My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, it was like roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here.
DescriptionAmerican businesswoman, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist
AliasesOprah Gail Winfrey
BornJanuary 29, 1954
CountryUnited States Of America
ProfessionFilm Actor; Television Presenter; Patron; Television Producer; Film Producer; Businessperson; Reporter; Actor; Voice Actor; Writer; Talk Show Host; Autobiographer
WorksThe Oprah Winfrey Show; The Women Of Brewster Place; The Color Purple; Beloved; Their Eyes Were Watching God; Charlotte's Web; Bee Movie; The Princess And The Frog; The Butler
AwardsPeabody Award; Presidential Medal Of Freedom; Honorary Degree; Time 100: The Most Important People Of The Century; Time 100; Spingarn Medal; Bob Hope Humanitarian Award; Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award; Award; Award; NAACP Image Award For Outstanding News, Talk Or Information – Series Or Special; NAACP Image Award For Entertainer Of The Year; NAACP Image Award For Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture; NAACP Image Award – Hall Of Fame Award; People's Choice Award; Primetime Emmy Award; Award; Marian Anderson Award; National Women's Hall Of Fame