Oprah Winfrey
Known for
Oprah Winfrey is a screen veteran whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. Very few actresses keep finding work for 41 years. her Oprah Winfrey in 'Ocean's Thirteen' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'The Princess and the Frog' is another title that gets mentioned. The first screen credit dates from 1985.
Oprah Winfrey
16 Movies
9 Series
Oprah Winfrey is a screen veteran whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. Very few actresses keep finding work for 41 years. her Oprah Winfrey in 'Ocean's Thirteen' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'The Princess and the Frog' is another title that gets mentioned. The first screen credit dates from 1985.
Movies
Plays Eudora (voice)
The Princess and the Frog
2009
Plays Oprah Winfrey
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
Plays Mary McLeod Bethune
The Six Triple Eight
2024
Plays Deborah (voice)
The Star
2017
Plays Gussy the Goose (voice)
Charlotte's Web
2006
Plays Gloria Gaines
The Butler
2013
Plays Sofia
The Color Purple
1985
Plays Mrs. Which
A Wrinkle in Time
2018
Producer
Plays Annie Lee Cooper
Selma
2014
Plays Oprah Winfrey
Throw Momma from the Train
1987
Producer
Plays Sethe
Beloved
1998
Plays Oprah
Jesus Henry Christ
2012
Plays Coretta Scott King (voice)
Our Friend, Martin
1999
Producer
Plays Mattie Michael
The Women of Brewster Place
1989
Plays Mrs. Thomas
Native Son
1986
Plays The One Who Creates Everything by Thinking (voice)
Crow: The Legend
2018
TV Shows
Creator
Plays Mattie Michael
Brewster Place
1990
Producer
Plays Mavis McCready
Greenleaf
2016
Producer
Plays Mattie Michael
The Women of Brewster Place
1989
Plays Oprah Winfrey
Home Improvement
1991
Plays Oprah Winfrey
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Plays Oprah Winfrey
30 Rock
2006
Plays Oprah Winfrey
The Hughleys
1998
Plays Oprah Winfrey
Drake & Josh
2004
Plays Mrs. Thomas
American Playhouse
1982
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Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World
Full Filmography
The Six Triple Eight
Mary McLeod Bethune
2024
Film
Crow: The Legend
The One Who Creates Everything by Thinking (voice)
2018
Film
A Wrinkle in Time
Mrs. Which
2018
Film
Greenleaf
Mavis McCready · 9 episodes
2016–2017
TV
The Star
Deborah (voice)
2017
Film
Selma
Annie Lee Cooper
2014
Film
The Butler
Gloria Gaines
2013
Film
Jesus Henry Christ
Oprah
2012
Film
The Princess and the Frog
Eudora (voice)
2009
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Oprah Winfrey and where are they from?
Oprah Winfrey is 72 years old, born on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Oprah Winfrey?
Oprah Winfrey is best known for roles in Ocean's Thirteen, The Princess and the Frog, Bee Movie.
How many movies has Oprah Winfrey been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1985), Oprah Winfrey has appeared in 16 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Oprah Winfrey's first movie?
The career of Oprah Winfrey began with The Color Purple (1985).
What is Oprah Winfrey's most recent movie or series?
Oprah Winfrey's most recent release is Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, which premiered on July 3, 2026.
What TV shows has Oprah Winfrey appeared in?
On television, Oprah Winfrey has appeared in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Drake & Josh, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, 30 Rock.
Oprah Winfrey
1954-01-29 · Kosciusko, Mississippi, USA
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.