The Who Was? Show
Fresh voices bring some of the most famous names in history to life. A live-action sketch comedy show based on the series of best-selling books.
Actors
Haley Tju, Andrew Daly, Kirrilee Berger, Adam Hochstetter, Lilla Crawford, Zach Timson, Bentley Green, H. Jon Benjamin, Rachel Navarro
Genres
Streaming On
Countries (outside of the KR)
Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Turkey, United States, South Africa
Available Languages (Netflix)
English, Japanese, Korean
Available Subtitles (Netflix)
English Korean,
Seasons
Season 1
Fresh voices bring some of the most famous names in history to life. A live-action sketch comedy show based on the series of best-selling books. Haley Tju, Andrew Daly, Kirrilee Berger, Adam Hochstetter, Lilla Crawford, Zach Timson, Bentley Green, H. Jon Benjamin, Rachel Navarro
Episodes
Gandhi & Benjamin Franklin - 2018
One was a revered civil rights leader; the other, a revolutionary diplomat. Both spoke truth to power and had a talent for turning words into action.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
Albert Einstein & Joan of Arc - 2018
What does a peasant turned Catholic saint have in common with a Nobel Prize-winning scientist? Inspired thinking, for one thing. Also: awesome hair.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
William Shakespeare & King Tut - 2018
An iconic ruler of ancient Egypt and an influential Elizabethan playwright each left behind priceless relics that earned them rock-star status.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
Isaac Newton & Amelia Earhart - 2018
He invented a new field of mathematics, while she sent flyers soaring to new heights. Both were trailblazers in their fields who bucked convention.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
Marie Antoinette & Louis Armstrong - 2018
The beloved king of jazz and the reviled queen of France came from different worlds. Yet both achieved royalty -- and left behind a dazzling legacy.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
Sacagawea & Blackbeard - 2018
In Shoshone, her name means “bird woman.” In English, his name means ... well ... “black beard.” One is famous, and the other is infamous.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
Susan B. Anthony & Frida Kahlo - 2018
These two pioneering women were passionate souls who changed art and politics by doing what they loved. And sometimes wearing (gasp!) pants in public.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
Marie Curie & Harry Houdini - 2018
She was a scientist who could speak five languages. He was an illusionist who was born to entertain. No “magic” involved -- just lots of hard work.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
George Washington & Marco Polo - 2018
It’s a tale of polar-opposite icons: one, a commanding leader known for his truthfulness; the other, a world traveler who probably told lots of lies.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
Genghis Khan & George Washington Carver - 2018
A fierce conquerer who built an empire and a scientist who made peanuts famous? Sure, they're important. But not as important as Ron's birthday!
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
Pablo Picasso & The Wright Brothers - 2018
Go-getters in completely different fields had the courage to try something new. One was an artistic genius, and the other two took to the skies.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
Galileo & Queen Elizabeth - 2018
The Renaissance sparked the rebirth of art and science. It also saw the rise of a royal icon and an astronomer who changed how people saw the world.
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.
Julius Caesar & Bruce Lee - 2018
He came, he saw, he took over Who HQ. But can a famed Roman ruler conquer a martial arts master and the entire 'Who Was?' cast? (With bonus bloopers!)
Haley Tju,
Andrew Daly,
Kirrilee Berger,
Adam Hochstetter,
Lilla Crawford,
Zach Timson,
Bentley Green,
H. Jon Benjamin,
Rachel Navarro
- Oct. 1, 2018, 4 a.m.