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.
Guest appearances 49 to 72 of 110.
2:44Watch âThe Viewâs' Whoopi Goldbergâs Face When Conservative Puts Her in Her Place
Dave Rubin
169.1K views
1:53Listen to the Fear in Whoopi Goldbergâs Voice on 'The View' as She Gives a Chilling Warning
Dave Rubin
169.1K views
1:22'The View's" Whoopi Goldberg Might Actually Be Right About This | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
168.1K views
15:01Whoopi Goldberg Suspended After Non-Apology
Jimmy Dore
157.2K views
24:58'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Loses It While Defending Nancy Pelosi | Direct Message | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
139.5K views
1:00:29'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Just Had Her All-Time Dumbest Moment | Direct Message | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
137.1K views
0:43'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Just Had Her All-Time Dumbest Moment
Dave Rubin
136.6K views
2:04âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Wants This CEO Punished for Criticizing the Government
Dave Rubin
135.4K views
0:55PAINFUL! Whoopi Goldberg Embarrasses Herself w/ Drag Queens | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
133.4K views
14:29Wir treffen den Papst, Jimmy Fallon, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Torsten Sträter uvm
Hazel Brugger
132.2K views
30:30âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Shares Her Insulting Theory on Black Republicans
Dave Rubin
125.2K views
4:31'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Seems Confused by Real World Consequences | ROUNDTABLE | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
117.9K views
53:41âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Humiliates Herself Begging This Guest to Run for President
Dave Rubin
115.1K views
26:46'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Lashes Out at Bill Maher's COVID Sanity | Direct Message | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
114.6K views
1:26Watch âThe Viewâs' Whoopi Goldbergâs Face When Conservative Puts Her in Her Place
Dave Rubin
102.2K views
2:46âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Refuses to Take the Blame for Her Actions
Dave Rubin
101.7K views
0:50'The View' Cuts to Commercial When Whoopi Goldberg Discusses Sex Life
Dave Rubin
99.1K views
1:57âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldbergâs Tell Viewers to Not Trust Their Lying Eyes
Dave Rubin
98.6K views
7:00Whoopi Goldberg Goes On Bat-Sh*t Mental Rant Defending Biden.
Jimmy Dore
87.6K views
4:05'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Calls for TV Host to Be Arrested for Treason | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
87.5K views
53:41âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Freaks Out
Dave Rubin
85.5K views
3:51Whoopi Goldberg Shocks Crowd By Supporting Sexist Remarks of Don Lemon | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
75K views
5:52Annette Bening on Training for Nyad and Her Post-Oscars Dinner with Whoopi Goldberg
Seth Meyers
74K views
5:49'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Has An Epic Tirade Over Supreme Court Leak | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
73.5K viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Jimmy Dore, Hazel Brugger, Seth Meyers
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.
