Maisie O’MearaMrs. Herrmann
World History HonorsSemester Presentation
Biographies• Bono• Oprah Winfrey
Similarities Differences Who had a greater impact?
I am the only person ever to be nominated for an Oscar, Grammy,
Golden Globe, and Nobel Prize!
I am the only person ever to be nominated for an Oscar, Grammy,
Golden Globe, and Nobel Prize!
I was born on May 10, 1960 in a suburb of
Dublin.
My mother died of a brain
hemorrhage when I was fourteen
years old.
My father and I did not get along
because his motto was “to dream is
to be disappointed”.
My nickname was once “Bono Vox”
which means “good voice” in
Latin.
I am married to Alison Stewart and have four children:
Jordan, Memphis Eve, Elijah Bob Patricius Guggi Q, and John
Abraham.
I am a very famous
musician and humanitarian
.
I have been the lead
singer of U2 since 1976.
I have worked in Ethiopia with the
charity, World Vision, where I held
the Live Aid Performance.
Born on May 10, 1960• in Ballymun-suburb of
Dublin Name Paul Hewson Second Child Parents were Brendan
Robert Hewson and Iris Elizabeth Rankin
Intelligent, open, and considerate boy
Started at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Choir SchoolAsked to leave after
one year 1972- Attended Mount
Temple Comprehensive SchoolFirst co-eductional
and non-denominational school in Ireland
Enjoyed school there
Mother died of a brain hemorrhage
Had a rough home lifeDidn’t get along with
his fatherFather’s moto- “to
dream is to be disappointed”
Father’s doubts made him more determined
Nicknames made by friend Guggi (Derek Rowan)
Both members of Lypton VillageBoys who formed a
band Gavin Friday (Fionan
Hanvey)-also a member Major support system
for Bono
Wanted to be an actor
Saw notice posted requesting musicians
Bono, David Evans (Edge), Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. became Feedback
Changed name to Hype and then U2
Lead singer of U2 since 1976
Singer, guitarist, and songwriter
Known for connecting with fans
Gave U2 good reputation involving, educating,
and showing great appreciation
Activist work comes from strong Christian faith
Worked in Ethiopia for World Vision• Live Aid
Performance 1985-worked in
Central America after damaging operations
1990s-campaigned with Greenpeace• against nuclear power
plant in England Rallies to end Third
World debt• Jubilee 2000
Works to end AIDS Cofounded
organizations to end poverty in Africa• 2002- DATA (Debt, Aid,
Trade, Africa)• 2004- ONE Campaign to
Make Poverty History
1989, 1990, and 1998-Won the Brit Phonographic Industry Award for International Group
2004-• Q Icon Award• Inducted into UK
Music Hall of Fame Multiple Grammies
2003-Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
2005- • included in TIME
Magazine’s “Persons of the Year”
• won the Free Your Mind Award at the MTV Europe Awards in Dublin For Jubilee 2000 project
I was born on January 29,
1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi.
I am known as “America’s Best Friend” and I
definitely live up to that title.
I will go down in history as one of
the most influential and inspiring
women that have ever lived.
I was sexually abused and molested by friends and
relatives of my mother.
In 2005, I was inducted into the Hall
of Fame for the National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People.
I was the youngest reporter and first African American woman to work at
WTVF-TV in Nashville.
My talk show is viewed on more than
200 television stations and is
shown in over 100 countries around the
world.
My Angel Network has raised over
$80,000,000 for charity programs.
I was the first African
American woman to become a billionaire.
Born January 29, 1954• Kosciusko, Mississippi
Raised by grandma on a farm
Age three- learned to read and recite• Spoke at her church
Age six- moved to Milwaukee to live with mother
Sexually abused• by friends and
relatives of mother Age 13-ran away Sent to a juvenile
detention center• denied because it
was full
Sent to Nashville to live with father• Very strict man• Made Oprah read a
book and write book reports every week
Looked towards reading for comfort
Age 17- hired by WVOL radio in Nashville
Age 19- became reporter of WTVF-TV in Nashville• Youngest reporter and
first African American woman at that station
Attended Tennessee State University• Majored in Performing
Arts and Speech Communications
Co-anchored Six O’Clock News at Baltimore’s WJZ-TV
Co-host of talk show People are Talking
1984- hosted AM Chicago• Number one talk
show locally
AM Chicago became The Oprah Winfrey Show• 1986- highest rated
talk show in history• First year made $125
million• Oprah received $30
million Began the Oprah Book
Club• Part of her talk show• Many books became
best sellers
1985- Starred in a movie called The Color Purple
1988- created her production studio• HARPO Studios• Third woman in
American film industry to own a studio
Co-founded Oxygen Media, Inc.
2000- founded O: The Oprah Magazine
Wanted to create a national database of child abusers• Inspired by her childhood
abuse experiences 1993- the “Oprah Bill” was
signed by President Clinton• Founded the database
Established the Family for Better Lives Foundation
2007- campaigned for Barack Obama• Attracted largest crowd in
primary season
2000- started giving "Use Your Life Award”
Raised over $80,000,000 for charity programs• All audience donations
go to nonprofit organizations
Worked for education for girls in South Africa
Donated to Hurricane Katrina victims
1988- international Radio and Television Society's "Broadcaster of the Year" Award
1998- TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century”
2002- The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
2007- Humanitarian Award from The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
Born around the same time
Had some type of behavioral problem as a child
Very intelligent Grew up without a
true mother figure Had a strict and
controlling father Believe that helping
other people is very important
Very generous and charitable
Won various humanitarian awards
Received an award from TIME Magazine
Known for works of charity and kindness
Involved and very successful in entertainment industry
Work will encourage other prominent people in society to be more charitable
Lived in different places• Bono- a suburb of
Ireland• Oprah- a farm in
Mississippi Influenced from
different people• Bono- kids he was
around Led to his band
• Oprah- more family oriented Led to speaking skills
Bono didn’t have much direction in life
Oprah knew what she wanted to do
Different types of media• Oprah- television, talk
show• Bono- music
Bono known more for music
Oprah known more for her generosity
Oprah Winfrey Accomplished more
than Bono• Bono did a lot but
mainly music• Oprah has her show,
book club, magazine, Angel Network, and studio
Probably has given more overall than Bono
Oprah has had to deal with more• Woman and a minority
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