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.

Sunday, March 1

The Great Ziegfeld

Episode 56

Florenz Ziegfeld combines European style and American vaudeville in his "Ziegfeld Follies."

Sunday, March 1

Rob Lowe

Episode 67

Actor Rob Lowe.

Sunday, March 1

Ashton Kutcher

Episode 148

The life and career of actor Ashton Kutcher.

Sunday, March 1

Nancy McKeon

Episode 43

The transition from child star to adult star, the life and career of Nancy McKeon.

Sunday, March 1

Carmen Electra

Episode 134

"Baywatch" and reality-show star Carmen Electra transitions from sex kitten to pop-culture icon.

Sunday, March 1

All My Children

Episode 112

Daytime serial "All My Children" keeps fans glued to the tube since 1970.

Sunday, March 1

The Great Ziegfeld

Episode 56

Florenz Ziegfeld combines European style and American vaudeville in his "Ziegfeld Follies."

Sunday, March 1

Bob Fosse

Episode 56

Bob Fosse choreographs "The Pajama Game," "Sweet Charity" and "Cabaret" in the 1950s and '60s.

Sunday, March 1

Patrick Duffy

Episode 63

Actor Patrick Duffy has achieved success in both his acting career and his personal life.

Sunday, March 1

Rob Lowe

Episode 67

Actor Rob Lowe.

Sunday, March 1

Ashton Kutcher

Episode 148

The life and career of actor Ashton Kutcher.

Sunday, March 1

Nancy McKeon

Episode 43

The transition from child star to adult star, the life and career of Nancy McKeon.

Sunday, March 1

Carmen Electra

Episode 134

"Baywatch" and reality-show star Carmen Electra transitions from sex kitten to pop-culture icon.

Sunday, March 1

All My Children

Episode 112

Daytime serial "All My Children" keeps fans glued to the tube since 1970.

Monday, March 2

The Great Ziegfeld

Episode 56

Florenz Ziegfeld combines European style and American vaudeville in his "Ziegfeld Follies."

Monday, March 2

Bob Fosse

Episode 56

Bob Fosse choreographs "The Pajama Game," "Sweet Charity" and "Cabaret" in the 1950s and '60s.

Monday, March 2

Patrick Duffy

Episode 63

Actor Patrick Duffy has achieved success in both his acting career and his personal life.

Monday, March 2

Rob Lowe

Episode 67

Actor Rob Lowe.

Monday, March 2

Ashton Kutcher

Episode 148

The life and career of actor Ashton Kutcher.

Monday, March 2

Nancy McKeon

Episode 43

The transition from child star to adult star, the life and career of Nancy McKeon.

Monday, March 2

Carmen Electra

Episode 134

"Baywatch" and reality-show star Carmen Electra transitions from sex kitten to pop-culture icon.

Monday, March 2

All My Children

Episode 112

Daytime serial "All My Children" keeps fans glued to the tube since 1970.

Thursday, March 5

Pocahontas: Her True Story

Episode 45

Indian princess Pocahontas risks her life for English explorer John Smith.

Thursday, March 5

Susan B. Anthony: Rebel for the Cause

Episode 68

Susan B. Anthony champions civil rights, women's suffrage.

Thursday, March 5

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit

Episode 36

Film and photographs profile Eleanor Roosevelt.

Thursday, March 5

Pocahontas: Her True Story

Episode 45

Indian princess Pocahontas risks her life for English explorer John Smith.

Thursday, March 5

Susan B. Anthony: Rebel for the Cause

Episode 68

Susan B. Anthony champions civil rights, women's suffrage.

Thursday, March 5

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit

Episode 36

Film and photographs profile Eleanor Roosevelt.

Friday, March 6

Pocahontas: Her True Story

Episode 45

Indian princess Pocahontas risks her life for English explorer John Smith.

Friday, March 6

Susan B. Anthony: Rebel for the Cause

Episode 68

Susan B. Anthony champions civil rights, women's suffrage.

Friday, March 6

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Restless Spirit

Episode 36

Film and photographs profile Eleanor Roosevelt.

Sunday, March 8

Genghis Khan: Terror and Conquest

Episode 35

Genghis Khan's empire reaches from northern China to Eastern Europe.

Sunday, March 8

Josip Broz Tito: The Rebel Communist

Episode 24

Josip Broz becomes the president of Yugoslavia.

Sunday, March 8

Benito Mussolini

Episode 7

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, March 8

Ceausescu: The Unrepentant Tyrant

Episode 146

Ceausescu's 1989 execution marks the violent end to a cruel regime.

Sunday, March 8

Pol Pot: Secret Killer

Episode 20

Interviews and film clips profile Pol Pot, infamous leader of the Khmer Rouge.

Sunday, March 8

Imelda Marcos: Steel Butterfly

Episode 221

Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos amass personal fortunes of billions of dollars while in power.

Sunday, March 8

Genghis Khan: Terror and Conquest

Episode 35

Genghis Khan's empire reaches from northern China to Eastern Europe.

Sunday, March 8

Attila: Scourge of God

Episode 17

Attila the Hun devastates the Roman Empire.

Sunday, March 8

Vladimir Lenin: Voice of Revolution

Episode 68

Philosopher Vladimir Lenin was catapulted into headlines thanks to the Russian Revolution.

Sunday, March 8

Josip Broz Tito: The Rebel Communist

Episode 24

Josip Broz becomes the president of Yugoslavia.

Sunday, March 8

Benito Mussolini

Episode 7

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Sunday, March 8

Ceausescu: The Unrepentant Tyrant

Episode 146

Ceausescu's 1989 execution marks the violent end to a cruel regime.

Sunday, March 8

Pol Pot: Secret Killer

Episode 20

Interviews and film clips profile Pol Pot, infamous leader of the Khmer Rouge.

Sunday, March 8

Imelda Marcos: Steel Butterfly

Episode 221

Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos amass personal fortunes of billions of dollars while in power.

Sunday, March 8

Genghis Khan: Terror and Conquest

Episode 35

Genghis Khan's empire reaches from northern China to Eastern Europe.

Monday, March 9

Attila: Scourge of God

Episode 17

Attila the Hun devastates the Roman Empire.

Monday, March 9

Vladimir Lenin: Voice of Revolution

Episode 68

Philosopher Vladimir Lenin was catapulted into headlines thanks to the Russian Revolution.

Monday, March 9

Josip Broz Tito: The Rebel Communist

Episode 24

Josip Broz becomes the president of Yugoslavia.

Monday, March 9

Benito Mussolini

Episode 7

Commentary creates in-depth portraits.

Monday, March 9

Ceausescu: The Unrepentant Tyrant

Episode 146

Ceausescu's 1989 execution marks the violent end to a cruel regime.

Monday, March 9

Pol Pot: Secret Killer

Episode 20

Interviews and film clips profile Pol Pot, infamous leader of the Khmer Rouge.

Monday, March 9

Imelda Marcos: Steel Butterfly

Episode 221

Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos amass personal fortunes of billions of dollars while in power.

Sunday, March 15

The Vanderbilts

Episode 5

Philanthropy is a Vanderbilt tradition.

Sunday, March 15

Joseph Kennedy Sr.: Father of an American Dynasty

Interviews profile Joseph Kennedy Sr.'s drive for power and fierce devotion to family.

Sunday, March 15

Conrad Hilton: Innkeeper to the World

Episode 111

Conrad Hilton comes round about to hostelry.

Sunday, March 15

Heinz: The Ketchup Kings

Episode 28

Three generations of the Heinz family help to build an international business giant.

Sunday, March 15

The Kellogg Brothers: Corn Flake Kings

Episode 112

John and Will Kellogg invent corn flakes, build a fortune and wind up adversaries.

Sunday, March 15

The Agnelli Family Dynasty

Episode 100

Fast cars, big bucks and life on the edge, for the Agnelli clan, it's business as usual.

Sunday, March 15

The Vanderbilts

Episode 5

Philanthropy is a Vanderbilt tradition.

Sunday, March 15

The Earp Brothers: Lawmen of the West

Episode 178

Controversy follows the Earp brothers from Dodge City to the OK corral.

Sunday, March 15

Joseph Kennedy Sr.: Father of an American Dynasty

Interviews profile Joseph Kennedy Sr.'s drive for power and fierce devotion to family.

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

The Bella Twins
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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

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

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WWE Legend Booker T on How He Changed the Game (VIDEO)

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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

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

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

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

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

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

John F. Kennedy Jr. And Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
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‘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.

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