IMDb: Most Popular Biography TV Series/Mini-Series With At Least 2,000 Votes

26 titles.

Sort by: Popularity▲ \| A-Z \| User Rating \| Num Votes \| US Box Office \| Runtime \| Year \| US Release Date
1.		American Crime Story (2016 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminals. With: Sterling K. Brown, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson Biography \| Crime \| Drama 42 mins.
2.		Narcos (2015 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X A chronicled look at the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. With: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal Biography \| Crime \| Drama 49 mins.
3.		Spartacus: War of the Damned (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Watch the story of history's greatest gladiator unfold with graphic violence and the passions of the women that love them. This is Spartacus. With: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 55 mins.
4.		Jesus of Nazareth (1977 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Ressurection, JESUS OF NAZARETH brings to life all the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels. With: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier Biography \| Drama \| History 382 mins.
5.		Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed... With: John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance 55 mins.
6.		Tut (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A miniseries concentrating on the youngest Pharaoh to rule Ancient Egypt. With: Ben Kingsley, Avan Jogia, Sibylla Deen Biography \| Drama \| History
7.		30 for 30 (2009 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X ESPN Films' 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring today's finest storytellers from inside and outside of the sports world... Dir: Reggie Rock Bythewood, Bill Couturié With: Jalen Rose, Michael Eric Dyson, Roy Williams Documentary \| Biography \| Sport
8.		John Adams (2008 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years. With: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, John Dossett Biography \| Drama \| History 501 mins.
9.		Bonnie & Clyde (2013 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X Based on the true story of Clyde Barrow, a charismatic convicted armed robber who sweeps Bonnie Parker... With: Emile Hirsch, Holliday Grainger, Sarah Hyland Biography \| Crime \| Drama 240 mins.
10.		Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A unique slant, profiling the life of Adolf Hitler as a child and his rise through the ranks of the National German Workers' Party prior to World War II. Dir: Christian Duguay With: Robert Carlyle, Stockard Channing, Jena Malone Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 130 mins.
11.		Attila (2001 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X A romanced story of Attila the Hun, from when he lost his parents in childhood until his death. Attila is disclosed as a great leader... Dir: Dick Lowry With: Gerard Butler, Powers Boothe, Simmone Mackinnon Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 177 mins.
12.		Houdini (2014 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Follow the man behind the magic as he finds fame, engages in espionage, battles spiritualists and encounters the greatest names of the era, from U.S. presidents to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Grigori Rasputin. With: Adrien Brody, Kristen Connolly, Evan Jones Biography \| Drama
13.		Sybil (1976 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X A young woman whose childhood was so harrowing to her that she developed at least 13 different personalities. With: Joanne Woodward, Sally Field, Brad Davis Biography \| Drama 198 mins.
14.		The Diary of Anne Frank (2009 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X Based on the diary of a teenage girl in hiding in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. With: Kate Ashfield, Geoff Breton, Ron Cook Biography \| Drama \| War 150 mins.
15.		Magnificent Century (2011 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X From 1520, follows Suleiman the Magnificent and his relatives from his great conquests to the "Battle of Szigeth". With: Selen Ozturk, Ezgi Eyüboglu, Meryem Uzerli Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 90 mins.
16.		Carlos (2010 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X The story of Venezuelan revolutionary Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the 1975 OPEC meeting. With: Edgar Ramirez, Alexander Scheer, Fadi Abi Samra Biography \| Crime \| Drama \| Thriller 334 mins.
17.		Fleming (2014 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Look at the 007 creator, Ian Fleming, and his early life set against the permissive society of war-torn WWII London. With: Dominic Cooper, Lara Pulver, Samuel West Biography \| Drama 44 mins.
18.		Cleopatra (1999 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6/10 X Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian Queen born in 69 B.C., is shown to have been brought by Roman ruler Julius Caesar at age 18... Dir: Franc Roddam With: Billy Zane, Timothy Dalton, Rupert Graves Biography \| Drama 177 mins.
19.		Elizabeth I (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Miniseries about the the public and private lives of the later years of Queen Elizabeth I. With: Helen Mirren, Hugh Dancy, Toby Jones Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance 223 mins.
20.		Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X When the war began, she was only a little girl. When it ended, she was the voice of a generation... A compassionate and sensitive televisual portrait of the Holocaust's greatest diarist. With: Ben Kingsley, Hannah Taylor Gordon, Tatjana Blacher Biography \| Drama \| War 120 mins.
21.		The Men Who Built America (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Miniseries shines a spotlight on the influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States... With: Campbell Scott, H.W. Brands, Mark Cuban Documentary \| Biography \| History 295 mins.
22.		House of Saddam (2008 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X A mini-series that explores the inner workings of Saddam Hussein's family and his relationship with his closest advisers. With: Igal Naor, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Makram Khoury Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 232 mins.
23.		Joan of Arc (1999 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X Joan of Arc is born in 1412 in the village of Domrémy in the war zone of Northern France. During her youth she often witnesses the horrors of war... Dir: Christian Duguay With: Leelee Sobieski, Chad Willett, Jacqueline Bisset Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 180 mins.
24.		Corleone (2007 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Based on the life of Salvatore Riina ('Totò u Curtu'), a mafioso boss from Corleone, Sicily. Dir: Enzo Monteleone, Alexis Cahill With: Claudio Gioè, Daniele Liotti, Salvatore Lazzaro Biography \| Crime \| Drama 100 mins.
25.		Casanova (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X After a life spent seeking pleasure and decadence, Casanova seeks his one true love, Henriette. With: Rose Byrne, David Tennant, Peter O'Toole Biography \| Comedy \| Drama \| History \| Romance 174 mins.
26.		Napoléon (2002 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X The year is 1816, and NAPOLEON, held prisoner by the British on the island of St. Helena, is telling the young English girl BETSY his life story... With: Christian Clavier, Isabella Rossellini, Gérard Depardieu Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 380 mins.

26 titles.

Sort by: Popularity▲ \| A-Z \| User Rating \| Num Votes \| US Box Office \| Runtime \| Year \| US Release Date
1.		American Crime Story (2016 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminals. With: Sterling K. Brown, Kenneth Choi, Christian Clemenson Biography \| Crime \| Drama 42 mins.
2.		Narcos (2015 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9.0/10 X A chronicled look at the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. With: Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook, Pedro Pascal Biography \| Crime \| Drama 49 mins.
3.		Spartacus: War of the Damned (2010 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Watch the story of history's greatest gladiator unfold with graphic violence and the passions of the women that love them. This is Spartacus. With: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 55 mins.
4.		Jesus of Nazareth (1977 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Ressurection, JESUS OF NAZARETH brings to life all the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels. With: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier Biography \| Drama \| History 382 mins.
5.		Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Before Spartacus struck down his first opponent in the arena, there were many gladiators who passed... With: John Hannah, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance 55 mins.
6.		Tut (2015 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A miniseries concentrating on the youngest Pharaoh to rule Ancient Egypt. With: Ben Kingsley, Avan Jogia, Sibylla Deen Biography \| Drama \| History
7.		30 for 30 (2009 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X ESPN Films' 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring today's finest storytellers from inside and outside of the sports world... Dir: Reggie Rock Bythewood, Bill Couturié With: Jalen Rose, Michael Eric Dyson, Roy Williams Documentary \| Biography \| Sport
8.		John Adams (2008 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years. With: Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney, John Dossett Biography \| Drama \| History 501 mins.
9.		Bonnie & Clyde (2013 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X Based on the true story of Clyde Barrow, a charismatic convicted armed robber who sweeps Bonnie Parker... With: Emile Hirsch, Holliday Grainger, Sarah Hyland Biography \| Crime \| Drama 240 mins.
10.		Hitler: The Rise of Evil (2003 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A unique slant, profiling the life of Adolf Hitler as a child and his rise through the ranks of the National German Workers' Party prior to World War II. Dir: Christian Duguay With: Robert Carlyle, Stockard Channing, Jena Malone Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 130 mins.
11.		Attila (2001 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X A romanced story of Attila the Hun, from when he lost his parents in childhood until his death. Attila is disclosed as a great leader... Dir: Dick Lowry With: Gerard Butler, Powers Boothe, Simmone Mackinnon Action \| Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 177 mins.
12.		Houdini (2014 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Follow the man behind the magic as he finds fame, engages in espionage, battles spiritualists and encounters the greatest names of the era, from U.S. presidents to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Grigori Rasputin. With: Adrien Brody, Kristen Connolly, Evan Jones Biography \| Drama
13.		Sybil (1976 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X A young woman whose childhood was so harrowing to her that she developed at least 13 different personalities. With: Joanne Woodward, Sally Field, Brad Davis Biography \| Drama 198 mins.
14.		The Diary of Anne Frank (2009 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X Based on the diary of a teenage girl in hiding in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. With: Kate Ashfield, Geoff Breton, Ron Cook Biography \| Drama \| War 150 mins.
15.		Magnificent Century (2011 TV Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.5/10 X From 1520, follows Suleiman the Magnificent and his relatives from his great conquests to the "Battle of Szigeth". With: Selen Ozturk, Ezgi Eyüboglu, Meryem Uzerli Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 90 mins.
16.		Carlos (2010 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X The story of Venezuelan revolutionary Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the 1975 OPEC meeting. With: Edgar Ramirez, Alexander Scheer, Fadi Abi Samra Biography \| Crime \| Drama \| Thriller 334 mins.
17.		Fleming (2014 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Look at the 007 creator, Ian Fleming, and his early life set against the permissive society of war-torn WWII London. With: Dominic Cooper, Lara Pulver, Samuel West Biography \| Drama 44 mins.
18.		Cleopatra (1999 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6/10 X Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian Queen born in 69 B.C., is shown to have been brought by Roman ruler Julius Caesar at age 18... Dir: Franc Roddam With: Billy Zane, Timothy Dalton, Rupert Graves Biography \| Drama 177 mins.
19.		Elizabeth I (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X Miniseries about the the public and private lives of the later years of Queen Elizabeth I. With: Helen Mirren, Hugh Dancy, Toby Jones Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance 223 mins.
20.		Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X When the war began, she was only a little girl. When it ended, she was the voice of a generation... A compassionate and sensitive televisual portrait of the Holocaust's greatest diarist. With: Ben Kingsley, Hannah Taylor Gordon, Tatjana Blacher Biography \| Drama \| War 120 mins.
21.		The Men Who Built America (2012 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Miniseries shines a spotlight on the influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States... With: Campbell Scott, H.W. Brands, Mark Cuban Documentary \| Biography \| History 295 mins.
22.		House of Saddam (2008 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X A mini-series that explores the inner workings of Saddam Hussein's family and his relationship with his closest advisers. With: Igal Naor, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Makram Khoury Biography \| Drama \| History \| War 232 mins.
23.		Joan of Arc (1999 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X Joan of Arc is born in 1412 in the village of Domrémy in the war zone of Northern France. During her youth she often witnesses the horrors of war... Dir: Christian Duguay With: Leelee Sobieski, Chad Willett, Jacqueline Bisset Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History 180 mins.
24.		Corleone (2007 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.6/10 X Based on the life of Salvatore Riina ('Totò u Curtu'), a mafioso boss from Corleone, Sicily. Dir: Enzo Monteleone, Alexis Cahill With: Claudio Gioè, Daniele Liotti, Salvatore Lazzaro Biography \| Crime \| Drama 100 mins.
25.		Casanova (2005 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.1/10 X After a life spent seeking pleasure and decadence, Casanova seeks his one true love, Henriette. With: Rose Byrne, David Tennant, Peter O'Toole Biography \| Comedy \| Drama \| History \| Romance 174 mins.
26.		Napoléon (2002 Mini-Series) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X The year is 1816, and NAPOLEON, held prisoner by the British on the island of St. Helena, is telling the young English girl BETSY his life story... With: Christian Clavier, Isabella Rossellini, Gérard Depardieu Adventure \| Biography \| Drama \| History \| Romance \| War 380 mins.

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