In 1982, Whoopi first broke out into Hollywood when she appeared in 1982’s Citizen: I’m Not Losing My Mind, I’m Giving It Away. The New York City-born actress changed her name from Caryn Elaine... Whoopi Goldberg was born as Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, to Emma and Robert James Johnson in Manhattan. Her mother was a nurse and a teacher while her father served as a clergyman. Whoopi Goldberg's breakout role came in 1985 when she starred in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Alice Walker's novel, "The Color Purple". Her powerful performance as Celie, a young African-American woman facing immense hardships, resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike.
Whoopi Goldberg's breakout role came in 1985 when she starred in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Alice Walker's novel, "The Color Purple". Her powerful performance as Celie, a young African-American woman facing immense hardships, resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. Goldberg was born Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, in New York City. Goldberg and her older brother, Clyde, were raised by their mother, Emma, in a housing project in the... Whoopi Goldberg was born Caryn E. Johnson in New York City around 1955 (some reports say 1949 or 1950), the first of Emma Johnson's two children. Her father abandoned the family, and Goldberg's mother worked at several different jobs, including as a nurse and teacher. She began performing at age eight with a children’s theater group and later, as a young adult, went on to perform in the choruses of Broadway shows. She moved to California in 1974 and soon became active in the theater community there, as well as establishing a presence as a stand-up comedian. Whoopi Goldberg is back on The View after missing three episodes due to an intense bout of the flu. "Hello, hello, hello! Welcome to The View!"the 69-year-old EGOT winner greeted the audience on ...
Whoopi Goldberg was born Caryn E. Johnson in New York City around 1955 (some reports say 1949 or 1950), the first of Emma Johnson's two children. Her father abandoned the family, and Goldberg's mother worked at several different jobs, including as a nurse and teacher. She began performing at age eight with a children’s theater group and later, as a young adult, went on to perform in the choruses of Broadway shows. She moved to California in 1974 and soon became active in the theater community there, as well as establishing a presence as a stand-up comedian. Whoopi Goldberg is back on The View after missing three episodes due to an intense bout of the flu. "Hello, hello, hello! Welcome to The View!"the 69-year-old EGOT winner greeted the audience on ... She's released many children's books, including Alice and Whoopi's Big Book of Manners. Whoopi, her daughter, Alexandrea Martin, and two of Whoopi's three grandchildren attend the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.