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
