Oprah Winfrey American Actress Born 1954 in Kosciusko
Oprah Winfrey · television presenter and patron of the arts · American
Known for
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Oprah Winfrey on Social Media
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Oprah Winfrey is an American actress born on 29 January 1954 in Kosciusko. Her best-known titles on this site are The Color Purple (1985) and A Wrinkle in Time (2018).
Early life
She attended East Nashville Magnet High School, Tennessee State University and Lincoln High School.
Career
Her 1980s credits include Throw Momma from the Train (1987) and The Women of Brewster Place (1989). During the 1990s, she worked on Home Improvement (1991) and Beloved (1998). Work from the 2000s includes Charlotte's Web (2006) and Ocean's Thirteen (2007). The Butler (2013, as Gloria Gaines) and Selma (2014, as Annie Lee Cooper) are among her 2010s credits.
In total, 17 films and 3 TV series are listed from 1985 to 2024. Drama is the most frequent genre among her listed titles (4), followed by comedy (3) and biographical (2). The list ends, for now, with The Six Triple Eight (2024). Robert Redford appears in two of her listed titles, including Making a Scene (2013).
As of October 2025, she counts 600K subscribers on YouTube. Other notable work credited to her includes The Princess and the Frog, Bee Movie and The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Recognition
She won the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2011. Oprah Winfrey also has received the Golden Globes (2018) and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie. Her nominations include the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1986 for The Color Purple. Altogether, 30 wins and 3 nominations are listed.
Personal life
She has one child on record.
Filmography
20 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Six Triple Eight | Film | |
| 2018 | A Wrinkle in Time | Mrs. Which | Film |
| 2017 | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | Film | |
| 2015 | The Program | Film | |
| 2014 | Selma | Annie Lee Cooper | Film |
| 2013 | Making a Scene | Film | |
| 2013 | The Butler | Gloria Gaines | Film |
| 2012 | Decoding Deepak | Film | |
| 2011– | Season 25: Oprah Behind The Scenes | TV series | |
| 2007 | Ocean's Thirteen | Film | |
| 2006 | Charlotte's Web | Film | |
| 1998 | Beloved | Film | |
| 1997 | Before Women Had Wings | Film | |
| 1993 | There Are No Children Here | Film | |
| 1991–1999 | Home Improvement | TV series |
Show all 20 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990– | Brewster Place | TV series | |
| 1990 | Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones | Film | |
| 1989 | The Women of Brewster Place | Film | |
| 1987 | Throw Momma from the Train | Film | |
| 1985 | The Color Purple | Film |
Awards and nominations
30 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Time 100 | Won | |
| 2018 | Golden Globes | Won | |
| 2018 | Time 100 | Won | |
| 2017 | Disney Legends | Won | |
| 2013 | honorary doctor of Harvard University | Won | |
| 2013 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | Won | |
| 2011 | Genesis Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award | Won | |
| 2010 | Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards | Won | |
| 2010 | Kennedy Center Honors | Won | |
| 2005 | NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Time 100 | Won | |
| 2003 | Marian Anderson Award | Won | |
| 2002 | Bob Hope Humanitarian Award | Won | |
| 2000 | Spingarn Medal | Won |
Show all 33 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | American Black Film Festival | Won | |
| 1999 | National Book Award | Won | |
| 1999 | Producers Guild of America Awards | Won | |
| 1998 | Jefferson Awards for Public Service | Won | |
| 1997 | American Library Association Honorary Membership | Won | |
| 1995 | Peabody Awards | Won | |
| 1994 | National Women's Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1993 | honorary degree from Spelman College | Won | |
| 1993 | Horatio Alger Award | Won | |
| 1991 | NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| 1989 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding News, Talk or Information – Series or Special | Won | |
| 1988 | People's Choice Awards | Won | |
| Order of the Smile | Won | ||
| Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie | Won | ||
| Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century | Won | ||
| 2015 | Academy Award for Best Picture | Selma | Nominated |
| 1999 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Beloved | Nominated |
| 1986 | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | The Color Purple | Nominated |
Oprah Winfrey Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Oprah Winfrey?
Oprah Winfrey is 72 years old, born on 29 January 1954 in Kosciusko.
What is Oprah Winfrey known for?
Oprah Winfrey is known for The Color Purple (1985) and A Wrinkle in Time (2018).
What is Oprah Winfrey’s nationality?
Oprah Winfrey is American, born in Kosciusko.
Has Oprah Winfrey won any awards?
Yes. 30 awards are on record, including Time 100 (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q55800), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Maryland GovPics · CC BY 2.0
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