Whoopi Goldberg: egot winner~~One of the few individuals to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.

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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