Whoopi Goldberg & her dubbing voice Regina Lemnitz

Caryn Elaine Johnson aka Whoopi Goldberg began her career in the 1980s as a stand-up comedian on the New York comedy scene. With her unique humor and unconventional personality, she quickly won the hearts of audiences and became a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry.

 

Goldberg broke through with her humor and social engagement in a male-dominated industry and championed equality and diversity. In addition to her successful film career, she is also known as the host of the popular talk show "The View", where she delights viewers with her smart opinions and sharp wit.

 

A passionate activist, she is committed to social justice, LGBTQ rights and education and is actively involved in various charities.

 

Whoopi Goldberg is known for her love of art and music. She is a talented painter and has presented her works in various exhibitions. She is also an avid musician.

 

Her breakthrough came in 1985 with her role in Steven Spielberg's film "The Color Purple", based on the novel of the same name by Alice Walker. Her impressive portrayal of the main character Celie earned her praise from critics and viewers alike and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

 

This success was followed by further outstanding roles in films such as "Ghost" (1990), for which she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, as well as "Sister Act" (1992) and its sequel "Sister Act 2: On a Divine Mission" (1993). These films cemented her reputation as a versatile actress with a wide range of talents.

 

61 awards & 98 nominations

 

In addition to the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Whoopi Goldberg was honored with a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album and received a Tony Award for her role in the Broadway play "Thoroughly Modern Millie". As host of the talk show "The View", Whoopi Goldberg has won several Emmy Awards and established herself as one of the leading personalities in television. 

We have listed some of her best and most famous films and series here:

 

2022: Till 

2020-2021: The Stand (TV series, 9 episodes)

2018: Instinct (TV series, 6 episodes)

2014: Top Five

2011: The Muppets

2011: A Little Bit of Heaven

2007: If I Had Known I Was a Genius

2003-2004: Whoopi (TV series, 19 episodes)

2003: Pauly Shore is Dead

2001: Just Call Me Claus (TV movie)

2001: Rat Race 

1999: The Deep End of the Ocean

1999: Alice in Wonderland (TV movie)

1998: A Knight in Camelot

1996: Ghosts of Mississippi

1996: Bogus

1996: The Associate

1996: Eddie

1995: Theodore Rex

1995: Moonlight & Valentino

1995: Boys On The Side

1994: Corrina, Corrina

1994: Star Trek Generations

1993: Made in America

1993: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit 

1992: Sarafina!

1990: Baghdad Cafe (TV series, 15 episodes)

1990: The Long Walk Home

1990: Ghost 

1989: Homer and Eddie

1988-1993: Star Trek: The Next Generation (television series, 28 episodes)

1988: Clara's Heart

1987: Fatal Beauty

1987: Burglar

1986: Jumpin' Jack Flash

1985: The Color Purple