Biography is a documentary television series. Originally produced by CBS in 1962 and hosted by Mike Wallace, the A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The series has featured biographies on such people as Elvis Presley, Pl
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Music Institute of Chicago Sets Billy Strayhorn Festival for 10/26-28
by Kelsey Denette - September 11, 2012
Honoring the work and legacy of one of the great jazz composers and collaborators, the Music Institute of Chicago presents a Billy Strayhorn Festival October 26-28. The festival, presented in partnership with Billy Strayhorn Songs Inc., a family corporation of the Strayhorn heirs, includes two star-...
by Kelsey Denette - September 11, 2012
Honoring the work and legacy of one of the great jazz composers and collaborators, the Music Institute of Chicago presents a Billy Strayhorn Festival October 26-28. The festival, presented in partnership with Billy Strayhorn Songs Inc., a family corporation of the Strayhorn heirs, includes two star-...
Gore Vidal Biography Planned for 2015
by Nicole Rosky - August 22, 2012
According to the New York Times, Doubleday will soon publish a biography of recently deceased playwright Gore Vidal. Jay Parini, a friend of Vidal's for many years, will write the book, which is planned to be released in 2015....
by Nicole Rosky - August 22, 2012
According to the New York Times, Doubleday will soon publish a biography of recently deceased playwright Gore Vidal. Jay Parini, a friend of Vidal's for many years, will write the book, which is planned to be released in 2015....
WOODY ALLEN: A DOCUMENTARY Now Available on Blu-ray
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2012
Scene group PFa released the HD film WOODY ALLEN A DOCUMENTARY, a biography documentary movie starring Woody Allen, Letty Aronson and Marshall Brickman and directed by Robert B. Weide....
by Caryn Robbins - August 16, 2012
Scene group PFa released the HD film WOODY ALLEN A DOCUMENTARY, a biography documentary movie starring Woody Allen, Letty Aronson and Marshall Brickman and directed by Robert B. Weide....
Tim Roth to Star in David Cronenberg's KNIFEMAN
by Caryn Robbins - June 21, 2012
Deadline.com reports that Tim Roth is set to star in David Cronenberg's upcoming series KNIFEMAN. The series is based on the John Tattersall biography by Wendy Moore....
by Caryn Robbins - June 21, 2012
Deadline.com reports that Tim Roth is set to star in David Cronenberg's upcoming series KNIFEMAN. The series is based on the John Tattersall biography by Wendy Moore....
TV: Simon Callow in BEING SHAKESPEARE at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Jessica Lewis - April 20, 2012
Simon Callow has brought his highly acclaimed show BEING SHAKESPEARE to the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at the Broadway Playhouse for a limited engagement through April 29, 2012. Performances began April, 18 2012. The Chicago engagement follows productions at BAM in New York and Trafalgar Studios 1...
by Jessica Lewis - April 20, 2012
Simon Callow has brought his highly acclaimed show BEING SHAKESPEARE to the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at the Broadway Playhouse for a limited engagement through April 29, 2012. Performances began April, 18 2012. The Chicago engagement follows productions at BAM in New York and Trafalgar Studios 1...
Bio Channel to Remember Davy Jones With Special Programming Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2012
The death of Davy Jones has brought family, friends and fans together to honor the life of the legendary musician and teen heartthrob. BIO Channel takes an intimate look at the life of this beloved star in two hour-long specials on Friday, March 2. 'Biography: The Monkees' premieres at 8PM ET/7PM CT...
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2012
The death of Davy Jones has brought family, friends and fans together to honor the life of the legendary musician and teen heartthrob. BIO Channel takes an intimate look at the life of this beloved star in two hour-long specials on Friday, March 2. 'Biography: The Monkees' premieres at 8PM ET/7PM CT...
Al Hirschfeld Biography to Get 2015 Release
by Nicole Rosky - February 20, 2012
According to the New York Times, Al Hirschfeld, who passed away in 2003, will get his own biography in the near future. Ellen Stern, who wrote about the artist in 1987 for GQ, will write the book, which will be released in 2015. ...
by Nicole Rosky - February 20, 2012
According to the New York Times, Al Hirschfeld, who passed away in 2003, will get his own biography in the near future. Ellen Stern, who wrote about the artist in 1987 for GQ, will write the book, which will be released in 2015. ...
BWW Reviews: Sloan Robinson Tributes Josephine Baker at J.E.T. Studios
by Don Grigware - February 08, 2012
Singer/dancer/showgirl Josephine Baker (born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1906) tintillated audiences worldwide with her banana dance and became the sensation of Paris, France, her permanent home once she renounced her American citizenship in 1937. Her life in the US was hardly an easy one, victimized ...
by Don Grigware - February 08, 2012
Singer/dancer/showgirl Josephine Baker (born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1906) tintillated audiences worldwide with her banana dance and became the sensation of Paris, France, her permanent home once she renounced her American citizenship in 1937. Her life in the US was hardly an easy one, victimized ...
Biography Profiles Scarlett Johansson, Airing Tonight Through 12/30
by Kelsey Denette - December 23, 2011
Tony Award winner Scarlett Johansson will be featured in an upcoming Biography profile, airing tonight at 10pm as well as Saturday at 2 AM, Thursday at 9 PM and Friday at 1 AM....
by Kelsey Denette - December 23, 2011
Tony Award winner Scarlett Johansson will be featured in an upcoming Biography profile, airing tonight at 10pm as well as Saturday at 2 AM, Thursday at 9 PM and Friday at 1 AM....
Aaron Sorkin to Script Upcoming Steve Jobs Biopic for Sony?
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2011
According to Collider.com, writer Aaron Sorkin is being courted by Sony to write the script for an upcoming biopic of computer pioneer Steve Jobs, based on the newly released authorized biography by Walter Isascson....
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2011
According to Collider.com, writer Aaron Sorkin is being courted by Sony to write the script for an upcoming biopic of computer pioneer Steve Jobs, based on the newly released authorized biography by Walter Isascson....
Saurav Dutt Writes Mickey Rourke Biography, 'Stand Alone: The Films of Mickey Rourke'
by Jennie Mamary - October 19, 2011
He may have the image of a silver screen tough-guy; fearless, strong and powerful. However, one acclaimed author has written a biography that presents the real side of Mickey Rourke. ...
by Jennie Mamary - October 19, 2011
He may have the image of a silver screen tough-guy; fearless, strong and powerful. However, one acclaimed author has written a biography that presents the real side of Mickey Rourke. ...
Agnès b. Presents THIS SIDE OF PARADISE 9/25-10/30
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2011
agnès b. is set to present 'This Side of Paradise', an exhibition of photo prints taken from original 16mm film from Jonas Mekas' celebrated film 'This Side of Paradise: Fragments of an Unfinished Biography'....
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2011
agnès b. is set to present 'This Side of Paradise', an exhibition of photo prints taken from original 16mm film from Jonas Mekas' celebrated film 'This Side of Paradise: Fragments of an Unfinished Biography'....
Agnès b. Presents THIS SIDE OF PARADISE 9/25-10/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 23, 2011
agnès b. is set to present 'This Side of Paradise', an exhibition of photo prints taken from original 16mm film from Jonas Mekas' celebrated film 'This Side of Paradise: Fragments of an Unfinished Biography'....
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 23, 2011
agnès b. is set to present 'This Side of Paradise', an exhibition of photo prints taken from original 16mm film from Jonas Mekas' celebrated film 'This Side of Paradise: Fragments of an Unfinished Biography'....
'When Pop Culture Saved Broadway' Featuring Chenoweth, Menzel to Air on Biography 9/11 & 9/12
by Lauren Wolman - September 11, 2011
'When Pop Culture Saved America: A 9/11 Story' will air again on the Biography Channel Sept. 11 at 8 PM ET with an encore broadcast scheduled for Sept. 12 at midnight....
by Lauren Wolman - September 11, 2011
'When Pop Culture Saved America: A 9/11 Story' will air again on the Biography Channel Sept. 11 at 8 PM ET with an encore broadcast scheduled for Sept. 12 at midnight....
BWW Book Reviews: Jeffrey Spivaks Fascinating BUZZ -the life and art of Busby Berkeley
by Chris Gibson - August 19, 2011
Before receiving this detailed biography, Jeffrey Spivak's BUZZ, my knowledge of Busby Berkeley was limited to some articles I'd read in a few fan magazines as well as an old trade paperback from 1973 (The Busby Berkeley Book). Spivak's book not only fills in the gaps, but it brings a lot of previou...
by Chris Gibson - August 19, 2011
Before receiving this detailed biography, Jeffrey Spivak's BUZZ, my knowledge of Busby Berkeley was limited to some articles I'd read in a few fan magazines as well as an old trade paperback from 1973 (The Busby Berkeley Book). Spivak's book not only fills in the gaps, but it brings a lot of previou...
Jeanne Carmen Reveals John F. Kennedy - Marilyn Monroe Secrets In New Book
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 15, 2011
Follow the incredible journey of Jeanne Carmen's wild life in this extraordinary, true life story of an American icon by author Brandon James in his thrilling, tell-all biography, Jeanne Carmen: MY WILD, WILD LIFE as a New York Pin Up Queen, Trick Shot Golfer & Hollywood Actress (published by iUnive...
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 15, 2011
Follow the incredible journey of Jeanne Carmen's wild life in this extraordinary, true life story of an American icon by author Brandon James in his thrilling, tell-all biography, Jeanne Carmen: MY WILD, WILD LIFE as a New York Pin Up Queen, Trick Shot Golfer & Hollywood Actress (published by iUnive...
Museum of Moving Image Hosts Bobby Fischer Against the World Screening
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2011
The acclaimed new documentary Bobby Fischer Against the World, which premiered at Sundance and was shown on HBO, will be screened at Museum of the Moving Image on Wednesday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m., followed by a discussion with two luminaries from the chess world: Frank Brady, author of the outstandin...
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2011
The acclaimed new documentary Bobby Fischer Against the World, which premiered at Sundance and was shown on HBO, will be screened at Museum of the Moving Image on Wednesday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m., followed by a discussion with two luminaries from the chess world: Frank Brady, author of the outstandin...
BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Returns to History Theatre, Closes 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2011
St. Paul's History Theatre will bid goodbye to BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, when it closes on May 29th, 2011....
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2011
St. Paul's History Theatre will bid goodbye to BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, when it closes on May 29th, 2011....
Cogito Media Group to Release Charlie Sheen Biography
by Nicole Rosky - May 02, 2011
Cogito Media Group (OTCBB: KRMC.OB) is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of its new book, Apocalypse Charlie: The Charlie Sheen Biography. Brandon Hurst, author of such biographies as Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie, and Daniel Craig, lays open the actor's life, path, drugs and alcohol pr...
by Nicole Rosky - May 02, 2011
Cogito Media Group (OTCBB: KRMC.OB) is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of its new book, Apocalypse Charlie: The Charlie Sheen Biography. Brandon Hurst, author of such biographies as Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie, and Daniel Craig, lays open the actor's life, path, drugs and alcohol pr...
BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Returns to History Theatre, 4/30-5/29
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2011
St. Paul's History Theatre welcomes back BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, April 30th-May 29th, with an extra weekend added due to popular demand!...
by BWW News Desk - April 30, 2011
St. Paul's History Theatre welcomes back BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, April 30th-May 29th, with an extra weekend added due to popular demand!...
BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Returns to History Theatre, 4/30-5/29
by Meghan Schuler - April 29, 2011
St. Paul's History Theatre welcomes back BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, April 30th-May 29th, with an extra weekend added due to popular demand!...
by Meghan Schuler - April 29, 2011
St. Paul's History Theatre welcomes back BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY, April 30th-May 29th, with an extra weekend added due to popular demand!...
CHECKERBOARD Preview: April 25-29 on CNBC
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2011
The following programming is set for CNBC's 'Checkerboad' for April 25- 29...
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2011
The following programming is set for CNBC's 'Checkerboad' for April 25- 29...
CHECKERBOARD Preview: April 25-29 on CNBC
by Nicole Rosky - April 05, 2011
The following programming is set for CNBC's 'Checkerboad' for April 25- 29...
by Nicole Rosky - April 05, 2011
The following programming is set for CNBC's 'Checkerboad' for April 25- 29...
I KNOW WHERE I'M GOING Now Available in Paperback
by Kassie Rivera - March 25, 2011
Drawing on a series of recordings made over many years, acclaimed biographer Charlotte Chandler's I Know Where I'm Going, the most intimate and personal biography ever published of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn, is now available in paperback from Applause Theatre & Cinema Books....
by Kassie Rivera - March 25, 2011
Drawing on a series of recordings made over many years, acclaimed biographer Charlotte Chandler's I Know Where I'm Going, the most intimate and personal biography ever published of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn, is now available in paperback from Applause Theatre & Cinema Books....
Winner Announced For Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 23, 2011
This years winner of the Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography is: My Life in Pieces by Simon Callow....
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 23, 2011
This years winner of the Sheridan Morley Prize for Theatre Biography is: My Life in Pieces by Simon Callow....
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