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)
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0:14Walt Disney Home Video (2001)
7 views
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 97 to 110 of 110.
51:46(9PM) Reacting To Whoopi Goldberg's Holocaust Comments With Historian Daniel Bessner
Katie Halper
13.4K views
1:12:53Whoopi Goldberg and Bob Discuss Why There’s Still Reason to Hope | Bob Saget
Bob Saget
11.7K views
2:20Raven-Symoné Tries To Pull Whoopi Goldberg Out Of The Closet
Broderick Dornell Smiley
11K views
20:46Whoopi Goldberg SUSPENDED and QUITTING The View!? She Bombed on Colbert! Chrissie Mayr Explains!
Chrissie Mayr
10.1K views
11:25JOHN PINETTE visits WHOOPI GOLDBERG The View 2008 THE LOST TAPES, PART 12
John Pinette
9K views
5:11Whoopi Goldberg Fan Explains Why The Holocaust WAS About Race
Katie Halper
8.4K views
0:56Whoopi Goldberg lied about Bakery
Adam Hunter
8.4K views
1:16:19Mayr In The Morning!!! Whoopi Goldberg Suspended From The View, Jeff Zucker resigns from CNN
Chrissie Mayr
5.6K views
2:34Why Whoopi Goldberg Missed The Season Premiere Of "The View"
Broderick Dornell Smiley
4.4K views
24:03Kritizálható-e egy azonos csatornán futó műsor? – Whoopi Goldberg rögtön megbánt önazonos pillanata
Puzsér Róbert
4.3K views
14:40Whoopi Goldberg VS Gina Carano! Apologies on Colbert? Tyler Fischer & Chrissie Mayr Discuss
Chrissie Mayr
4K views
24:23Whoopi Goldberg CAUGHT! Slanderous Claim on The View BACKFIRES! Chrissie Mayr on Holtemann’s Bakery
Chrissie Mayr
2.8K views
0:14If you call Whoopi Goldberg skinny...
Adam Yenser
1.8K views
1:27Impressionist Jim Meskimen Celebrity Fortune Cookie | 2020 | Day 46 | Whoopi Goldberg
Jim Meskimen
220 viewsChannels on this page: Katie Halper, Bob Saget, Broderick Dornell Smiley, Chrissie Mayr, John Pinette, Adam Hunter, Puzsér Róbert, Adam Yenser, Jim Meskimen
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.
