Mark Twain (2002–2002)

TV ShowEndedDocumentary1 season, 2 episodes
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Plot

Mark Twain is a documentary film on the life of Mark Twain also known as Samuel Clements produced by Ken Burns in 2001. Burns captures both the public and private persona of Mark Twain from his birth to his death. The film was narrated by Keith David and the voice of Mark Twain was provided by Kevin Conway.

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Episodes by season

Season012Episodes2002Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Mark Twain S01E01Part 1January 14, 2002—Mark Twain tells the story of the writer’s extraordinary life.
  2. S01E02Mark Twain S01E02Part 2January 15, 2002—The conclusion of the story of America's best-loved and best-known author, Mark Twain.

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Castfull cast & details

Keith DavidKeith DavidNarrator (voice)Kevin ConwayKevin ConwayMark Twain (voice)Philip BoscoPhilip BoscoOther Voices (voice)Blythe DannerBlythe DannerOlivia 'Livy' Langdon Clemens (voice)
Tim Clark
Tim ClarkOther Voices (voice)Carolyn McCormickCarolyn McCormickOther Voices (voice)Amy MadiganAmy MadiganOther Voices (voice)Cynthia NixonCynthia NixonOther Voices (voice)

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