Caryn Elaine Johnson, better known by Whoopi Goldberg, is an actress, comedian, television host and writer. She has been seen in over 150 films and during a period in the 1990s was the highest-paid actress of all time. She is an active philanthropist focused on human rights. read more
Act Name at birth: Caryn Elaine Johnson One of the most famous female comedians in the U.S., Whoopi Goldberg is also known for her dramatic performances in the films The Color Purple (1985, with Oprah Winfrey) and Ghost (1990, starring Demi Moore). read more