Whoopi Goldberg
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1955-11-13
    • Born Place: New York City, New York, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Caryn Elaine Johnson, Whoopie Goldberg, 烏比·戈德堡, ووپی گُلدبرگ

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, in New York City) is an iconic American actress, comedian, author, producer, and television personality, celebrated for her versatility and influential presence in entertainment. She broke onto the scene in the mid‑1980s with her one‑woman stage show The Spook Show, which transferred to Broadway in 1984. The show won her a Grammy for Best Comedy Album and led directly to her breakout film debut in Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple (1985), earning her a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination. Her portrayal of Oda Mae Brown in the supernatural romance Ghost (1990) won her the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress—the performance also secured a BAFTA and a Comedy Award. Other memorable film roles include Sister Act, The Lion King, Toy Story 3, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and family favorites like Made in America. Goldberg achieved EGOT status—winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards—making her the first Black woman to do so. Her Emmy wins span her stand-up, acting, and her influence as moderator on The View, which she joined in 2007 and remains a key voice on today. On television, she’s known for roles like Guinan in Star Trek: The Next Generation, her sitcom Whoopi (2003–04), and recurring parts in The View, Harlem, Godfather of Harlem, and Star Trek: Picard. She also voices characters in animations such as Luck and My Father’s Dragon. Recent highlights include co-founding the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN), securing a global broadcast deal for Australia’s Super Netball across 65+ countries , and starring as Miss Hannigan in the 2024–25 stage production of Annie at Madison Square Garden. Her memoir Bits & Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me explores her upbringing in NYC projects, the loss of her mother and brother, and personal struggles with addiction—revealing candid reflections on family, resilience, and identity. At 69, Whoopi Goldberg continues to shape culture through her creative work, activism, and trailblazing legacy—both on screen and beyond.

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