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Whoopi Goldberg is an acclaimed EGOT winner (Emmy, Grammy, Academy & Tony Awards) in comedy, acting, writing and TV.
Whoopi Goldberg is an American actor, comedian, and television host. She has distinguished herself as one of the most successful female comedians in history and is also widely admired for her impressive list of acting credits. Goldberg is best known for her award-winning performance in the 1985 film "The Color Purple" and for her long-running role on the popular daytime talk show "The View".
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Whoopi Goldberg is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On November 13, 1955, Whoopi Goldberg was born in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Spook Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>Whoopi begins performing her one-woman show “The Spook Show” which later will be renamed to “Whoopi Goldberg.”</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Broadway Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Makes her Broadway debut in a production of “Mama, I Want to Sing.”</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Film Debut in Jumpin' Jack Flash</div><div class='timeline-text'>Makes her film debut in the movie “Jumpin' Jack Flash” starring opposite of then husband David Claessen.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Best Actress Oscar</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wins an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in “Ghost.” </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins The View</div><div class='timeline-text'>Joins the ABC daytime talk show “The View” as its newest moderator.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes Host of The View</div><div class='timeline-text'>Becomes the official host of “The View” after being with the show for 11 years.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First African-American to Win a Best Supporting Actress Oscar</h3><p class='facts-text'>Whoopi Goldberg was the first African-American actress to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1990, for her performance in Ghost.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Made Broadway History</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2002, Whoopi Goldberg became the first woman in 50 years to receive a Tony Award nomination for Best Musical for her role in Thoroughly Modern Millie.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Founded the Whoopi & Maya Medical Cannabis Company</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2016, Whoopi Goldberg co-founded a medical cannabis company called Whoopi & Maya, which produces cannabis products specifically designed for women.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has Hosted the Oscars 4 Times</h3><p class='facts-text'>Whoopi Goldberg has hosted the Oscars four times - 1994, 1996, 1999 and 2002 - making her the most frequent female host of the Academy Awards.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was Inspired by Moms Mabley</h3><p class='facts-text'>Whoopi Goldberg was inspired to become a comedian after seeing a performance by legendary stand-up comic Moms Mabley in her home town of New York City.</p></div></div>
Whoopi Goldberg is an American actress, comedian, author, and television host who was born on November 13, 1955, and is currently 67. She is best known for her roles in films such as "The Color Purple," "Ghost," "Sister Act," and "The View," as well as for her vocal acting work in animated films such as "Toy Story 3" and "Fantasia 2000."
Whoopi Goldberg has an estimated net worth of $60M. She is well-known for her career as an actress, comedian, author, and television personality. Her wealth comes from her successful film and television appearances, book royalties, business ventures, and other investments.
