Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (), is an American actor, comedian, author and television personality. A recipient of numerous accolades, she is one of 18 entertainers to win the EGOT, which includes an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. In 2001, she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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Full name at birth | Caryn Elaine Johnson
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Claim to fame | her roles as Celie Johnson in the 1985 epic coming-of-age period drama film The Color Purple and Oda Mae Brown in the 1990 romantic fantasy film Ghost, and for co-hosting and moderating the ABC daytime talk show The View since 2007
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Date of birth | 13 November 1955
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Place of birth | Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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Occupation | Actress, comedienne, radio disc jockey, producer, author, singer-songwriter, talk show host, Broadway star
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Height | 5' 5" (165 cm)
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Weight | 172 lbs (78 kg)
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Dress size | 8
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Shoe size | 11
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