Best known as Celie in The Color Purple, Oda Mae Brown in Ghost, and Guinan in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Films
- Sister Act 2: Back in the HabitDeloris Van Cartier / Sister Mary Clarence1993
- Sister ActDeloris Van Cartier / Sister Mary Clarence1992
- GhostOda Mae Brown1990
- The Color PurpleCelie Harris Johnson1985
TV shows
- The ViewCo-host / Moderator2007–
- Star Trek: The Next GenerationGuinan1988–1993
- The Lion GuardMuhimu (voice)2016–2019
- The StandMother Abagail Freemantle1994
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About Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg is an American actor, comedian and television host who rose to fame in the 1980s. She is one of the few entertainers to have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Her career spans film, television and stage, with iconic roles in both comedy and drama.
FAQs
What is Whoopi Goldberg’s real name?
Her birth name is Caryn Elaine Johnson. She adopted the stage name Whoopi Goldberg in the early 1980s.
Has Whoopi Goldberg won an Oscar?
Yes, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Oda Mae Brown in Ghost (1990).
Is Whoopi Goldberg in the Star Trek universe?
Yes, she played Guinan, the enigmatic bartender, in Star Trek: The Next Generation and also appeared in two Star Trek films.
How long has Whoopi Goldberg been on The View?
She joined The View as a co-host in 2007 and has served as moderator for many years, making her one of the longest-serving hosts.
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