About Whoopi Goldberg
Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg, is an American actor, comedian, author, and television personality, and one of the entertainers to receive the EGOT, consisting of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. Born in Manhattan and raised in a public housing project, she began her career on stage with a series of one-woman shows, and a recording of her Broadway show Whoopi Goldberg won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album, making her the first Black female comedian to win the award. She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for The Color Purple (1985) and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Ghost (1990). Her films include Sister Act (1992) and The Lion King (1994). Since 2007 she has co-hosted and moderated the daytime talk show The View, and she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2010.
Videos (10)
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0:18Distributed By Lyrick Studios (2001)
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0:1735 Years of Magic Disneyland (2001)
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0:18Paramount Home Video (2001)
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0:26Universal Studios Home Video (2001)
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0:08Bomp Productions (2001)
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0:14Walt Disney Home Video (2001)
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0:11Nick Jr. (2001)
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0:17FBI Warning (2001)
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0:19Warning Screen (2001)
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0:07FBI Warning (2001)
1 viewsGuest appearances (110)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Whoopi Goldberg.
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0:54Crowd Stunned as âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Tells Struggling Americans to Stop Complaining
Dave Rubin
2.1M views
0:59Whoopi Goldberg Has a Plan to Stop Fox News | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
1.9M views
0:59Will 'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Be Forced to Apologize for This Slander?
Dave Rubin
1.2M views
0:57âThe Viewâsâ Co-Host Canât Hide Her Laugh During Whoopi Goldbergâs Insane Lie
Dave Rubin
1.1M views
7:33CNNâs Jeff Zucker Resigns & Whoopi Goldberg Is Suspended from âThe Viewâ | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
875.4K views
42:51Whoopi Goldbergâs Trump Past Gets Exposed & She Is Furious
Dave Rubin
700.7K views
0:43Whoopi Goldberg Gets Annoyed as Co-Host Proves Her Wrong w/ Facts | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
647.9K views
1:07Crowd Shocked as âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Gives Her Plan for Trump Voters
Dave Rubin
628.3K views
1:19:35Listen to the Fear in Whoopi Goldbergâs Voice on 'The View' as She Gives a Chilling Warning
Dave Rubin
625.3K views
53:21Crowd Shocked as âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Gives Her Real Opinion of Trump Voters
Dave Rubin
548.5K views
0:57Watch Whoopi Goldberg Have A TEMPER TANTRUM About Twitter | DM CLIPS | RUBIN REPORT
Dave Rubin
479.7K views
5:30Roseanne Barr Threatens To âKnock Outâ Whoopi Goldberg! (Live Rumble Time Show)
Jimmy Dore
476.3K views
2:04'The View's' New Co-Host Shocks Whoopi Goldberg in Her First Appearance | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
466.8K views
0:56Is 'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Risking Libel w/ This Lie? | Direct Message | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
439.4K views
3:16Crowd Stunned as âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Tells Struggling Americans to Stop Complaining
Dave Rubin
437.1K views
11:00Listen to âThe Viewâ Crowd Gasp as Whoopi Goldberg Reveals How Clueless She Is About AI
Dave Rubin
414.4K views
0:55âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Embarrasses Herself by Saying This Out Loud
Dave Rubin
372.3K views
1:47'The View' Cuts to Commercial When Whoopi Goldberg Discusses Sex Life | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
358.2K views
2:16Will 'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Be Forced to Apologize for This Slander? | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
343.3K views
8:33Did Whoopi Goldberg's Holocaust Remarks on Colbert Make Things Even Worse? | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
324.7K views
2:18Watch Whoopi Goldberg Get Annoyed as Co-Host Reads Facts Proving Her Wrong | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
317K views
0:42Crowd Shocked as âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Gives Her Plan for Trump Voters
Dave Rubin
296.7K views
1:52'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Stirs Outrage After Suggesting This Sick Idea | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
295.7K views
20:35Whoopi Goldberg Melts Down Over Bill Maher & Covid
Jimmy Dore
288.4K viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Dore
Frequently asked questions
What is Whoopi Goldberg's real name?
Whoopi Goldberg is the professional name of Caryn Elaine Johnson, who was born in Manhattan on November 13, 1955.
Is Whoopi Goldberg an EGOT winner?
Yes. Whoopi Goldberg is one of the entertainers who have received the EGOT, which consists of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award.
How did Whoopi Goldberg start her career?
She began on stage with a series of one-woman shows. A recording of her Broadway show Whoopi Goldberg won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album, making her the first Black female comedian to win it.
What awards did Whoopi Goldberg win for acting?
She won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for The Color Purple (1985) and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Ghost (1990).
What other films is Whoopi Goldberg known for?
Her films include Sister Act from 1992 and The Lion King from 1994.
Since when has Whoopi Goldberg hosted The View?
Whoopi Goldberg has co-hosted and moderated the daytime talk show The View since 2007.
Did Whoopi Goldberg receive the Mark Twain Prize?
Yes, Whoopi Goldberg received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2010.
