Whoopi Goldberg

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Biography

Recent Role:
Host (2007-) on The View
Gender:
Female
Born:
11-13-1955
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, U.S.A.
Birth Name:
Caryn Elaine Johnson
AKA:
Da Whoop
Whoopi Goldberg is one of just four actresses, and ten people all together, to win Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards (a.k.a. the quadruple crown of acting) for her work in film, television, recordings and theater, also winning Golden Globe Awards, as well. She is also equally well-known for her tireless humanitarian efforts on behalf of children, the homeless, human rights, education, substance abuse and fight AIDS, and numerous other causes.

Born and raised in New York City, Goldberg began working in theater and improvisation in San Diego and San Francisco, where she

More performed with the Blake Street Hawkeyes theater troupe. It was there that she created the gallery of characters that became The Spook Show, and later evolved into her breakthrough hit show on Broadway that yielded a Grammy Award-winning album.

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    10 Perfect
    love your boots that you had on during the show that aired 1/19/10 Keep on being yourself In my opinion your the best host on the view no drama just the facts and you also make them fun!
    love watchng you please dont ever change!
    cheryl beck hide show

    love your boots that you had on during the show that aired 1/19/10
    Keep on being yourself In my opinion your the best host on the view no drama just the facts and you also make them fun!
    well i really dont have anything else to say but guess i have to type 100 words in order to send this...lets see well, i have a son 18yrs old and i can trully say i dont just love him i really like him he is fun to hang with..now his father another story...DIVORCE!!! :)
    woopie I love watchng you please dont ever change!

    cheryl beck
    chalotte, nc

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    Outstanding actress and co host on the View hide show

    Whoppie is one of the most talented woman in the entertainment world. She is down to earth and follows through logically on matters she feels need our attention. I always know I will get a new and interesting perspective on everyday life. As a co host on the View she is able to keep control over the conversation and bring it to a logical resolution. I know Whoopie supports causes that may not be popular with many Americans but unless these items are discussed and acted upon you may find our liberties and freedom will be compromised. I know I don't want that to happen any more than you do. You go girl!!!

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    A very interesting person. hide show

    I think that Whoopi Goldberg is very unique. She is full of charisma and she seems to be a nice person off camera. I think she is a really good actress and has been a really good talk show host as well. The thing what stands out about her is the fact that she never changes who she is as a person. Every time you see her, she is the same person she was 10 or 15 years ago. Even 20 years from now, she will be the same person. She is funny and can really keep an audience entertained. She is basically a one person show. Thank you.

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    10 Perfect
    Best there is!! hide show

    You are the greatest Person on TV. I have admired your courage since I found out how hard you work to get where you are today. I remember when I heard your story on television and how you became a star. Ever since then I watched all your movies and shows.

    I was brought up in an African Orthodox Church and I am Caucasian. The whole time I was brought up with no color in my world. I am 47 years old and it burned me to hear on TV this morning that some newscaster was talking to an African American woman, she was looking at pictures of the 44 Presidents and his statement was, "You know that 2 of them owned slaves", I was mortified that he would say that to her. This day and age this should have not been said. When will the media stop with the difference of peoples' background????

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    10 Perfect
    I love her forever in all that she does; movies, guest, star, and everything else in between! hide show

    She had a special where she spoke her mind and it was GREAT! I love the way she thinks. I have ONe of her audiotapes and it's funny as heck, frank, honestly Whoopi at her best. Her movies are all great so far - may she keep up the great work!
    What else can I say about Whoopi? I miss her show and wish it would come back but since she's on "The View", I'm sure she's too busy. She really does great on "The View", too! Again, she tells it like she sees it and hits the nail on the head. Everyone should be taping this show to watch after work - yes, it's that good!
    In short - I love you, Whoopi - keep up the great work!!!

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