Whoopi Goldberg | Biography, Movies, The View, EGOT, Oscar, & Facts
Whoopi Goldberg, original name Caryn Elaine Johnson, (born November 13, 1955, New York, New York, U.S.), American comedian, actress, and producer who was an accomplished performer with a repertoire that ranged from dramatic leading roles to controversial comedic performances. She also garnered attention as a cohost of the TV talk show The View. Goldberg was the first Black woman to win all four major North American entertainment awards (EGOT: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony). Goldberg spent her early years in a Manhattan housing project. She began performing at age eight with a children’s the...
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