Oprah Winfrey Biography
Hosting The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986–2011)
Oprah Winfrey biography: from a childhood in rural Mississippi to The Oprah Winfrey Show, Harpo, OWN, her film roles, Book Club, awards and philanthropy.
Age 72
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Jimmy Fallon Biography
Hosting The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon biography: how the comedian from Saugerties, New York, went from Saturday Night Live to Late Night and The Tonight Show, plus awards and family.
Age 52
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