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Birth Name: Caryn Elaine Johnson
- Birth Date: November 13, 1955
- Birthplace: Chelsea, New York City, USA
- Multi-talented: Actor, comedian, author, television host
- EGOT Winner: One of the few individuals to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.
- Notable Films:
- The Color Purple
- Ghost
- Sister Act
- Star Trek: Generations
- How Stella Got Her Groove Back
- Television:
- Co-host of the talk show The View
- Star Trek: The Next Generation
Career Highlights
- Early Life: Raised in a New York City housing project, Whoopi's career began in theatre and with improv groups in California.
- Stand-up Comedy: Her one-woman show featuring the character Moms Mabley gained attention and led to film roles.
- The Color Purple: Her breakout performance in Steven Spielberg's film earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination.
- Ghost: Whoopi's portrayal of the eccentric psychic Oda Mae Brown won her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Sister Act: Her successful leading role solidified her position as a major comedic force.
- The View: Goldberg has been a co-host on this popular talk show since 2007.
- Other Facts
- Goldberg is an outspoken advocate for human rights and social issues.
- She has been married three times and has one daughter, Alex Martin