Orpah Winfrey
Born: 29 January 1954
Kosciusko, Mississippi
Her name was meant to have been "Orpah" after a biblical figure in the book of Ruth. The Oprah Winfrey Show is one of the most popular television programs in history. In 1986, Winfrey founded Harpo Inc, her own production company. ("Harpo" is "Oprah" spelled backwards.) A talented actress, she is best known for "The Colour Purple" (1985), "Native Son" (1986) and the TV movie "The Women of Brewster Place" (1989).
In 1994, President Clinton signed the "Oprah Bill", a law designed to protect children from abuse.
In 1995 The "Oprah Winfrey Show" has won seven Emmy Awards for best talk show and Winfrey won an Emmy as best daytime TV host.
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