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      • Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (/ ˈwʊpi /), is an American actor, comedian, author, and television personality. The recipient of numerous accolades, she is one of few people to receive an Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Academy Award, and Tony Award, collectively known as the EGOT.
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  2. For her role as an eccentric psychic in the romantic fantasy film Ghost (1990), she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a second Golden Globe Award. She starred in the comedy Sister Act (1992) and its sequel Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), becoming the highest-paid actress at the time.

  3. Jul 17, 2024 · Quick Facts: Who Is Whoopi Goldberg? Whoopi Goldberg starred in a popular one-woman production in 1983, and in 1985 she won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording. That same year,...

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  4. Whoopi Goldberg. Actress: Ghost. Whoopi Goldberg was born Caryn Elaine Johnson in the Chelsea section of Manhattan on November 13, 1955. Her mother, Emma (Harris), was a teacher and a nurse, and her father, Robert James Johnson, Jr., was a clergyman.

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  5. Oct 19, 2024 · Whoopi Goldberg, American comedian and actress whose work ranged from dramatic leading roles to controversial comedic performances. Her notable movies included The Color Purple (1985) and Ghost (1990). She also cohosted the TV talk show The View.

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  6. Whoopi Goldberg was at her most famous in the early 1990s, making regular appearances on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). She admitted to being a huge fan of the original Star Trek (1966) series and jumped at the opportunity to star in "Star Trek: The Next Generation".

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  7. Feb 1, 2022 · Whoopi Goldberg is a famous actor, comedian, and talk show host who has won multiple awards and starred in films like The Color Purple and Ghost. Learn about her real name, ancestry, marriages, daughter, and more.

  8. Whoopi Goldberg is one of Americas most successful screen and stage stars. She’s one of the rare performers who can claim to be an EGOT, winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and...

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