Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson; November 13, 1955) is an American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, and talk show host. Goldberg made her film debut in The Color Purple (1985) playing Celie, a mistreated black woman in the Deep South. She received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won her first Golden Globe Award for her role in the film. In 1990, she starred as Oda Mae Brown, a psychic helping a slain man (Patrick Swayze) find his killer in the blockbuster film Ghost. This performance …
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
299
Total TV Shows Credited
141
Gender
Female
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Birthdate
November 13, 1955
Also known as
Caryn Elaine Johnson
Whoopie Goldberg