
Biography
Oprah Gail Winfrey (born January 29, 1954), also known mononymously as Oprah, is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and media proprietor. She is best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, broadcast from Chicago, which ran in national syndication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011. Dubbed the "Queen of All Media", she was the richest African-American of the 20th century and was once the world's only black billionaire. By 2007, she was often ranked as the most influential woman in the world.
Acted in 38
2020s
- 2024
- 2020
John Lewis: Celebrating a Hero
Movie
2010s
- 2018
Crow: The Legend
The One Who Creates Everything by Thinking (voice)
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014
- 2013
Making a Scene | 11 Performances
Movie
- 2012
Jesus Henry Christ
Oprah
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2006
- 2004
- 2003
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Movie
1990s
- 1999
Our Friend, Martin
Coretta Scott King (voice)
- 1998
- 1997
Before Women Had Wings
Zora Williams
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1994
- 1993
There Are No Children Here
LaJoe Rivers
- 1991
- 1990
Gabriel's Fire
TV
Brewster Place
Mattie Michael · 10 episodes
1980s
- 1989
The Women of Brewster Place
Mattie Michael
The Women of Brewster Place
Mattie Michael · 2 episodes
- 1987
- 1986
Native Son
Mrs. Thomas
- 1985
- 1982
Produced 41
2020s
- 2024
An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution
Executive Producer
- 2023
- 2022
The Color of Care
Executive Producer
The Kings of Napa
Executive Producer
- 2021
- 2020
OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?
Executive Producer
Cherish the Day
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2019
David Makes Man
Executive Producer
Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland
Executive Producer
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014
- 2013
Running from Crazy
Executive Producer
- 2011
Serving Life
Executive Producer
Oprah's Master Class
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Executive Producer
- 2001
Amy & Isabelle
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
Tuesdays with Morrie
Producer
- 1998
David and Lisa
Executive Producer
The Wedding
Executive Producer
- 1997
Before Women Had Wings
Producer
- 1993
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
Executive Producer
- 1992
Overexposed
Executive Producer
- 1990
Brewster Place
Producer
1980s
- 1989
The Women of Brewster Place
Executive Producer
The Women of Brewster Place
Executive Producer
Created 9
2020s
- 2024
An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution
Creator
- 2020
OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?
Creator
2010s
- 2019
- 2011
Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star
Creator
2000s
- 2009
- 2002
Dr. Phil
Creator
1990s
- 1990
Brewster Place
Creator
1980s
- 1986
The Oprah Winfrey Show
Creator
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2015
Dr. Phil meets Tracey Armah
Creator
Wrote 1
1990s
- 1993
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
Writer
Appearances147
2020s
- 2026
Soccer's American Dream
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
Remember Mulugeta: Confronting Hate in Portland
Self (archive footage)
Jane Elliott Against the World
Self (Archive Footage)
- 2025
Brunello: The Gracious Visionary
Self
The Secret of Me
Self - Host (archive footage)
- 2024
An Oprah Special: The Presleys - Elvis, Lisa Marie and Riley
Self - Host
The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
Self (archive footage)
La piqûre de la minceur
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution
Self · 2 episodes
OWN Spotlight: Oprah & Angela Bassett
Self
Robert Downey Jr.: High Altitude
Self
- 2023
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
Self
Satan Wants You
Self (archive footage)
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
- 2022
The Checkup with Dr. David Agus
Self · 1 episode
Maradona: The Fall
Self (archive footage)
Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Self
The Color of Care
Self
- 2021
Parkinson at 50
Self (archive footage)
Oprah Winfrey: Fight for Better Life
Herself
82TINA
Self
The Perfect Victim
Self (archive footage)
Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special
Self
- 2020
The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden
Self (archive footage)
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Self
OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?
Host · 2 episodes
One World: Together at Home
Self
America's Great Divide: From Obama to Trump
Self (archive footage) · 2 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland
Self
- 2018
Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones
Self - Host
Oprah Winfrey Presents: Becoming Michelle Obama
Self - Host
The Steve Irwin Story
Self (archive footage)
- 2017
Hand In Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief
Self
Whitney: Can I Be Me
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
13th: A Conversation with Oprah Winfrey & Ava DuVernay
Herself
- 2016
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
Self
National Museum of African American History and Culture Grand Opening Ceremony
Self
Casablancas: The Man Who Loved Women
Self
Enlighten Us: The Rise and Fall of James Arthur Ray
Self (archive footage)
- 2015
The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
Self (archive footage)
- 2014
Lindsay
Self · 8 episodes
- 2013
Are All Men Pedophiles?
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King and the March on Washington
Self
- 2012
- 2011
Hey, Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill a Mockingbird
Self
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
My White Baby
Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2007
Everything's Cool
Self (archive footage)
- 2005
Emmanuel's Gift
Narrator (voice)
- 2004
- 2003
Celebrities Uncensored
Self · 1 episode
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self
- 2002
The Cosby Show: A Look Back
Self
- 2001
Quincy Jones: In the Pocket
Self
1990s
- 1999
Tina Turner : Celebrate!
Self
- 1998
- 1997
About Us: The Dignity of Children
Host
- 1996
- 1995
MADtv
Self · 1 episode
- 1994
- 1993
Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah
Self
- 1992
1980s
- 1988
- 1987
Dolly
Self · 1 episode
- 1986
The Oprah Winfrey Show
Self - Host · 3 episodes
- 1982
- 1981
1960s
- 1968
- 1962
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 1 episode
- 1953
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1944