Here is a look at some of the celebrities on Biography on A & E TV and the Biography Channel for the next two weeks:
Inside NASCAR
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Here is a two-hour look at what has become the fastest growing sport.
Ann Landers
Better know as the rival to her sister of the world know column “Dear Abby”
Barbara Eden
Star of the classic TV show “I Dream of Jeannie” and movies.
Bridgette Bardot
French sex symbol and actress, and animal rights activist.
Don Knotts
From his big break on The Steve Allen Show through his classic roles as Barney Fife on the The Andy Griffith Show then onto Three’s Company. Interviews with
Dustin Hoffman
From his rise in the hits The Graduate and Midnight Cowboy to his classic role in Rainman. Take a look at his early years, and current life including his charity work.
Florence Henderson
Singer and actress better known as super-mom Carol Brady in “The Brady Bunch”
Jeff Foxworthy
The southern comic who brought the funny side of being a red-neck to main stream comedy.
Johnny Depp
Everyones multifaceted star from his early beginnings in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” to “Pirates of the Caribbean” and his world famous romances with Winona Ryder, Kate Moss and his wife Vanessa Paradis.
Lesra Martin
Follow the journey of a remarkable man who made a new start with the help of strangers. He helped wrongly convicted Ruben “Hurricane” Carter, an American boxer get released from prison, then went on to become a layer and a motivational speaker.
Marvin Gaye
Soul music legend from his humble beginnings to world famous writer and producer of soul music. Best known for his song. “What’s Going On”. Who’s life ended at the hands of his own father.
Richard Simmons
The overweight child who grow up to be the fitness guru for weight-loss.
Shirley Muldowney
The first woman to break down the barriers of drag racing, winning 18 National Championships.
Sylvester Stallone
The star of the boxing movies Rocky and many action movies.
Toby Keith
Country singer, who rose from the oil industry and semi-pro football to his to number ones songs and super patriotic songs and supporting our military.
Tom Hanks
From his childhood, through Shakespearean actor to stardom. With Steven Spielberg, Penny Marshall and Roger Ebert.
Tyrone Power
One of Hollywood’s most successful leading men, the third in his family dynasty of actors.
Will Smith
Grammy-winning artist turned TV actor to the big screen with hits such as Independence Day. A look at his friends and family including his wife Jada Pinket Smith.
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