The Real-Life People Behind Fall's Most-Anticipated Biopics

Let's face it, Oscar season and biopic season are almost completely interchangeable. In fact, three out of the last five Oscar winners for Best Actor have won for their biographical portrayals.

In the next few months, movie-goers will be inundated with even more biographical dramas, covering everyone from queens and murderers, to musicians and politicians. That said, use this list to help determine who you care to learn more about, and who you don't (*side-eyes Dick Cheney biopic*). 

**The release dates included in this slideshow are for the US.