The life of this influential American woman who became one of the richest women in the USADetails and dates of her birth and upbringing in Mississippi Her education and her career path as a reporter.

Her progress from radio to TV stations Her move into the movies and her political influence Short Biography of Oprah Gail Winfrey Date of Birth: Born on January 29, 1954Place of Birth : Kosciusko, Mississippi, USA Parents: Born out of wedlock Father: Vernon Winfrey, a coal miner Mother: Vernita Lee, a housemaid Background Facts, Information & Ancestry : African American.

Oprah and Tina have been friends for years, with Oprah attending the singer’s wedding back in July."The message this story sends to teen girls and boys everywhere is disturbing, and it is also dangerous," Oprah Winfrey says.

Vernon Winfrey was very strict and O became an honors student and graduated from East Nashville High School Moved to Baltimore to host the 6 o’clock news with WJZ-TV where she met her best friend Gayle King who was a production assistant at WJZ-TVApril 1: Was moved from news anchor to the WJZ-TV morning talk show host of People are Talking Also became a reporter for an ABC news affiliate in Baltimore, Maryland.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 'The Color Purple' but lost to Anjelica Huston September 8: Her show expands to one hour and broadcast nationally.

During this time O later revealed she suffered from abuse and was raped by her cousin, uncle, and a family friend Oprah ran away from home, ran wild and narrowly escaped being sent to a juvenile detention center.

During this time she gave birth to a premature boy, who died soon after birth.