Biography

- Season 11

(1999)

A look at the life and work of film director, Roman Polanski, whose own life is marked by tragedy and scandal as well as success.

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This is a compelling look at one of the most notorious rulers in history whose name is synonymous with perversion, depravity and madness.

The young actress from England won an Academy Award at the age of 14 for her role in Pollyanna. But it was her real-life role that brought her the most publicity. Her fans, who adored the ingénue she played on-screen, were outraged when she fell in love and married a man who was decades older. Archival film clips chronicle her movie roles, and her marriage to director Roy Boulting. Interviews with family, friends, and colleagues reveal the private side of the actress with the Polyanne smile.

Born into a famous family of talented, but troubled actors, Drew Barrymore overcomes turmoil to become a Hollywood superstar.

Documentary about the life and career of Fred Gwynne.

A look at actress Elizabeth Montgomery, best known for her starring role as Samantha on "Bewitched".

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Documentary, released by the World Wrestling Federation, about the late wrestling superstar Andre the Giant, portraying his childhood in a small French village, his rise to fame as a professional wrestler, and his slow physical decline and eventual death in 1993. With commentaries by Vince McMahon, Classy Freddie Blassie, Killer Kowalski and Gorilla Monsoon, as well as Andre's brother and friends.

A&E Biography about life and times of the beautiful actress of the 40's and feature interview of her ex-husband, her second daughter and her co-star.

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Linda Darnell had the looks and talent to be a great Hollywood leading lady, but never quite delivered on her potential. This is the story of her rather sad life and tragically early death.

Get behind the mask of Mankind - all about Mick Foley, from his beginnings to his success in the WWF.

Chronicles the fairy-tale romance of Jordan's late King Hussein and all-American girl Lisa Halaby.

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A look at Peter O'Toole - Acting Out Loud.

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Profile of the American writer John Steinbeck, author of "The Grapes of Wrath," "Of Mice and Men," "East of Eden" and "Cannery Row."

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Actor Walter Matthau was barely three when his father deserted the family. Poverty and New York street smarts produced a self-deprecating humor that never left. He began studying acting and by 1951 he earned a New York Drama Critics Award. Television dramas followed and then came Hollywood where his fame grew to new heights creating millions of fans and admirers in the entertainment industry.

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In-depth look at the acclaimed actor in such films as "Pulp Fiction," "Do The Right Thing," and "Star wars."

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A biography of successful motivational speaker Anthony "Tony" Robbins.

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Despite being one of the biggest stars in Hollywood and heartthrob to many women, Rock Hudson had to keep his personal life a secret.

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Profile of three generations of the family that built an international business giant, and became well-known philanthropists, giving generously to their city and country.

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Ron Howard rises from a child star to a successful film director.

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Bodybuilder Charles Atlas makes a fortune selling his exercise methods and secrets to a healthy body, most famously in ads featured in comic books.

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The story of Swedish beauty Ingrid Bergman. Featured her success on both sides of the Atlantic, her scandalous love life, and how she found redemption.

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Jimmy Doolittle - The man whose fearless experiments with blind-flying helped bring about the commerical avaiation era.

Documentary based on Owen Hart and his life outside of the ring, containing footage of his family after his sudden and tragic death.

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A biography of Anna Leonowens, the English schoolteacher who was hired to educate the children of the King of Thailand (then called Siam), and upon whose life the play and film "Anna and the King of Siam" were based.

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