Whoopi Goldberg, born Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, in Manhattan, New York, is an acclaimed American actress, comedian, author, and television personality
. She is one of the few entertainers to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Academy Award (Oscar), and Tony Award, collectively known as the EGOT
. Goldberg began her career with a one-woman show called Spook Show in 1983, which later moved to Broadway under her name, earning her a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
. Her breakthrough film role was in Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple (1985), for which she received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award
. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Ghost (1990), along with another Golden Globe
. She gained widespread popularity with the comedy Sister Act (1992) and its sequel, becoming one of the highest-paid actresses at the time
. Goldberg has also appeared in films such as Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Soapdish (1991), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), and Till (2022), and lent her voice to animated films like The Lion King (1994) and Toy Story 3 (2010)
. Beyond film, Goldberg has been a prominent figure on television, including regular appearances on Star Trek: The Next Generation and hosting roles at the Academy Awards
. She is known for her socially conscious and outspoken personality and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts
. In summary, Whoopi Goldberg is a multi-talented and highly decorated entertainer recognized for her contributions to film, television, and comedy over a career spanning more than four decades
