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Oprah Winfrey

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Oprah Winfrey

  • Born: 29 January 1954, Kosciusko, Mississippi, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $3.5 billion

Oprah Winfrey is a renowned television host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her role in 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' which ran for 25 years. With a commanding presence and distinctive voice, she has made a lasting impact in media…

About Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is a renowned television host, actress, producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her role in 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' which ran for 25 years. With a commanding presence and distinctive voice, she has made a lasting impact in media and film, receiving numerous accolades for her work and advocacy.

Born
29 January 1954, Kosciusko, Mississippi, USA
Height
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Spouses
Stedman Graham (1986-present)
Children
1, A'Lisa Winfrey
Parents
Vernon Winfrey, Vernita Lee
Estimated net worth
$3.5 billion

Fun facts about Oprah Winfrey

  • Oprah was the first African American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show in the United States.
  • She has a lifelong passion for reading and founded the Oprah's Book Club, which has significantly influenced book sales and authors.

Famous Oprah Winfrey quotes

“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.”
The Oprah Winfrey Show, 1986
“You become what you believe.”
The Oprah Winfrey Show, 1986
“What I know for sure is that what you give comes back to you.”
The Oprah Winfrey Show, 1986

Oprah Winfrey filmography

Cast (203)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World MovieSelf7.0
2026America Who Are You? TVSelf (archive footage)4.0
2026Soccer's American Dream TVSelf (archive footage)
2026Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom MovieSelf - Interviewer (archive footage)6.8
2026Remember Mulugeta: Confronting Hate in Portland MovieSelf (archive footage)
2026Jane Elliott Against the World MovieSelf (Archive Footage)9.0
2025Brunello: The Gracious Visionary MovieSelf6.1
2025Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television TVSelf2.1
2025Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything MovieSelf7.4
2025An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution MovieSelf - Host5.0
Show 193 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2025The Secret of Me MovieSelf - Host (archive footage)10.0
2025This Is the Tom Green Documentary MovieSelf (archive footage)7.3
2025Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action TVSelf (archive footage)6.6
2024The Six Triple Eight MovieMary McLeod Bethune7.6
2024Piece by Piece MovieOprah Winfrey (voice) (archive footage)7.1
2024An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley MovieSelf - Host8.0
2024The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump MovieSelf (archive footage)7.4
2024AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special MovieSelf - Host4.0
2024Hollywood Black TVSelf (archive footage)3.0
2024Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge MovieSelf8.5
2024South Park: The End of Obesity MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)7.4
2024La piqûre de la minceur MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)8.0
2024An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution TVSelf
2024An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution MovieSelf
2024OWN Spotlight: Oprah & Angela Bassett MovieSelf
2024Robert Downey Jr.: High Altitude MovieSelf8.0
2023Oprah & The Color Purple Journey MovieSelf3.3
2023Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story MovieSelf3.5
2023The Super Models TVSelf (archive footage)6.9
2023Satan Wants You MovieSelf (archive footage)6.1
2023100 Years of Warner Bros. TVSelf7.6
2023Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love MovieSelf - Guest8.2
2023The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey MovieSelf5.6
2023Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields TVSelf (archive footage)7.5
2022Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
2022The Checkup with Dr. David Agus TVSelf8.0
2022Maradona: The Fall MovieSelf (archive footage)6.5
2022Oprah and Quinta Brunson Abbott Elementary MovieHerself
2022The Hair Tales TVSelf5.8
2022The Jennifer Hudson Show TVSelf5.6
2022Sherri TVSelf - Guest2.6
2022Sidney MovieSelf6.9
2022Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon MovieSelf
2022The Color of Care MovieSelf2.0
2022Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event MovieSelf6.4
2022Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising MovieSelf6.0
2021Fatal Distraction MovieSelf (archive footage)8.5
2021Adele One Night Only MovieSelf7.7
2021CBS Mornings TVSelf (archive footage)5.0
2021Parkinson at 50 MovieSelf (archive footage)10.0
2021Oprah Winfrey: Fight for Better Life MovieHerself
2021TINA MovieSelf7.7
2021Val MovieSelf (archive)7.2
2021The Perfect Victim MovieSelf (archive footage)8.0
2021The Me You Can't See TVSelf6.6
2021Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special MovieSelf6.5
2021Super Soul TVSelf1.0
2021The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey MovieSelf9.5
2020Between the World and Me MovieSelf7.9
2020The Accidental President MovieSelf (archive footage)6.4
2020First Ladies TVSelf (archive footage)5.3
2020The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden MovieSelf (archive footage)7.2
2020Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King MovieSelf8.1
2020You Cannot Kill David Arquette MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)6.7
2020John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero MovieUnknown character6.6
2020The Oprah Conversation TVSelf - Host8.3
2020OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here? TVHost
2020Dear... TVSelf5.0
2020Becoming MovieSelf7.2
2020One World: Together at Home MovieSelf7.1
2020Some Good News TVSelf6.4
2020Oprah Talks COVID-19 TVSelf - Host6.0
2020Visible: Out on Television TVSelf6.8
2020America's Great Divide: From Obama to Trump TVSelf (archive footage)
2019Oprah's Book Club TVSelf - Host4.0
2019The Tamron Hall Show TVSelf - Guest4.7
2019Mike Wallace Is Here MovieSelf (archive footage)6.5
2019Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am MovieSelf7.6
2019Oprah Winfrey Presents: When They See Us Now MovieSelf7.7
2019RuPaul TVSelf5.8
2019Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland MovieSelf5.5
2018Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones MovieSelf - Host7.0
2018Crow: The Legend MovieThe One Who Creates Everything by Thinking (voice)7.1
2018Oprah Winfrey Presents: Becoming Michelle Obama MovieSelf - Host8.0
2018Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj TVSelf (archive footage)7.1
2018The Steve Irwin Story MovieSelf (archive footage)7.8
2018Quincy MovieSelf7.3
2018A Wrinkle in Time MovieMrs. Which5.0
2017The Star MovieDeborah (voice)6.5
2017Spielberg MovieSelf7.5
2017Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief MovieSelf6.0
2017Whitney: Can I Be Me MovieSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)6.6
2017Get Me Roger Stone MovieSelf (archive footage)7.1
2017The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks MovieDeborah Lacks6.3
201713th: A Conversation with Oprah Winfrey & Ava DuVernay MovieHerself6.3
2016An Oprah Winfrey Special: First Lady Michelle Obama Says Farewell To The White House MovieSelf10.0
2016Before the Flood MovieSelf (archive footage)7.7
2016Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise MovieSelf8.0
2016National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony MovieSelf5.5
2016Casablancas: The Man Who Loved Women MovieSelf5.4
2016Greenleaf TVMavis McCready7.1
2016Enlighten Us: The Rise and Fall of James Arthur Ray MovieSelf (archive footage)6.3
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf - Guest6.1
2015Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TVSelf6.2
2015The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson MovieSelf (archive footage)5.0
2014Selma MovieAnnie Lee Cooper7.4
2014Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TVSelf4.2
2014Life Itself MovieSelf - TV Host (archive footage)7.5
2014Lindsay TVSelf7.0
2013Making a Scene | 11 Performances MovieUnknown character
2013The Armstrong Lie MovieSelf (archive footage)7.0
2013The Butler MovieGloria Gaines7.3
2013Are All Men Pedophiles? MovieSelf (archive footage)5.2
2013Makers: Women Who Make America TVSelf4.5
2013Martin Luther King and the March on Washington MovieSelf10.0
2012Oprah: Where Are They Now? TVHerself - Host
2012Steve Harvey TVSelf7.0
2012Jesus Henry Christ MovieOprah6.2
2012Oprah's Next Chapter TVSelf - Host3.6
2011Super Soul Sunday TVHerself - Host5.0
2011There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane MovieSelf (archive footage)6.6
2011Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird MovieSelf
2010The Talk TVSelf3.0
2009It's Complicated MovieSelf (uncredited)6.5
2009The Princess and the Frog MovieEudora (voice)7.2
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TVSelf - Guest4.9
2009My White Baby MovieSelf (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)7.7
2008Oprah's Big Give TVUnknown character1.0
2007Bee Movie MovieJudge Bumbleton (voice)6.1
2007Keeping Up with the Kardashians TVSelf7.3
2007Ocean's Thirteen MovieOprah Winfrey6.7
2007Everything's Cool MovieSelf (archive footage)8.1
2006Charlotte's Web MovieGussy the Goose (voice)6.2
200630 Rock TVOprah Winfrey7.5
2006Rachael Ray TVUnknown character5.1
2006A Special Presentation Oprah and Elie Wiesel at Auschwitz Death Camp MovieSelf7.5
2006Web Junk 20 TVUnknown character9.3
2005Emmanuel's Gift MovieNarrator (voice)7.8
2004Drake & Josh TVOprah Winfrey8.4
2004On Air with Ryan Seacrest TVSelf9.5
2003Anderson Cooper 360° TVSelf5.4
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show TVSelf5.6
2003Celebrities Uncensored TVSelf4.9
2003ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration MovieSelf8.0
2003Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives MovieUnknown character5.2
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf5.3
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! TVSelf - Guest5.3
2002Oprah After the Show TVHerself - Host1.0
2002The Cosby Show: A Look Back MovieSelf7.8
2001Quincy Jones: In the Pocket MovieSelf10.0
2000Life & Cooking TVSelf10.0
1999Tina Turner : Celebrate! MovieSelf9.0
1999Our Friend, Martin MovieCoretta Scott King (voice)7.1
1998Beloved MovieSethe5.8
1998The Hughleys TVOprah Winfrey6.8
1998Parkinson TVSelf
1997Before Women Had Wings MovieZora Williams6.4
1997The View TVSelf4.3
1997About Us: The Dignity of Children MovieHost10.0
1996E! True Hollywood Story TVUnknown character8.1
1996The Daily Show TVSelf6.4
1995MADtv TVSelf7.1
1994All-American Girl TVSelf8.0
1994Ellen TVTherapist6.2
1994I Hate the Way I Look MovieSelf
1993There Are No Children Here MovieLaJoe Rivers7.0
1993Late Show with David Letterman TVSelf - Guest6.5
1993Learning Not to Hurt MovieSelf
1993Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah MovieSelf7.8
1993Shades of a Single Protein MovieSelf
1992Lincoln MovieElizabeth Keckley (voice)7.3
1992Surviving a Break-Up MovieSelf
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TVSelf5.3
1991Home Improvement TVOprah Winfrey7.4
1990Gabriel's Fire TVUnknown character6.9
1990The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air TVOprah Winfrey7.9
1990Brewster Place TVMattie Michael4.0
1989The Women of Brewster Place TVMattie Michael6.0
1989The Women of Brewster Place MovieMattie Michael6.9
1988Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special MovieSelf7.2
1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark TVSelf - Guest5.6
1987Throw Momma from the Train MovieOprah Winfrey6.2
1987Dolly TVSelf10.0
1986Native Son MovieMrs. Thomas5.2
1986The Oprah Winfrey Show TVSelf - Host3.9
1986American Masters TVSelf7.0
1985The Color Purple MovieSofia7.7
1982Wogan TVSelf5.6
1982Late Night with David Letterman TVSelf6.2
1982American Playhouse TVMrs. Thomas6.6
1981Entertainment Tonight TVSelf4.3
1979CBS News Sunday Morning TVSelf6.8
1978People Are Talking TVHerself - Host
1975Saturday Night Live TVSelf - Host6.9
1974The Daytime Emmy Awards TVUnknown character10.0
196860 Minutes TVSelf6.5
196860 Minutes TVSelf (archive footage)6.5
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TVSelf7.6
1959The Grammys TVSelf8.6
1953The Oscars TVSelf - Presenter7.1
1953The Oscars TVSelf7.1
1949The Emmy Awards TVSelf7.9
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Presenter7.0

Crew (60)

YearTitleRoleRating
2024AI and the Future of Us: An Oprah Winfrey Special MovieExecutive Producer · Production4.0
2024An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution TVCreator · Creator
2024An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution TVExecutive Producer · Production
2024An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution MovieExecutive Producer · Production
2023Oprah & The Color Purple Journey MovieExecutive Producer · Production3.3
Show 55 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
2023The Color Purple MovieProducer · Production7.0
2023Black Cake TVExecutive Producer · Production6.7
2023The 1619 Project TVExecutive Producer · Production5.0
2022The Hair Tales TVExecutive Producer · Production5.8
2022Sidney MovieProducer · Production6.9
2022The Color of Care MovieExecutive Producer · Production2.0
2022The Kings of Napa TVExecutive Producer · Production3.8
2021The Me You Can't See TVExecutive Producer · Production6.6
2020The Water Man MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.1
2020OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here? TVCreator · Creator
2020OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here? TVExecutive Producer · Production
2020Dark Girls 2 MovieThanks · Crew6.2
2020Cherish the Day TVExecutive Producer · Production7.4
2020On the Record MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.4
2019Oprah's Book Club TVCreator · Creator4.0
2019David Makes Man TVExecutive Producer · Production6.6
2019When They See Us TVExecutive Producer · Production8.2
2019Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.5
2017The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.3
201613th MovieThanks · Crew7.8
2016Greenleaf TVExecutive Producer · Production7.1
2015Dr. Phil meets Tracey Armah MovieCreator · Crew
2014Selma MovieProducer · Production7.4
2014The Hundred-Foot Journey MovieProducer · Production7.3
2012Oprah's Next Chapter TVProducer · Production3.6
2011Super Soul Sunday TVCreator · Creator5.0
2011Serving Life MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.3
2011Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star TVCreator · Creator8.0
2011Oprah's Master Class TVExecutive Producer · Production4.3
2009Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.3
2009The Dr. Oz Show TVCreator · Creator5.2
2008Oprah's Big Give TVCreator · Creator1.0
2008Oprah's Big Give TVProducer · Production1.0
2007The Great Debaters MovieProducer · Production7.3
2006Rachael Ray TVExecutive Producer · Production5.1
2005Their Eyes Were Watching God MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.7
2002Dr. Phil TVCreator · Creator4.4
2002Oprah After the Show TVCreator · Creator1.0
2001Amy & Isabelle MovieExecutive Producer · Production5.6
1999Tuesdays with Morrie MovieProducer · Production7.4
1998David and Lisa MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.0
1998Beloved MovieProducer · Production5.8
1998The Wedding MovieExecutive Producer · Production8.2
1997Before Women Had Wings MovieProducer · Production6.4
1993Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah MovieExecutive Producer · Production7.8
1993Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah MovieWriter · Writing7.8
1992Malcolm X MovieThanks · Crew7.5
1992Overexposed MovieExecutive Producer · Production3.2
1990Brewster Place TVProducer · Production4.0
1990Brewster Place TVCreator · Creator4.0
1989The Women of Brewster Place TVExecutive Producer · Production6.0
1989The Women of Brewster Place MovieExecutive Producer · Production6.9
1986The Oprah Winfrey Show TVCreator · Creator3.9
TBAThe Majorettes MovieProducer · Production
TBAThe Water Dancer MovieProducer · Production

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Questions about Oprah Winfrey

What are Oprah Winfrey's most successful films?

Oprah Winfrey's most successful films include 'The Color Purple' (1985), 'Beloved' (1998), and 'A Wrinkle in Time' (2018).

Has Oprah Winfrey won any major awards?

Yes, Oprah has won numerous awards including the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes and multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for her talk show.

What was Oprah Winfrey's first film?

Oprah's first film role was in 'The Color Purple' (1985), where she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

How did Oprah Winfrey start her career?

Oprah began her career in media as a news anchor before transitioning to a daytime talk show format, which led to her own show.

What is Oprah Winfrey's estimated net worth?

Oprah Winfrey's estimated net worth is approximately $3.5 billion, making her one of the wealthiest women in the world.

What is a defining characteristic of Oprah's acting style?

Oprah's acting style is often characterized by her emotional depth and ability to connect with audiences, making her performances relatable.

What philanthropic work is Oprah Winfrey known for?

Oprah is known for her extensive philanthropic efforts, including the Oprah Winfrey Foundation and the Oprah Winfrey Operating Foundation, which support education and empowerment initiatives.

What impact has Oprah Winfrey had on popular culture?

Oprah Winfrey has significantly influenced popular culture through her talk show, book club, and advocacy for various social issues, inspiring millions worldwide.