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Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey, born as Orpah Gail Winfrey on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, U.S., is an iconic American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor. Best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which ran in national syndication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011, Winfrey broke barriers by becoming the richest African-American of the 20th century, and has earned multi-faceted recognization as the 'Queen of All Media.'
Born into poverty to a single teenage mother, Winfrey's journey to success is an inspirational one. Throughout her career, she has reinvented her show, focusing on literature, self-improvement, mindfulness, and spirituality, using her platform to overcome adversity and contribute to others. Notably, her endorsement of Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential primaries has been estimated to have been worth a million votes, signifying her influence. In the same year, she launched her network, the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN).
Winfrey's dedication stretches beyond her media career, making a significant impact in philanthropy. She has consistently shown her commitment to various charitable causes, particularly those that aim to uplift and empower individuals who are less fortunate. Acknowledging the immense impact she has had on millions of lives, she has been honored with numerous accolades and awards throughout her career, including being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Orpah Gail Winfrey
Born: Kosciusko, Mississippi, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: January 29, 1954
Occupations: Television presenter, actress, television producer, media proprietor, philanthropist, author
Years Active: 1973-present
Spouses: Stedman Graham
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Awards and Nominations Received by Oprah Winfrey
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)
The Color PurpleMovies Featuring Oprah Winfrey
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Tina
Beloved
The Princess and the Frog
Sidney
Charlotte's Web
Lee Daniels' The Butler
The Color Purple
A Wrinkle in Time
The Star
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge
The Six Triple Eight
Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything
There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane
Propaganda
Are All Men Pedophiles?
Making a Scene
The Butler
Enlighten Us: The Rise and Fall of James Arthur Ray
Casablancas: The Man Who Loved Women
13th: A Conversation with Oprah Winfrey & Ava DuVernay
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Get Me Roger Stone
Spielberg
Oprah Winfrey Presents: Becoming Michelle Obama
Crow: The Legend
Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland
Oprah Winfrey Presents: When They See Us Now
The Cosby Show: A Look Back
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
A Special Presentation Oprah and Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz Death Camp
Native Son
Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special
One World: Together at Home
Uncle Tom
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
Frontline: America’s Great Divide
Between the World and Me
The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song
Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special
Adele One Night Only
Visible: Out on Television
The Me You Can’t See
Parkinson at 50
Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Oprah and Quinta Brunson Abbott Elementary
The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
The Perfect Victim
Michael Jackson Talks… to Oprah
Lincoln
Our Friend, Martin
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
Robert Downey Jr.: High Altitude
Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Satan Wants You
My White Baby
South Park: The End of Obesity
The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
Career Timeline
Track the complete movie timeline of Oprah Winfrey, including all film releases, career breakthroughs, and notable roles. Follow their journey from early performances to recent blockbusters and upcoming projects.
2024
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge
Self
The Six Triple Eight
Mary McLeod Bethune
Robert Downey Jr.: High Altitude
Self
South Park: The End of Obesity
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
Self (archive footage)
2023
The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey
Self
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
Self
Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Self
Satan Wants You
Self (archive footage)
2022
Sidney
Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising
Self
Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event
Self
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Self
Oprah and Quinta Brunson Abbott Elementary
Herself
2021
Tina
Self
The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song
Herself
Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special
Self
Adele One Night Only
Self
Parkinson at 50
Self (archive footage)
The Perfect Victim
Self (archive footage)
2020
One World: Together at Home
Self
Uncle Tom
Self (archive footage)
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Self
The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
Self (archive footage)
Frontline: America’s Great Divide
Self (archive footage)
Between the World and Me
Self
2019
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Self
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
Self
Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland
Self
Oprah Winfrey Presents: When They See Us Now
Self
2018
A Wrinkle in Time
Mrs. Which
Oprah Winfrey Presents: Becoming Michelle Obama
Self - Host
Crow: The Legend
The One Who Creates Everything by Thinking (voice)
2017
The Star
Deborah
13th: A Conversation with Oprah Winfrey & Ava DuVernay
Herself
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Deborah Lacks
Get Me Roger Stone
Self (archive footage)
Spielberg
Self
2016
Enlighten Us: The Rise and Fall of James Arthur Ray
Self (archive footage)
Casablancas: The Man Who Loved Women
Self
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