Lloyd Bentsen

Acting

Lloyd Bentsen

Born February 11, 1921 · Mission, Texas, USA

Died May 23, 2006 · aged 85

Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr. (February 11, 1921 – May 23, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 69th United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1994. He served as a United States senator from Texas from 1971 to 1993 and was the Democratic Party nominee for vice president in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket. Born in Mission, Texas, Bentsen graduat…

Known For

The Atomic CafeThe Atomic Cafe · 1982
The Atomic Cafe
7.31982
MovieDocumentaryHistory
A disturbing collection of 1940s and 1950s United States government-issued propaganda films designed to reassure Americans that the atomic bomb was not a threat to their safety.
Race for the White HouseRace for the White House · 2016
Race for the White House
7.92016
SeriesDocumentary
From executive producers Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti, CNN Original Series "Race for the White House" captures the drama of how a high-stakes presidential election can turn on a single issue and so much more.
The American PresidentThe American President · 2000
The American President
8.02000
SeriesDocumentary
“The American President” is a series that aired on PBS in 2000 profiling 41 U.S. chief executives, using exclusive interviews with Presidents Clinton, Bush, Ford, and Carter. Well known figures lend their voice to presidents of the past who lived before sound recordings, including: Colin Powell, Bob Dole, Walter Cronkite, Ben Bradlee, John Glenn, James Carville, Andrew Young, and the Rev. Billy Graham. Narrated by Hugh Sidey.
The Clinton AffairThe Clinton Affair · 2018
The Clinton Affair
6.82018
SeriesDocumentary
Exploring broader topics including media, feminism, politics and power, the documentary unfolds and traces the twisted, intertwined series of events that led to the impeachment trial that set the nation on the path towards a more staunchly partisan political system. The series features arresting archival footage as well as comprehensive interviews with the people closest to the events including a timely, in-depth reflection on the topic with Monica Lewinsky.
In Their Own WordsIn Their Own Words · 2015
In Their Own Words
2015
Series
Documenting the lives the most pivotal voices of the 20th century
The Bush Years: Family, Duty, PowerThe Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power · 2019
The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power
6.72019
SeriesDocumentary
Explore the Bush family’s internal dynamics: the influential matriarchs, sibling ambitions and unceasing competitive spirit which drove them to power. Through archival footage and interviews with historians, journalists, political figures and Bush family members, the series reveals a story of triumph, tragedy, heroism, faith, and an evolving conservatism.
TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our CultureTV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture · 2024
TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture
2024
SeriesDocumentary
Unforgettable TV moments that shaped American culture are explored through insights from those who were there. This series showcases the power of television and the lasting impact these fleeting events continue to have on our lives.
The Energy WarThe Energy War · 1979
The Energy War
7.01979
SeriesDocumentary
In the 1970s, the U.S. faced an energy crisis so severe that President Jimmy Carter declared it “the moral equivalent of war.” Seeking to curb the country’s dependence on foreign oil, Carter kicked off a legislative melee with the divisive Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 at its center. This epic look at the inner workings of government chronicles the arduous efforts of lobbyists, senators, cabinet members, and the president himself to reach a compromise amid a deeply divided Congress. Directed by legendary documentary filmmakers D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, and Pat Powell as a three-part PBS special, THE ENERGY WAR is a riveting immersion into the high-stakes world of DC dealmaking as well as a timely account of the messy realities of lawmaking in a fractious political environment.

Movies

TV Shows

Race for the White HouseRace for the White House · 2016
Race for the White House
7.92016
SeriesDocumentary
From executive producers Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti, CNN Original Series "Race for the White House" captures the drama of how a high-stakes presidential election can turn on a single issue and so much more.
The American PresidentThe American President · 2000
The American President
8.02000
SeriesDocumentary
“The American President” is a series that aired on PBS in 2000 profiling 41 U.S. chief executives, using exclusive interviews with Presidents Clinton, Bush, Ford, and Carter. Well known figures lend their voice to presidents of the past who lived before sound recordings, including: Colin Powell, Bob Dole, Walter Cronkite, Ben Bradlee, John Glenn, James Carville, Andrew Young, and the Rev. Billy Graham. Narrated by Hugh Sidey.
The Clinton AffairThe Clinton Affair · 2018
The Clinton Affair
6.82018
SeriesDocumentary
Exploring broader topics including media, feminism, politics and power, the documentary unfolds and traces the twisted, intertwined series of events that led to the impeachment trial that set the nation on the path towards a more staunchly partisan political system. The series features arresting archival footage as well as comprehensive interviews with the people closest to the events including a timely, in-depth reflection on the topic with Monica Lewinsky.
In Their Own WordsIn Their Own Words · 2015
In Their Own Words
2015
Series
Documenting the lives the most pivotal voices of the 20th century
The Bush Years: Family, Duty, PowerThe Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power · 2019
The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power
6.72019
SeriesDocumentary
Explore the Bush family’s internal dynamics: the influential matriarchs, sibling ambitions and unceasing competitive spirit which drove them to power. Through archival footage and interviews with historians, journalists, political figures and Bush family members, the series reveals a story of triumph, tragedy, heroism, faith, and an evolving conservatism.
TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our CultureTV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture · 2024
TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture
2024
SeriesDocumentary
Unforgettable TV moments that shaped American culture are explored through insights from those who were there. This series showcases the power of television and the lasting impact these fleeting events continue to have on our lives.
The Energy WarThe Energy War · 1979
The Energy War
7.01979
SeriesDocumentary
In the 1970s, the U.S. faced an energy crisis so severe that President Jimmy Carter declared it “the moral equivalent of war.” Seeking to curb the country’s dependence on foreign oil, Carter kicked off a legislative melee with the divisive Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 at its center. This epic look at the inner workings of government chronicles the arduous efforts of lobbyists, senators, cabinet members, and the president himself to reach a compromise amid a deeply divided Congress. Directed by legendary documentary filmmakers D. A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, and Pat Powell as a three-part PBS special, THE ENERGY WAR is a riveting immersion into the high-stakes world of DC dealmaking as well as a timely account of the messy realities of lawmaking in a fractious political environment.