Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey
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AKA:
Oprah Gail Winfrey
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
01/29/1954
Birthplace:
Kosciusko, Mississippi
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biography
Powerful. Inspirational. A legend. These were just some of the many words used to describe talk show queen Oprah Winfrey. She was arguably the most influential person on TV as well as one of the richest. Yet, with all her success, money and multiple honors, the Academy Award-nominated actress was always remembered for her kind heart and desire for change. She rose out of poverty, racism and abuse to become a leading advocate for eradicating the evils of society and history, made evident by the 2007 opening of The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Johannesburg, South Africa. She Continued
Credits
(TV Show)
2008-2008
Executive Producer
2008
Executive Producer
2008
Cast
2008
Executive Producer
2008
Executive Producer
2008
Executive Producer
2008
Executive Producer
2008
Executive Producer
2008
Executive Producer
2008
+(4 More)
Producer
2007
Voice of Judge Bumbleton
2007
Voice of Gussy the Goose
2006
Producer
1998
Sethe
1998
Sofia
1985
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milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Raised on grandmother's farm in Mississippi
1960 
Moved to Milwaukee to live with her mother at age six
 
Went to live with father in Nashville, TN where she became an honor student and joined drama club
1971 
Crowned Miss Fire Prevention in Nashville at age 17
1971 
Won Miss Black Tennesee pageant
1971 
Competed in Miss Black America pageant
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