Documentaries/Biographies I've Watched Since the '90s
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1.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Brat Pack
(2007)
TV-14 | 47 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The lives of Hollywood 'Brat Pack', the teen stars of the 1980s, including Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez and Andrew McCarthy.
Stars: Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Andrew McCarthy
Votes: 104
2. Brando (2007 TV Movie)
165 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and legacy of Marlon Brando and how he changed acting.
Directors: Mimi Freedman, Leslie Greif | Stars: Marlon Brando, Edward R. Murrow, Janet Aemisegger, Betty Gossell
Votes: 734
3.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Child Stars II: Growing Up Hollywood
(2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Child Stars Share And Talk.
Stars: Drew Barrymore, Jaid Barrymore, Mayim Bialik, Linda Blair
Votes: 151
4.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Paul Newman: Hollywood's Cool Hand
(2005)
TV-14 | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Star: Paul Newman
Votes: 132
5.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Catwoman: Her Many Lives
(2004)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Frank Gorshin, Dave Hoffman, Heather Joseph-Witham, Michael Keaton
Votes: 101
6.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Jack Nicholson: The Joker Is Wild
(2004)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and times of famous Jack Nicholson include his 30-years relationship with Anjelica Houston and find out his sister is his real mother.
Stars: Jack Nicholson, Patrick McGilligan, Martin Landau, Sally Kellerman
Votes: 117
7.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Johnny Depp: Under His Skin
(2004)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Actor Johnny Depp rebels against his early image as a Hollywood hunk.
Stars: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Faye Dunaway
Votes: 166
8.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Natalie Wood: Child of Hollywood
(2003)
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A profile of actress Natale Wood, who died in a boating accident.
Stars: Natalie Wood, Suzanne Finstad, Lana Wood, Maureen O'Hara
Votes: 126
9.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Elizabeth Taylor: Facets
(2003)
TV-14 | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Discover the real woman behind the cinematic legend with this intimate look at the turbulent personal life of silverscreen queen Elizabeth Taylor. Includes interviews with peers Natalie Wood, Roddy McDowall and others.
Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Shirley MacLaine, Margaret O'Brien, Martin Landau
Votes: 164
10.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
The Barrymores
(2002)
TV-14 | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life of Hollywood most famous family, The Barrymore. Became Hollywood famous and award-winning family, from famous member; John Barrymore, Ethel Barrymore and Drew Barrymore.
Stars: Gary Sinise, Lauren Bacall, Elaine Barrie, Diana Barrymore
Votes: 135
11.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Robert Redford: Hollywood Outlaw
(2000)
TV-14 | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Robert Redford has dazzled movie audiences for nearly 40 years-yet his love of privacy and low-key demeanor have made him an uncommonly mysterious figure.
Stars: Harry Smith, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, James Spada
Votes: 195
12.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Hayley Mills: Seeing Double
(1999)
TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, History
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 ... See full summary »
Director: Steven C. Smith | Stars: Hayley Mills, Maxwell Caulfield, Leonard Maltin, John Mills
Votes: 115
13.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Gene Tierney: A Shattered Portrait
(1999)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Biography, History
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.
Director: Steven C. Smith | Stars: Jeanine Basinger, Pat Byrne, Christina Cassini, Oleg Cassini
Votes: 213
14.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Doris Day: It's Magic
(1998)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Doris Day starts as a singer with Les Brown's Band of Renown, then moves on to movies.
Stars: Les Brown, James Garner, Ted Nash, A.E. Hotchner
Votes: 126
15.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Judy Garland: Beyond the Rainbow
(1997)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life of the most talented singer/actress Judy Garland who been performing since the age of three with her two sister and hit stardom on films, but led tragedy on her life.
Director: Peter Jones | Stars: Judy Garland, Peter Graves, Jack Perkins, Shana Alexander
Votes: 192
16.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Shirley Temple: Hollywood's Little Princess
(1997)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life of Shirley Temple, the iconic child star of the 1930s.
Directors: Jeff Scheftel, Andrew Thomas
Votes: 92
17.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Marilyn Monroe: The Mortal Goddess
(1996)
TV-14 | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, History
An account of the life and career of Marilyn Monroe, one of Hollywood's most famous and glamorous movie stars. Her sad and difficult childhood is recounted, including her mother's breakdown... See full summary »
Directors: Kevin Burns, Jeff Scheftel | Stars: James Bacon, George Cukor, Theodore Curphey, Joe DiMaggio
Votes: 189
18. Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 88 min | Documentary, Biography
Combining unprecedented access to Davis' vast personal archives with original interviews, this documentary reveals a startling portrait of one of Hollywood's most gifted and enigmatic stars.
Directors: Peter Jones, Mark A. Catalena | Stars: Bette Davis, Susan Sarandon, Ruthie Davis, Barbara 'Bobby' Davis
Votes: 690
19. Rita (2003 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 59 min | Documentary, Biography
Biography of 1940's sex goddess Rita Hayworth. Born Margarita Cansino, she studied dancing from the age of 5 and was soon part of the family's night club act. By age 18 she was married and ... See full summary »
Director: Elaina Archer | Stars: Kim Basinger, Robert Board, Eduardo Cansino, Elisa Cansino
Votes: 227
20. Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind (2020 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 100 min | Documentary, Biography
Exploring Natalie Wood's life and career through the unique perspective of her daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, and others who knew her best.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Natalie Wood, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Julie Salamon, Robert Redford
Votes: 1,663
21. Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home to (1990 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary
Kathleen Turner hosts a retrospective look at the life and career of actress Myrna Loy through photographs and many clips of her roles, from early bit parts in silent films to her final appearance in a made-for-TV movie.
Director: Richard Schickel | Stars: Kathleen Turner, Warner Baxter, Dolores Costello, Melvyn Douglas
Votes: 236
22. Listen to Me Marlon (2015)
Unrated | 103 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary that utilizes hundreds of hours of audio that Marlon Brando recorded over the course of his life to tell the screen legend's story.
Director: Stevan Riley | Stars: Marlon Brando, Stella Adler, Bernardo Bertolucci, Michael Borne
Votes: 7,922 | Gross: $0.43M
23. The John Garfield Story (2003 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, Biography
This documentary, aired on the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) cable network, looks at the life and career of John Garfield, whose career was cut short when he died at age 39. His difficult ... See full summary »
Director: David Heeley | Stars: Julie Garfield, Ellen Adler, Joseph Bernard, Phoebe Brand
Votes: 231
24. Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
A biography of pioneering black American singer/actress Dorothy Dandridge, featuring clips from her films and interviews with friends and co-workers.
Director: Ruth Adkins Robinson | Stars: Dorothy Dandridge, Obba Babatundé, Joe Adams, Desi Arnaz
Votes: 45
25. The Divine Garbo (1990 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, Biography
Glenn Close hosts this documentary featuring film clips, still photographs and rare behind-the-scenes footage that reveal how the mysterious legend Greta Garbo's film career reflected her life.
Director: Susan F. Walker | Stars: Glenn Close, Greta Garbo, John Gilbert, Aristotle Onassis
Votes: 69
26.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Roddy McDowall: Hollywood's Best Friend
(1998)
TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This documentary from the award-winning series "A&E Biography" shows us the life of actor and photographer Roddy McDowall. The focus lies on his early days as a child star. It was produced before McDowall's death.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Charlton Heston, Kim Hunter, Frances Klamt
Votes: 123
27.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Jayne Mansfield: Blonde Ambition
(2004)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Jayne Mansfield's early death in a road accident cemented her image as a dumb blonde despite her IQ of 161 and burgeoning talent as a comic actress.
Stars: Army Archerd, Mickey Hargitay, Hugh Hefner, Jayne Mansfield
Votes: 135
28.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Boris Karloff: The Gentle Monster
(1995)
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Boris Karloff is known for his horror work "Frankenstein", but real-life as a friendly actor.
Director: Kevin Burns | Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman, Peter Bogdanovich, Carol Burnett, Lon Chaney Jr.
Votes: 139
29. Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man (1988 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography
A retrospective of the life and career of actor Cary Grant, including clips from his films and interviews with his friends and co-workers.
Directors: Gene Feldman, Suzette Winter | Stars: Rupert Allan, Ralph Bellamy, Ingrid Bergman, Richard Brooks
Votes: 159
30. Becoming Cary Grant (2017)
TV-PG | 85 min | Documentary, Biography
For the first time one of Hollywood's greatest stars tells his own story, in his own words. From a childhood of poverty to global fame, Cary Grant, the ultimate self-made star, explores his own screen image and what it took to create it.
Director: Mark Kidel | Stars: Mark Kidel, Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, Judy Balaban
Votes: 1,123
31. Baby Peggy, the Elephant in the Room (2012 Video)
58 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary about an extraordinary lady, Diana Serra Cary. In the early 1920's she was one of Hollywood's first major child stars, Baby Peggy.
Director: Vera Iwerebor | Stars: Baby Peggy, Hobart Bosworth, Jack Earle, Jack Montgomery
Votes: 190
32.
E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
Episode:
Bette Davis
(2000)
Documentary
Stars: A.J. Benza, Jack Allen, Jay Bernstein, Linda Christian
Votes: 27
33.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Ava Gardner
(2000)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Director: Angela Shelley | Stars: Laurent Lederer, Janet Leigh, Stefanie Powers, Mickey Rooney
34.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Bette Davis
(1996)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Director: Suzie Galler | Stars: Bette Davis, Susan Granger, Lauren Hutton, Michael Merrill
Votes: 222
35.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Katharine Hepburn
(1995)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Director: Andrea Blaugrund Nevins | Stars: Betty Buckley, Katharine Hepburn, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 78
36.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Lauren Bacall
(1999)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Director: Lee Grant | Stars: Lauren Bacall, Roddy McDowall, Phyllis Newman, Gregory Peck
Votes: 60
37.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Marilyn Monroe
(1996)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Tom Yaroschuk | Stars: Kevyn Aucoin, Gladys Baker, Louis Calhern, Cyd Charisse
Votes: 98
38.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Natalie Wood
(1996)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Stars: Katie Wagner, Robert Wagner, Lana Wood, Mart Crowley
Votes: 76
39.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Grace Kelly
(1995)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Star: Emma Samms
40.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
Jack Nicholson
(2005)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography
A former B-movie actor became the most Oscar nominated actor in history.
Stars: Jack Nicholson, Nancy Meyers, Martin Landau, John Herman Shaner
Votes: 47
41.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
Diana Ross
(2003)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary style program profiled the life and career of legendary actress and singer, Diana Ross.
Stars: Nick Ashford, Wren T. Brown, Michelle Ballard Chapman, Suzanne De Passe
Votes: 15
42.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
Sammy Davis Jr.
(2001)
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography
The documentary covered the life, times and death of the legendary entertainer, Sammy Davis Jr.
Stars: Jay Bernstein, May Britt, Diahann Carroll, Sammy Davis Jr.
Votes: 16
43.
E! True Hollywood Story (1996– )
Episode:
Linda Blair
(1999)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Even though Linda Blair hit stardom with her role in "The Exorcist", the actress experienced difficulties in her personal life.
Director: Sergio Myers | Stars: Linda Blair, William Peter Blatty, Rick Springfield, Phil Crowley
Votes: 103
44. Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds (2016 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 95 min | Documentary
An intimate portrait of actress Debbie Reynolds and her relationship with her beloved children, Carrie and Todd.
Directors: Alexis Bloom, Fisher Stevens | Stars: Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, Todd Fisher, Catherine Hickland
Votes: 3,587
45.
E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
Episode:
Gypsy Rose Lee
(1999)
Documentary
Stars: A.J. Benza, Gypsy Rose Lee, David Barrett, Bob Thomas
Votes: 9
46.
E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
Episode:
Buddy Holly
(1998)
Documentary
End-of-an-era story of America's favourite son dying tragically young in an air-crash in the snow - but could there have been a smoking gun?
Stars: A.J. Benza, Jerry Allison, Gary Busey, Peggy Sue Gerron
Votes: 8
47.
E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
Episode:
Clara Bow
(1998)
Documentary
Stars: A.J. Benza, Clara Bow, David Stenn, Paul Backer
Votes: 13
48. Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me (2017)
100 min | Documentary, Biography
A star-studded roster of interviewees (including Jerry Lewis, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal) pay tribute to the legendary, multi-talented song-and-dance man.
Director: Sam Pollard | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Humphrey Bogart, Burt Boyar
Votes: 258
49. Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (2018)
TV-MA | 116 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
An intimate look into the life and work of the revered master comedian and actor, Robin Williams.
Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: Robin Williams, Mark Rasmussen, Stan Wilson, John Houseman
Votes: 9,171
50. Love to Love You, Donna Summer (2023)
TV-MA | 107 min | Documentary, Music
Follows the life of iconic singer Donna Summer.
Directors: Brooklyn Sudano, Roger Ross Williams | Stars: Barbra Streisand, Michael McKean, Elton John, Johnny Carson
Votes: 1,188
51. Child Stars: Their Story (2000 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary
How young celebrities deal with fame, pressure, and wealth, including interview with Fred Savage, Patty Duke, Jerry Mathers, Danny Bonaduce and Todd Brides.
Directors: Tony Dow, Melissa Gilbert | Stars: Hayley Mills, Baby Peggy, Jeannie Russell, Angela Cartwright
Votes: 68
52.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Carol Burnett
(1997)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Director: Richard Brown | Stars: Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Carrie Hamilton, Erin Hamilton
Votes: 22
53.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Anjelica Huston
(1998)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Stars: Anjelica Huston, Lauren Bacall, Danny Huston, Laurent Lederer
Votes: 83
54.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Patty Duke
(2001)
PG | Documentary, Biography
Actress Patty Duke's career spans 40 years and includes an Academy Award-winning performance as Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker".
Stars: Patty Duke, Mackenzie Astin, Ray Duke, Melissa Gilbert
Votes: 80
55.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Patty Duke
(2003)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
This episode of the popular TV series Biography documents the life of show-business legend Patty Duke, before and after her diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Among those commenting are her ... See full summary »
Director: Selina Lin | Stars: Mackenzie Astin, Sean Astin, Barry Bostwick, Patty Duke
Votes: 107
56.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Annette Funicello
(1996)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Sharon Baird, Bobby Burgess
Votes: 101
57.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Halle Berry
(1998)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Stars: Halle Berry, Kurt Russell, Martin Landau
Votes: 113
58.
Breaking the Band (2018– )
Episode:
The Beatles
(2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary
The rise and fall of the Beatles.
Stars: James Baxter-Derrington, Rina Takasaki
Votes: 13
59.
Breaking the Band (2018– )
Episode:
Sonny & Cher
(2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary
In 1974, Cher filed for divorce from her husband, Sonny, it was a scandalous end for the duo, who had charmed America with their kooky relationship and heartfelt songs;
Director: Russell Eatough | Stars: Allan Blye, Sonny Bono, Cher, Gary Chowen
Votes: 15
60.
Breaking the Band (2018– )
Episode:
The Supremes
(2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary
An in-depth look at The Supremes.
Director: Steve Webb | Stars: Joseph Ogeleka, Rosemary Annabella, Morgan Archer, Peter Benjaminson
Votes: 13
61.
Unsung (2008– )
Episode:
Florence Ballard
(2009)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Alan Abrams, Maxine Ballard, Peter Benjaminson, Janie Bradford
Votes: 17
62.
Unsung (2008– )
Episode:
Marvelettes
(2012)
TV-PG | Documentary, Biography, Music
Stars: Katherine Anderson-Schaffner, Robert Bateman, Jon 'Bowzer' Bauman, Joe Billingslea
Votes: 10
63.
The Price of Fame (2018– )
Episode:
Robert Downey Jr
(2019)
TV-14 | 44 min | Biography
Robert Downey Jr.'s career has been one of the most volatile in recent memory.
Director: Doron / Drew Feldman | Stars: Tyrone Betters, Jason Bremer, John Lawton Brown, James Burleson
Votes: 9
64.
The Price of Fame (2018– )
Episode:
Johnny Depp
(2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Biography
Known for his portrayal of eccentric characters in films such as "Ed Wood," "Sleepy Hollow," "Pirates of the Caribbean," and "Edward Scissorhands," Johnny Depp's success has also been met with harsh criticism.
Director: Brad Osborne | Stars: Daniel Ross Owens, Sophia Koolwick, Kim Foster, John Anthony
Votes: 19
65.
The Price of Fame (2018– )
Episode:
Carrie Fisher
(2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Biography
Known around the world as Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" franchise, Carrie Fisher was an actress and award-winning writer; Carrie was introduced to drugs at a young age, which marked the beginning of her struggle with addiction.
Stars: Shannon McGrann, Tori Beaudoin, Bobby Haworth, Adam Randall
Votes: 15
66.
The Price of Fame (2018– )
Episode:
Robin Williams
(2018)
TV-PG | 44 min | Biography
Often considered "the most unique mind on earth," the life of Robin Williams as a brilliant actor and comedian was unfortunately overshadowed by his own personal demons. Williams found ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Dietrich | Stars: Nathan Tubbs, David Born, Jack Michael Doke, Nina Leon
Votes: 23
67.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Vanessa Williams
(1996)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Stars: Vanessa Williams, Milton Williams, Helen Williams, Chris Williams
68.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Queen Latifah
(1996)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography
Stars: Fab 5 Freddy, Jasmine Guy, Andre Harrell, Rita Owens
Votes: 14
69.
The Price of Fame (2018– )
Episode:
Eddie Murphy
(2019)
Biography
Director: William Kaufman | Stars: Melvin Jackson Jr., Monica Peña, John Anderson, Cody Bagshaw
Votes: 7
70.
Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
Episode:
Barbara Eden
(2002)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Stars: Barbara Eden, Merry Anders, Tom Bosley, Patricia Carr
Votes: 198
71.
E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998– )
Episode:
Charlie Chaplin
(1998)
Documentary
Stars: A.J. Benza, Charles Chaplin, Bonnie McCourt, Anthony Slide
Votes: 9
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