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Oprah Winfrey

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).

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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)
  1. 2024

    The Six Triple Eight

    Mary McLeod Bethune

    Where to watch
    6.0
  2. 2023 5.1
  3. 2019
  4. 2019
  5. 2019 8.3
  6. 2017–2025

    The Handmaid's Tale TV

    Newsreader, 2 episodes

    7.5
  7. 2017 8.0
  8. 2017 4.3

Where to watch Oprah Winfrey

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 2013 4.7
  2. 2009 7.2
  3. 2009 6.5
  4. 2007

    Bee Movie

    Judge Bumbleton (voice)

    Where to watch
    5.7
  5. 2007 6.3
  6. 2009 5.3
  7. 1985 8.3
  8. 2014

    Selma

    Annie Lee Cooper · Producer

    Where to watch
    6.9

Availability checked on 9 November 2026.

The best Oprah Winfrey films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. The Color Purple 1985 8.3
  2. Precious 2009 7.2
  3. The Hundred-Foot Journey 2014 7.1
  4. Selma 2014 6.9
  5. The Princess and the Frog 2009 6.5

A 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

Oprah Winfrey videos

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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.

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