Biography

Biography - A&E

A&E

News Show

1987

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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 32 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.

Tuesday, January 28

Christa McAuliffe

Episode 21

Teacher Christa McAuliffe dies with six other astronauts in the Challenger explosion.

Tuesday, January 28

Christa McAuliffe

Episode 21

Teacher Christa McAuliffe dies with six other astronauts in the Challenger explosion.

Wednesday, January 29

Christa McAuliffe

Episode 21

Teacher Christa McAuliffe dies with six other astronauts in the Challenger explosion.

Sunday, February 2

Frederick Douglass

Episode 112

Escaped slave Frederick Douglass becomes a writer, a lecturer and an abolitionist.

Sunday, February 2

Frederick Douglass

Episode 112

Escaped slave Frederick Douglass becomes a writer, a lecturer and an abolitionist.

Sunday, February 2

Thurgood Marshall: Justice for All

Episode 1

Thurgood Marshall becomes the first black justice of the United States.

Sunday, February 2

The Famous Wally Amos: The Cookie King

Episode 97

Renowned for his chocolate chip cookies, Wally Amos led many lives.

Monday, February 3

Frederick Douglass

Episode 112

Escaped slave Frederick Douglass becomes a writer, a lecturer and an abolitionist.

Monday, February 3

Thurgood Marshall: Justice for All

Episode 1

Thurgood Marshall becomes the first black justice of the United States.

Monday, February 3

The Famous Wally Amos: The Cookie King

Episode 97

Renowned for his chocolate chip cookies, Wally Amos led many lives.

Sunday, February 9

The Great Ziegfeld

Episode 18

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

Sunday, February 9

Kris Kristofferson

Episode 104

Interviews relate Kris Kristofferson's wish to stay out of the mainstream.

Sunday, February 9

The Great Ziegfeld

Episode 18

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

Sunday, February 9

Cecil B. DeMille

Episode 176

Hollywood directing legend Cecil B. DeMille becomes known for his "spectaculars."

Sunday, February 9

Bob Fosse

Episode 56

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

Sunday, February 9

Kris Kristofferson

Episode 104

Interviews relate Kris Kristofferson's wish to stay out of the mainstream.

Monday, February 10

The Great Ziegfeld

Episode 18

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

Monday, February 10

Cecil B. DeMille

Episode 176

Hollywood directing legend Cecil B. DeMille becomes known for his "spectaculars."

Monday, February 10

Bob Fosse

Episode 56

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

Monday, February 10

Kris Kristofferson

Episode 104

Interviews relate Kris Kristofferson's wish to stay out of the mainstream.

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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’

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

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

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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’

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’

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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
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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.

Chris Farley, Self Assignment, January 1, 1996

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