Whoopi GoldbergAwards

Born:
November 13, 1955 in New York City, NY
Occupation:
Actor, Executive Producer
Birth name:
Caryn Johnson
Biography:
Though best known as an outspoken comedienne, Whoopi Goldberg is also a talented dramatic actress. By virtue of her distinctive appearance and a persona that is both no-nonsense and empathic, Goldberg has emerged as one of the most recognizable celebrities of the '80s and '90s. Born Caryn Johnson...Read More
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  • Whoopi: Back to Broadway - The 20th Anniversary

    Best Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program

    Nominated
    Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
    2005

  • Sister Act

    Best Actress

    Won
    NAACP Image Awards
    1992

  • Sister Act

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1992

  • Ghost

    Best Supporting Actress

    Won
    British Academy of Film and Television Arts
    1990

  • Ghost

    Best Supporting Actress

    Won
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1990

  • Ghost

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

    Won
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1990

  • The Color Purple

    Best Actress

    Won
    National Board of Review
    1985

  • The Color Purple

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama

    Won
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    1985

  • The Color Purple

    Best Actress

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1985

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