Who is the best journalist or TV presenter turned actor?

Talk show legends, news anchors, and media personalities who stepped into scripted roles — from Oscar-nominated performances to iconic film cameos. Who owned the screen beyond the newsdesk?

1

Oprah Winfrey

Talk show queen who earned an Oscar nomination for The Color Purple and starred in Selma and Beloved.

2

Howard Stern

Shock jock radio host who starred as himself in the 1997 biographical film Private Parts.

3

Jerry Springer

Former news anchor and talk show host who starred in the film Ringmaster and made many cameos.

4

Larry King

Legendary CNN interviewer who made cameos in dozens of films including Ghostbusters and Bee Movie.

5

Anderson Cooper

CNN anchor who appeared as himself in Batman v Superman and various TV shows.

6

Tyra Banks

Supermodel turned TV host of America's Next Top Model who acted in Coyote Ugly and Life-Size.

7

Ryan Seacrest

Radio and TV host who made cameos in Knocked Up, New Year's Eve, and various sitcoms.

8

Regis Philbin

Beloved TV host who voiced roles in Shrek the Third and made cameos in numerous films.

9

Katie Couric

News anchor who made memorable cameos in Seinfeld, Zoolander, and Shark Tale.

10

Geraldo Rivera

Investigative journalist who appeared as himself in numerous films and TV series.

11

Martha Stewart

Lifestyle guru and TV host who appeared in Bad Moms Christmas and various comedy cameos.

12

David Letterman

Legendary late-night host who made cameos in Beavis and Butt-Head Do America and Cabin Boy.

13

James Corden

British TV presenter and Late Late Show host who acted in Into the Woods, Cats, and Begin Again.

14

Piers Morgan

British journalist and TV presenter who made cameo appearances in Entourage and Iron Man 3 promotional content.