
Oprah Winfrey
American actress and producer
- Age
- 72years old
- Born
- 29 January 1954Kosciusko, Mississippi
- Nationality
USA
- Star sign
- Aquarius
- Years active
- 1985–2024
Known for
About Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an American actress and producer. They were born on 29 January 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Their career spans 31 titles, among them The Handmaid's Tale (2017), Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013) and Precious (2009).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Oprah Winfrey is The Color Purple (1985); in all, 30 films and 1 TV show over 39 years. They have worked as actress in 27 and producer in 7. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Handmaid's Tale (2017), with 66 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 19 titles. The person they have worked with most is Steven Spielberg, on 4 films, among them The Color Purple and The Hundred-Foot Journey.
Latest work
Full filmography (31)- 2024
- 2023
- 2019
- 2019
- 2019
Leaving Neverland
Self
- 2017–2025
The Handmaid's Tale TV
Newsreader, 2 episodes
- 2017
- 2017
Where to watch Oprah Winfrey
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2013
- 2009
- 2009
- 2007
- 2007
- 2009
- 1985
- 2014
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Oprah Winfrey films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- The Color Purple 1985
- Precious 2009
- The Hundred-Foot Journey 2014
- Selma 2014
- The Princess and the Frog 2009
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026) and Actor Awards (2000–2026).
- Golden Globes 1 win1 nomination
- BAFTA Awards 1 nomination
- Actor Awards 1 nomination
Has worked with
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Steven Spielberg 4 films together The Color Purple, The Hundred-Foot Journey and 2 more
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Danny Glover 3 films together The Color Purple, Spielberg and 1 more
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Lee Daniels 3 films together Lee Daniels' The Butler, Precious and 1 more
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Mariah Carey 3 films together Lee Daniels' The Butler, Precious and 1 more
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Martin Scorsese 3 films together Spielberg, Before the Flood and 1 more
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Tyler Perry 3 films together Precious, The Six Triple Eight and 1 more
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Frank Marshall 3 films together The Color Purple, Spielberg and 1 more
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David Oyelowo 3 films together Lee Daniels' The Butler, Selma and 1 more
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Ava DuVernay 3 films together Selma, A Wrinkle in Time and 1 more
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Colman Domingo 3 films together Lee Daniels' The Butler, Selma and 1 more
Oprah Winfrey videos
All (1)Questions about Oprah Winfrey
How old is Oprah Winfrey?
Oprah Winfrey is 72 years old: born on 29 January 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi.
What are the best Oprah Winfrey films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Oprah Winfrey films are The Color Purple (1985, 8.3), Precious (2009, 7.2) and The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014, 7.1).
How many films and TV shows has Oprah Winfrey been in?
MovieNCo lists 30 films and 1 TV show for Oprah Winfrey, from The Color Purple (1985) to The Six Triple Eight (2024).
How many awards has Oprah Winfrey won?
Oprah Winfrey has won one award from 3 nominations. By award: Golden Globes, 1 of 1; BAFTA Awards, 1 nomination; Actor Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Oprah Winfrey's star sign?
Oprah Winfrey is a Aquarius: born on 29 January.
















