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  • This American Life (2007–2012)
  • TV-14
    TV Series | 30 min | Documentary
This American Life (2007–2012)
TV-14
TV Series | 30 min | Documentary
An anthology of true stories pertaining to various themes are illustrated.
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Seasons
2   |   1   See all
Creators
Ira Glass (created by) (developed for television by) (creator) | Adam Beckman (developed for television by) | Christopher Wilcha (developed for television by) | Alex Blumberg (developed for television by) & 2 more
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jun 26, 2015
Release date (First episode)
Mar 22, 2007 (United States)
Awards
Won 3 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 13 nominations

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Cast

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13 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Ira Glass
Self Self   See fewer
12
Freezing People Is Easy
G.J. Echternkamp
Self Self   See fewer
1
Frank and Cindy (2007)
Barbara Beneville
Self Self   See fewer
1
DMZ (2022)
Louis Ortiz
Self Self   See fewer
1
Brigantia
Cynthia Brown
Self Self   See fewer
1
Frank and Cindy (2007)
Frank Garcia
Self Self   See fewer
1
Frank and Cindy (2007)
Mark Westhusin
Self - Director of Reproductive Sciences at Texas A&M (as Dr. Mark Westhusin) Self - Director of Reproductive Sciences at Texas A&M (as Dr. Mark Westhusin)   See fewer
1
Discoveries 2000: The Year in Science (2000)
Johnny Depp
Self (voice) Self (voice)   See fewer
1
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
Duncan Trussell
Self Self   See fewer
1
The Midnight Gospel (2020)
Brody Stevens
Self Self   See fewer
1
The Hangover (2009)
Rosie Tran
Self Self   See fewer
1
House of Karma
Milo Finch
Self - Ghosts of Pasha Self - Ghosts of Pasha   See fewer
1
Musicals in Real Life (2008)
Chris Partyka
Self - Ghosts of Pasha Self - Ghosts of Pasha   See fewer
1
This American Life (2007)
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