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Whoopi Goldberg, born as Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, is a multi-talented American personality. She was born in Manhattan and holds citizenship in the United States. Goldberg received her education at New York University, Washington Irving Campus, and HB Studio.
Throughout her career, she has engaged in numerous occupations, including radio personality, singer-songwriter, composer, writer, novelist, character actor, comedian, film producer, television producer, theatrical producer, television presenter, and screenwriter. Goldberg has also been recognized in various genres of comedy, including satire, black comedy, deadpan, surreal humor, political satire, news satire, observational comedy, insult comedy, and character comedy. She is known to have adopted the pseudonym 'Whoopi Goldberg' inspired by the whoopee cushion.
Whoopi Goldberg has a daughter named Alex Martin and her notable works include Sister Act and The Color Purple (film). Throughout her career, Goldberg has received various prestigious awards such as BAFTA Award, Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Grammy Awards.
