Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson, November 13, 1955),[1] is an Am… Read Full Bio ↴Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson, November 13, 1955),[1] is an American actress, comedian and radio DJ.
She made her performing debut at age eight with the Helena Rubinstein Children's Theatre at the Hudson Guild. After dropping out of high school, she found work as a summer camp counselor, and in the choruses of the Broadway shows Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar and Pippin.
In 1983 the legendary director Mike Nichols saw her perform and, the following year, presented her on Broadway in a one-woman show of her own creation. The show was an enormous success, and brought her to the attention of Steven Spielberg, who cast her in the leading role in his film of Alice Walker's The Color Purple. Making her film debut in this coveted role instantly established her as one of Hollywood's leading actresses. Her performance in Ghost won her an Academy Award. She followed this with memorable performances in the box-office smash Sister Act and the critically acclaimed Robert Altman film, The Player. Her other film credits include Made In America; Corinna, Corinna; Star Trek: Generations and Boys on the Side. In addition to her acting roles, Whoopi Goldberg has hosted her own television talk show and has earned rave reviews for hosting the annual Academy Awards telecast.
Goldberg is one of only ten individuals who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award, counting Daytime Emmy Awards. She is the second African American female performer to win an Academy Award for acting (the first being Hattie McDaniel); she has also won two Golden Globe Awards.
She made her performing debut at age eight with the Helena Rubinstein Children's Theatre at the Hudson Guild. After dropping out of high school, she found work as a summer camp counselor, and in the choruses of the Broadway shows Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar and Pippin.
In 1983 the legendary director Mike Nichols saw her perform and, the following year, presented her on Broadway in a one-woman show of her own creation. The show was an enormous success, and brought her to the attention of Steven Spielberg, who cast her in the leading role in his film of Alice Walker's The Color Purple. Making her film debut in this coveted role instantly established her as one of Hollywood's leading actresses. Her performance in Ghost won her an Academy Award. She followed this with memorable performances in the box-office smash Sister Act and the critically acclaimed Robert Altman film, The Player. Her other film credits include Made In America; Corinna, Corinna; Star Trek: Generations and Boys on the Side. In addition to her acting roles, Whoopi Goldberg has hosted her own television talk show and has earned rave reviews for hosting the annual Academy Awards telecast.
Goldberg is one of only ten individuals who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award, counting Daytime Emmy Awards. She is the second African American female performer to win an Academy Award for acting (the first being Hattie McDaniel); she has also won two Golden Globe Awards.
Get Up Offa That Thing / Dancing in the Street
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough Listen baby, ain't no mountain high, Ain't no valley low,…
Ball of Confusion People movin' out, people movin' in. Why, because of the col…
Be Prepared I never thought hyenas essential They're crude and unspeakab…
I Will Follow Him I will follow Him Follow Him wherever He may go And near…
My Guy Nothing you could say could tear me away from my…
Shout Shout Shout Let it all out These are the things I can do…
The Lounge Medley Heat wave Heat wave Whenever I'm with you Something in…
You Got It Every time I look into your loving eyes I see a…
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1:38 damn her faceπ€£π€£
@dap1889
Classic , Made me wanna be a nun
@dillinghamfilm
Hahahaha. I was ready to go a convent block party for real
@rbeygarcia
Whoop is cray cray! LMAO
@NephronOsidian
I love the James Brown imitation!
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@KrittersCorner56
Loving your James Brown impression Whoop
@joefran4
I've always loved this part :)