Whoopi Goldberg

Caryn Elaine Johnson, widely recognized as Whoopi Goldberg, was born on November 13, 1955. She is a multifaceted American talent, excelling as an actor, comedian, author, and television personality. Goldberg's illustrious career has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious EGOT status, having won an Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Academy Award, and Tony Award. In 2001, she was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, solidifying her place in the entertainment industry.

Goldberg's journey began on stage in 1983 with her groundbreaking one-woman show, Spook Show, which later transitioned to Broadway as Whoopi Goldberg from 1984 to 1985. Her film career took off in 1985 with her powerful portrayal of Celie in Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple, earning her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. She further captivated audiences with her role as an eccentric psychic in the 1990 romantic fantasy film Ghost, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the second African-American woman to achieve this honor.

Throughout her career, Goldberg has starred in a variety of films, including Sister Act (1992) and its sequel Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), where she became the highest-paid actress of her time. Her impressive filmography also includes notable titles such as Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Clara's Heart (1988), and Girl, Interrupted (1999). Additionally, she lent her voice to iconic characters in animated classics like The Lion King (1994) and Toy Story 3 (2010).

On stage, Goldberg has made her mark in Broadway revivals, including Stephen Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. As a producer, she won a Tony Award for the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie and received a nomination for the stage adaptation of Sister Act in 2011. On television, she is well-known for her role as Guinan in Star Trek: The Next Generation and has been a co-host and moderator on the daytime talk show The View since 2007, winning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host.