Age | 68 |
Birthday | 13 November, 1955 |
Birthplace | Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA |
Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Black |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actress |
Claim to Fame | her roles as Celie Johnson in the 1985 epic coming-of-age period drama film The Color Purple and Oda Mae Brown in the 1990 romantic fantasy film Ghost, and for co-hosting and moderating the ABC daytime talk show The View since 2007 |
Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (), is an American actor, comedian, author and television personality. A recipient of numerous accolades, she is one of 18 entertainers to win the EGOT, which includes an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. In 2001, she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.