Born Name:  Caryn Elaine Johnson

Born Date:  November 13, 1955

Born Place:  New York City

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Occupations:  Actor, comedian, author, television personality

Brief Biography:  Whoopi Goldberg is renowned as one of the few entertainers to win an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony). She gained fame for her one-woman shows, starred in The Color Purple (1985), won an Oscar for Ghost (1990), and has been a co-host of The View since 2007.

Key Facts and Career Highlights:
Early Life & Career: She began acting at age eight, eventually performing on Broadway in Whoopi Goldberg (1984–1985), which won a Grammy.
Film Stardom: Her film debut was a lead role in The Color Purple, followed by successful roles in Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986), Ghost (1990, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress), and Sister Act (1992).
EGOT Status: She is the first Black woman to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
Television & Hosting: She has been a moderator on ABC's The View since 2007 and hosted the Academy Awards four times (1994, 1996, 1999, 2002).

Advocacy &
Personal Life: She is an advocate for UNICEF, education, and dyslexia research.
Goldberg has also been involved in activism, including work for the LGBT community, and has published several books.