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Biography

Biography

—The long-running biographical anthology series offers in-depth profiles of major figures throughout history. From current pop-culture favorites such as Reese Witherspoon and Cameron Diaz to criminals like the Unabomber and serial killer John Wayne Gacy and historical figures including Caligula and the Marquis de Sade, "Biography" offers a close look at the lives and times of the people and groups profiled.
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14 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    Andre the Giant
    Tiger Woods
    Stone Cold Steve Austin: Lord of the Ring
    Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked
    FDR: Years of Crisis
    Barack Obama
    Heroes of Katrina
    Noah and the Ark: Voyage to a New Beginning
    David and Goliath: A Biblical Battle
    Samson and Delilah: Love and Betrayal
  • Andre the Giant

    A poor French farm boy with a growth disorder becomes a famous wrestler as Andre the Giant.
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  • Tiger Woods

    Former child prodigy Tiger Woods becomes one of the world's greatest golfers.
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  • Stone Cold Steve Austin: Lord of the Ring

    Steve Austin returns to wrestling after an injury nearly paralyzes him.
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  • Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked

    Mick Foley rises from his humble roots to the top of professional wrestling.
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  • FDR: Years of Crisis

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt's rise and first two presidential terms.
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  • Barack Obama

    Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) is a political star on the rise.
    Upcoming

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Season 19981 of 162 Episodes

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Biography

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The long-running biographical anthology series offers in-depth profiles of major figures throughout history. From current pop-culture favorites such as Reese Witherspoon and Cameron Diaz to criminals like the Unabomber and serial killer John Wayne Gacy and historical figures including Caligula and the Marquis de Sade, "Biography" offers a close look at the lives and times of the people and groups profiled.

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Neil Ross

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