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Biography

  • TV Series
  • 1987– 1987–
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
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7.7/10
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Biography (1987)
Biography: Sidney Poitier The Defiant One
Play trailer1:05
44 Videos
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DocumentaryBiographyHistory
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
2K
YOUR RATING
    • Agnes Nixon
  • Stars
    • Jack Perkins
    • Peter Graves
    • Harry Smith
    • Agnes Nixon
  • Stars
    • Jack Perkins
    • Peter Graves
    • Harry Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 8User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys

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    Biography: Sidney Poitier The Defiant One
    Trailer 1:05
    Watch Biography: Sidney Poitier The Defiant One
    Biography: Danny Bonaduce: Tabloids' Bad Boy
    Trailer 0:55
    Watch Biography: Danny Bonaduce: Tabloids' Bad Boy
    Biography: Strom Thurmond
    Trailer 1:16
    Watch Biography: Strom Thurmond
    Biography: Jackie Robinson
    Trailer 1:55
    Watch Biography: Jackie Robinson
    Biography: Jesus: His Life
    Trailer 1:24
    Watch Biography: Jesus: His Life
    Biography: Ariel Sharon
    Trailer 1:19
    Watch Biography: Ariel Sharon
    Biography: Nelson Rockefeller: Passionate Millionaire
    Trailer 1:04
    Watch Biography: Nelson Rockefeller: Passionate Millionaire
    Biography: Tv Game Shows
    Trailer 1:01
    Watch Biography: Tv Game Shows
    Biography: Dave Chappelle
    Trailer 0:53
    Watch Biography: Dave Chappelle
    Biography: Harry Potter Kids
    Trailer 1:08
    Watch Biography: Harry Potter Kids
    Biography: Gerald R. Ford: Healing the Presidency
    Trailer 1:17
    Watch Biography: Gerald R. Ford: Healing the Presidency
    Biography: Thomas Edison: Father of Invention
    Trailer 1:41
    Watch Biography: Thomas Edison: Father of Invention

    Photos414

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    Charlton Heston in Biography (1987)
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    Roger Moore in Biography (1987)
    Walter Matthau in Biography (1987)
    Alan Ladd in Biography (1987)
    Fred MacMurray in Biography (1987)
    Mae West in Biography (1987)
    Walter Matthau in Biography (1987)
    Anthony Quinn in Biography (1987)
    Barbara Stanwyck in Biography (1987)
    Biography (1987)

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    Jack Perkins
    Jack Perkins
    • Self - Host…
    Peter Graves
    Peter Graves
    • Self - Host…
    Harry Smith
    Harry Smith
    • Self - Host…
    Robert J. Thompson
    Robert J. Thompson
    • Self…
    Bill Mumy
    Bill Mumy
    • Self - Narrator…
    Gary T. Carlin
    • Narrator…
    Dave Hoffman
    Dave Hoffman
    • Narrator
    Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall
    • Self…
    David Wild
    David Wild
    • Self…
    Matt Roush
    Matt Roush
    • Self…
    Richard Kiley
    Richard Kiley
    • Narrator
    Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton
    • Self
    Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    • Self…
    Shirley Jones
    Shirley Jones
    • Self
    Ron Howard
    Ron Howard
    • Self…
    Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner
    • Self…
    Hugh Hefner
    Hugh Hefner
    • Self…
    Steve Allen
    Steve Allen
    • Self
      • Agnes Nixon
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      The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
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    User reviews8

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    Patty Duke is a gifted actress in many areas.
    Anyone who can portray herself so brilliantly in a movie of such brilliance should be applauded. I can't make it more evident the awe and respect I have for Patty Duke. She is beautifull inside and out and also actually looks like my Mom did alot.

    I would have to give it away to tell you how this movie helped me. The Call Me Anna book also is brilliant. Please join me in one hurrah for anyone who is willing, as an actor or actress, to go public on such an area of sensitive and stigmatic a subject.
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    • a-mcdouell
    • Oct 2, 2002

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      • April 6, 1987 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Actuality Productions
      • Atlas Media
      • Foxstar Productions
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