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)
Videos 1 to 10 of 10.
0:18Distributed By Lyrick Studios (2001)
107 views
0:1735 Years of Magic Disneyland (2001)
89 views
0:18Paramount Home Video (2001)
45 views
0:26Universal Studios Home Video (2001)
15 views
0:08Bomp Productions (2001)
13 views
0:14Walt Disney Home Video (2001)
7 views
0:11Nick Jr. (2001)
5 views
0:17FBI Warning (2001)
5 views
0:19Warning Screen (2001)
5 views
0:07FBI Warning (2001)
1 viewsGuest appearances (110)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Whoopi Goldberg.
Guest appearances 73 to 96 of 110.
5:27âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Goes Silent After This Answer from Stephen A. Smith
Dave Rubin
66.8K views
7:04Whoopi Goldberg on the Pope Remembering Her and Accidentally Eating Cat Food
Seth Meyers
64.6K views
1:57Even 'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Is Stunned by Leslie Jones' Stupidity
Dave Rubin
64.2K views
4:33Whoopi Goldberg Has Mental Breakdown Over Trumpâs Deportation Plans! (live Rumble Time show)
Jimmy Dore
60.2K views
2:49Watch 'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Throw a Hissy Fit Over Musk's Twitter | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
59.5K views
3:56'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Gives the Most Pathetic Defense of Joe Biden | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
56.8K views
1:21Whoopi Goldberg Looks Idiotic Saying This Is Why People Can't Afford Gas | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
49.7K views
3:13Listen to the Fear in Whoopi Goldbergâs Voice on 'The View' as She Warns About Election Being Stolen
Dave Rubin
48.7K views
1:05Watch Whoopi Goldberg Shock Hosts & Crowd with Her Rudeness | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
46.2K views
0:55'The View's' Whoopi Goldberg Has Bizarre Interpretation of the Bible | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
45.9K views
5:31Resurfaced âThe Viewâ Clip That Whoopi Goldberg May Regret
Dave Rubin
43.9K views
0:56âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Doesn't Think Fat People Should Exercise
Dave Rubin
43.3K views
6:44Listen to the Fear in Whoopi Goldbergâs Voice on 'The View' as She Gives a Chilling Warning
Dave Rubin
43.1K views
3:42Whoopi Goldberg Shares Her Cherished Holiday Memories
Seth Meyers
35.1K views
1:16Whoopi Goldberg Will Come After You If You Mess with the Constitution
Seth Meyers
34.7K views
4:20Should Whoopi Goldberg Have Been Suspended From "The View"?
Broderick Dornell Smiley
30K views
0:59Whoopi Goldberg is now defending Big Pharma?!
Russell Brand
28.8K views
4:10Punishment for Whoopi Goldberg's Holocaust Comment on 'The View' Announced | DM CLIPS | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin
24.4K views
4:14âThe Viewâsâ Whoopi Goldberg Accidentally Reveals She's Worried About Dems Losing Midterms
Dave Rubin
21.9K views
1:11Kerry Washington admits she learned how to curse from Whoopi Goldberg
Seth Meyers
21.7K views
3:11Breaking! Whoopi Goldberg Suspended
Katie Halper
20.7K views
4:53Tyler Perry on Growing Up with Strong Women and Working with Whoopi Goldberg on Sister Act 3
Seth Meyers
18.2K views
4:43Why Whoopi Goldberg Was Probably Unbothered By Barbara Corcoranâs Diss | RSMS
Broderick Dornell Smiley
17.6K views
2:57Whoopi Goldberg Gets The Wrong Cue On "The View"?
Broderick Dornell Smiley
14.3K viewsChannels on this page: Dave Rubin, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Dore, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Russell Brand, Katie Halper
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.
