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Inventor, liberator, ambassador and author are just some of the roles played by Benjamin Franklin in U.S. history.

Inventor, liberator, ambassador and author are just some of the roles played by Benjamin Franklin in U.S. history.

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The long-running biographical anthology series offers in-depth profiles of major figures throughout history. From current pop-culture favorites such as Reese Witherspoon and Cameron Diaz to criminals like the Unabomber and serial killer John Wayne Gacy and historical figures including Caligula and the Marquis de Sade, "Biography" offers a close look at the lives and times of the people and groups profiled.
Original Air Date: Apr 6, 1987
Genres: DocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
1 seasons available on demand
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