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Whoopi Goldberg
Caryn Elaine Johnson
American actress, comedian, author and television personality.
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Statements about
Whoopi Goldberg
Sex or Gender
Female
Occupation
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Television Actor
Film Actor
Radio Personality
Singer-Songwriter
Singer
Writer
Novelist
Voice Actor
Talk Show Host
Character Actor
Stage Actor
Children's Writer
Comedian
Film Producer
Television Presenter
Screenwriter
Theatrical Producer
Manufacturer
Television Producer
Composer
Actor
Film Director
Country of Citizenship
United States
Place of Birth
New York City
Located in the Administrative Territorial Entity
:
New York
Country
:
United States
Image
Date of Birth
11/13/1955
Child
Alex Martin
Instance Of
Human
Award Received
20 items
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
(3/25/1991)
For Work
:
Ghost
Statement Is Subject Of
:
63rd Academy Awards
Point in Time
:
3/25/1991
Theatre World Award
(1985)
Point in Time
:
1985
Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
(2001)
Point in Time
:
2001
Golden Globe Awards
(1986)
Point in Time
:
1986
Crystal Award
(2001)
Point in Time
:
2001
Honorary Doctor of Brandeis University
Drama Desk Awards
Emmy Award
Grammy Awards
Tony Awards
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Drama League Award
Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
(1993)
Point in Time
:
1993
GLAAD Vanguard Award
(1999)
Point in Time
:
1999
Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
(1986)
Point in Time
:
1986
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
(1990)
For Work
:
Ghost
Statement Is Subject Of
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44th British Academy Film Awards
Point in Time
:
1990
Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress
(1991)
For Work
:
Ghost
Statement Is Subject Of
:
17th Saturn Awards
Point in Time
:
1991
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host
(2009)
For Work
:
The View
Statement Is Subject Of
:
36th Daytime Emmy Awards
Point in Time
:
2009
Disney Legends
(2017)
Point in Time
:
2017
Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award
(1991)
Point in Time
:
1991
Nominated For
Academy Award for Best Actress
(2/4/1986)
For Work
:
The Color Purple
Statement Is Subject Of
:
58th Academy Awards
Point in Time
:
2/4/1986
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
(2/13/1991)
For Work
:
Ghost
Statement Is Subject Of
:
63rd Academy Awards
Point in Time
:
2/13/1991
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress
(1989)
For Work
:
The Telephone
Statement Is Subject Of
:
9th Golden Raspberry Awards
Point in Time
:
1989
Position Held
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Commons Gallery
Whoopi Goldberg
Ethnic Group
African Americans
Given Name
Caryn
Object of Statement Has Role
:
Name at Birth
Series Ordinal
:
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Q2646814
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Name at Birth
Series Ordinal
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Whoopi
Object of Statement Has Role
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Stage Name
Named After
:
Flatulence
Unnamed
:
bug: P3938
Name in Native Language
Whoopi Goldberg
Object of Statement Has Role
:
Stage Name
IPA Transcription
:
/ˈwʊpi/
Start of Work Period
1981
Birth Name
Caryn Elaine Johnson
Filmography
Whoopi Goldberg on Screen and Stage
Educated At
New York University
Washington Irving High School
HB Studio
Languages Spoken, Written or Signed
English
Record Label
MCA Records
Instrument
Voice
Member of Political Party
Democratic Party
Employer
UNICEF
Handedness
Left-Handedness
Named After
Whoopee Cushion
Applies to Name of Subject
:
Whoopi Goldberg
Applies to Name of Object
:
whoopee cushion
Described by Source
Notable Black American Women
Pseudonym
Whoopi Goldberg
Object of Statement Has Role
:
Stage Name
Notable Work
The Color Purple
(1985)
Name of the Character Role
:
Celine Johnson
Point in Time
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1985
Ghost
(1990)
Name of the Character Role
:
Oda Mae Brown
Point in Time
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1990
Sister Act
(1992)
Name of the Character Role
:
Deloris Van Cartier
Name of the Character Role
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Sister Mary Clarence
Point in Time
:
1992
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
(1993)
Name of the Character Role
:
Deloris Van Cartier
Name of the Character Role
:
Sister Mary Clarence
Point in Time
:
1993
The Whoopi Goldberg Show
(1992 - 1993)
Start Time
:
1992
End Time
:
1993
Hollywood Squares
(1998 - 2002)
Character Role
:
Self
Object Named As
:
center square
Start Time
:
1998
End Time
:
2002
Call Me Claus
(2001)
Name of the Character Role
:
Lucy Cullin
Point in Time
:
2001
The View
(2007 - )
Start Time
:
2007
Genre
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Political Satire
News Satire
Observational Comedy
Black Comedy
Musical Comedy
Deadpan
Insult Comedy
Character Comedy
Satire
Surreal Humour
Net Worth
45,000,000 United States dollar
(2011)
Point in Time
:
2011
Height
165 centimetre
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black Hair
Religion or Worldview
Catholicism
Plaque Image
Medical Condition
Dyslexia
Audio
Unmarried Partner
Frank Langella
(1995 - 2000)
Start Time
:
1995
End Time
:
2000
Wears
Horn-Rimmed Glasses
Family Name
Johnson
Object of Statement Has Role
:
Name at Birth
Goldberg
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Stage Name
Unnamed
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bug: P3938
Spouse
Alvin Martin
(1973 - 1979)
Start Time
:
1973
End Time
:
1979
David Claessen
(1986 - 1988)
Start Time
:
1986
End Time
:
1988
Lyle Trachtenberg
(1994 - 1995)
Start Time
:
1994
End Time
:
1995
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