Career

TALK SHOW HOST

2012–present

Host / Oprah's Next Chapter Oprah Winfrey Network - OWN Interview Show

2012–present

Host / Oprah: Where Are They Now? Oprah Winfrey Network - OWN Reality Show

2012–present

Producer and Host Primetime television show / Oprah's Next Chapter

2011–present

Host / Oprah's Master Class Oprah Winfrey Network - OWN Reality Show

2011–present

Host / Oprah's Lifeclass Oprah Winfrey Network - OWN Self Help Show

2011–present

Host / Super Soul Sunday Oprah Winfrey Network - OWN Spirituality Show

1986–2011

Host The Oprah Winfrey Show / Chicago, Illinois USA

1984–1986

Host A.M. Chicago / Chicago, Illinois USA

1978–1983

Hosted local version of show / Dialing for Dollars WJZ-TV / Baltimore, Maryland USA

1978–1983

Co-Host with Richard Sher / People are Talking WJZ-TV / Baltimore, Maryland USA

FILM AND TELEVISION ACTING

2013

Acted in the role of Gloria Gaines The Butler

1998

Producer and acted in the role of Sethe Feature Film / Beloved

1990

Acted in the role of Mattie Michael Television miniseries / Brewster Place

1989

Acted in the role of Mattie Michael Television miniseries / The Women of Brewster Place

1986

Acted in the role of Mrs. Thomas Feature Film / Native Son

1985

Acted in the role of Sofia Feature Film / The Color Purple

FILM - VOICE ACTING

2010

Voice of The Letter "O," depicted as a talk-show host / Episode: The Camouflage Challenge Children's Educational Television / Sesame Street

2007

Voice of Judge Bumbleton Animated Feature Film / Bee Movie

2006

Voice of Gussy the Goose Children's Feature Film / Charlotte's Web

1999

Voice of Coretta Scott King Direct-to-video Film / Our Friend, Martin

1992

Voice of Elizabeth Keckley ABC Television Movie / Lincoln

TELEVISION & FILM - GUEST APPEARANCES

2008

Appeared as herself / Episode: Believe in the Stars Television Series / 30 Rock

2007

Appeared as herself Feature Film / Ocean's Thirteen

2005

Acted in the role of Karen Stouffer / Episode: Oprah Winfrey Is the New Neighbor Television Series / Desperate Housewives

1999

Appeared as herself / Episode: Home Alone Television Series / Home Improvement

1999

Appeared as herself / Episode: Milsap Moves Up Television Series / The Hughleys

1997

Acted in the role of Therapist / The Puppy Episodes Television Series / Ellen

1995

Appeared as herself / Episode: A Night at the Oprah Television Series / All American Girl

1992

Appeared as herself / Episode: A Night at the Oprah Television Series / The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

1990

Appeared as herself / Episode: Tis the Season Television Series / Gabriel's Fire

BROADCAST JOURNALISM

1976–1978

Co-Anchor - Reporter / Six O'clock News WJZ-TV / Baltimore, Maryland USA

1973–1976

News Anchor - Reporter WLAC-TV (now WTVF-TV) / Nashville, Tennessee USA

1970–1973

News reporter (part-time while in high school and college) WVOL Radio / Nashville, Tennessee USA

Accomplishments of note

2011

Founder: Oprah Winfrey Network LLC Chicago, Illinois with Discovery Communications, and her own Harpo Productions OWN is an American general entertainment television channel

2007

Founder and benefactor: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls Henley on Klip, South Africa The academy is a $40 million school for disadvantaged girls

2000

Founder: Harpo Print, LLC Chicago, Illinois and New York, New York with Hearst Magazines Publishes "O, the Oprah Magazine"

1999

Author, non-fiction: Make the Connection - Ten Steps to a Better Body -- and a Better Life with Bob Greene Publisher: Hyperion

1998

Co-founder: Oxygen Media New York, New York

1998

Author, non-fiction: Journey to Beloved with Photographs by Ken Regan Publisher: Hyperion

1998

Founder: Oprah’s Angel Network Chicago, Illinois Public charity that supported women, children and families with educational and empowerment initiatives until its closing in 2011

1997

Creator: Oprah - Make the Connection (VHS) with Holly Dale, director

1996

Author, non-fiction: The Journal of Daily Renewal - The Companion to Make the Connection with Bob Greene Publisher: Hyperion

1996

Creator: Oprah's Book Club The Oprah Winfrey Talk Show Format was to announce selections two to four weeks in advance, then discussing the books on-air with a select group of people. Many of her picks went on to sell over one million copies, dubbed the "Oprah Effect."

1986

Founder: Harpo Radio Inc., satellite broadcasting company Chicago, Illinois and New York, New York Holding company for the Oprah & Friends channel on XM Satellite Radio & DirecTV

1986

Founder: Harpo Studios Chicago, Illinois Production site for The Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as The Rosie Show (Rosie O'Donnell)

1986

Founder: Harpo Productions, Inc., television production company Chicago, Illinois Operates as a subsidiary of HARPO Entertainment Group

1972

Winner: Miss Black Tennessee State-wide pageant in Tennessee

Professional honors and awards

Montecito Award Santa Barbara International Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award

2013

Presidential Medal of Freedom President of the United States Highest civilian award in the United States, for those who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors."

2011

Career Achievement Award Television Critics Association

2011

Daytime Emmy - Special Recognition Award National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

2011

Daytime Emmy - Crystal Pillar Award National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Lifetime achievement in recognition of her 47 Emmy wins, her distribution in 145 countries worldwide, and her success in establishing her couch as the place where celebrities and politicians alike share personal information.

2010

Kennedy Center Honoree The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts In recognition of living individuals who, throughout their lifetimes, have made significant contributions to American culture through the performing arts

2008

Christopher Award, shared with director Denzel Washington and team The Christophers Feature Film: The Great Debaters

2008

PGA 2008 Stanley Kramer Award, shared with Todd Black and Kate Forte Producers Guild of America (PGA) Feature Film: The Great Debaters

2008

International Emmy Founders Award The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

2004

People's Choice Award People's Choice Awards, USA Favorite Talk Show Host

2004

Distinguished Service Award National Association of Broadcasters

2000

Primetime Emmy Award National Academy of Television Arts & Science Outstanding Made for Television Movie: Tuesdays with Morrie

2000

PGA Golden Laurel Award, shared with Kate Forte Producers Guild of America (PGA) Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television: Tuesdays with Morrie

1999

Daytime Emmy Award, tied with Rosie O'Donnell for The Rosie O'Donnell Show National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1999

Daytime Emmy Award - Lifetime Achievement Award National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

1998

People's Choice Award People's Choice Awards, USA Favorite Female Television Performer

1997

People's Choice Award People's Choice Awards, USA Favorite Female Television Performer

1997

Daytime Emmy Awards, shared with her production staff Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk Show: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1996

Gold Medal Award International Radio & Television Society Foundation

1996

Daytime Emmy Awards, shared with her production staff National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk Show: The Oprah Winfrey Show

Daytime Emmy Awards National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk Show Host: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1995

The George Foster Peabody Awards: Personal Award Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia Multi-talented broadcaster, in recognition of her on-and off-air accomplishments

1995

Daytime Emmy Awards, shared with her production staff National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk Show: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1994

Daytime Emmy Awards, shared with her production staff National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk Show: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1994

Daytime Emmy Awards National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk Show Host: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1994

Aftonbladet TV Prize, Sweden Aftonbladet, Sweden’s biggest news source Bästa utländska kvinna: Best Foreign TV Personality - Female

1993

Daytime Emmy Awards, shared with her production staff National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Children's Special: ABC Afterschool Specials, "Shades of a Single Protein" episode

1992

Daytime Emmy Awards, shared with her production staff National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk/Service Show: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1992

Daytime Emmy Awards National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk Show Host: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1991

Daytime Emmy Awards, shared with production staff National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk/Service Show: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1991

Daytime Emmy Awards National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk Show Host: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1989

Daytime Emmy Awards, shared with her production staff National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Outstanding Talk/Service Program The Oprah Winfrey Show

1988

People's Choice Award People's Choice Awards, USA Favorite Talk Show Host

1987

Daytime Emmy Awards National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Female Star of the Year

1987

Golden Apple Award Hollywood Women's Press Club Outstanding Talk Show Host: The Oprah Winfrey Show

1985

Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award Los Angeles Film Critics Association (LAFCA) Best Supporting Actress - 2nd Place: The Color Purple