biography,’ Return of ‘Making It’

Garth Brooks
Q&A

‘The Road I’m On’: Garth Brooks Previews His Very Personal A&E ‘Biography’ 

John F. Kennedy Jr. And Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
Preview

‘Biography: JFK Jr.—The Final Year’ Examines His Struggles Before Death

Farrah Fawcett

A&E Biography Celebrates American Icons Farrah Fawcett & John F. Kennedy Jr.

Chris Farley, Self Assignment, January 1, 1996

A&E ‘Biography’ Spotlights Chris Farley and More Comedy Greats