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Whoopi Goldberg was born Caryn Elaine Johnson in the Chelsea section of Manhattan on November 13, 1955. Her mother, Emma (Harris), was a teacher and a nurse, and her father, Robert James Johnson, Jr., was a clergyman. Whoopi's recent ancestors were from Georgia, Florida, and Virginia. She worked in a funeral parlor and as a bricklayer while taking...
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Actress (180 credits)
Actress (180 credits)
2020
The Stand
(TV Series)
Mother Abagail
Mother Abagail
- Episode #1.1
(2020)
... Mother Abagail
- Episode #1.8
(2020)
... Mother Abagail
- Episode #1.2
... Mother Abagail
- Episode #1.3
... Mother Abagail
- Episode #1.4
... Mother Abagail
2019-2020
Summer Camp Island
(TV Series short)
Barb
Barb
- Meeting of the Minds
(2020)
... Barb (voice)
- Spell Crushers
(2019)
... Barb (voice)
- The Great Elf Invention Convention
(2019)
... Barb (voice)
- The Soundhouse
(2019)
... Barb (voice)
2018-2019
Elena of Avalor
(TV Series)
Lama
Lama
- To Save a Sunbird
(2019)
... Lama (voice)
- A Tale of Two Scepters
(2018)
... Lama (voice)
2016-2019
The Stinky & Dirty Show
(TV Series)
Meg / Miss Bee
Meg / Miss Bee
- Down Under/Monster Break Through
(2019)
... Meg
- The Never Ending Race/Unburied Treasure
(2019)
... Miss Bee / Meg
- Scaredy Brave/Movie Makeover
(2019)
... Meg
- A Sweepy Surprise/Radio Free Stinky
(2019)
... Meg
- Traffic Jam-Boree/Late Night with Monster Truck
(2018)
... Meg
2018
Random Acts of Flyness
(TV Series)
Officer Pearson
Officer Pearson
- Items outside the shelter but within reach
(2018)
... Officer Pearson
2018
Instinct
(TV Series)
Joan Ross
Joan Ross
- Tribal
(2018)
... Joan Ross
- Bye Bye Birdie
(2018)
... Joan Ross
- Bad Actors
(2018)
... Joan Ross
- Heartless
(2018)
... Joan Ross
- Wild Game
(2018)
... Joan Ross
2018
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(TV Series)
Good Witch
Good Witch
- Chadwick Boseman/Strangest Things
(2018)
... Good Witch
2016-2017
Mission Force One
(TV Series)
The GameMaster
The GameMaster
- How to Build a Better Villain/The Goopopolis Swindle
(2017)
... The GameMaster
- Gamechangers/Goon Baby Goon
(2017)
... The GameMaster
- Back in the Groove/Saving Lumaro
(2016)
... The GameMaster (voice)
- Galaxias Quest/Galactech: Mission to the Sun
(2016)
... The GameMaster (voice)
2016-2017
Blue Bloods
(TV Series)
Regina Thomas / City Council Speaker Regina Thomas
Regina Thomas / City Council Speaker Regina Thomas
- The Enemy Of My Enemy
(2017)
... Regina Thomas
- Help Me, Help You
(2016)
... City Council Speaker Regina Thomas
2017
When We Rise
(TV Mini-Series)
Pat Norman
Pat Norman
- Night II: Parts II and III
(2017)
... Pat Norman
- Night I: Part I
(2017)
... Pat Norman
2016
Ask the StoryBots
(TV Series)
The Tooth Fairy
The Tooth Fairy
- Why Do I Have to Brush My Teeth?
(2016)
... The Tooth Fairy
2014-2016
The 7D
(TV Series)
Magic Mirror
Magic Mirror
- Giggleberries/Jollyball Anyone?
(2016)
... Magic Mirror (voice)
- The Rock of Sages
(2015)
... Magic Mirror (voice)
- The Queen's Quest/Finders Keepers
(2015)
... Magic Mirror (voice)
- Grandpa Grumpy & the Ogre/Fairest in the Land
(2014)
... Magic Mirror (voice)
- Mirror, Mirror/The Big Bash
(2014)
... Magic Mirror (voice)
2015
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Janette Grayson
Janette Grayson
- Institutional Fail
(2015)
... Janette Grayson
2012-2014
Glee
(TV Series)
Carmen Tibideaux
Carmen Tibideaux
- Bash
(2014)
... Carmen Tibideaux
- Swan Song
(2012)
... Carmen Tibideaux
- The New Rachel
(2012)
... Carmen Tibideaux
- Nationals
(2012)
... Carmen Tibideaux
- Props
(2012)
... Carmen Tibideaux
2013-2014
Once Upon a Time in Wonderland
(TV Series)
Mrs. Rabbit
Mrs. Rabbit
- And They Lived...
(2014)
... Mrs. Rabbit (voice)
- Home
(2013)
... Mrs. Rabbit (voice)
2012
Robot Chicken
(TV Series)
HAL 9000 / Celie Johnson / Swift Wind / ...
HAL 9000 / Celie Johnson / Swift Wind / ...
- Choked on Multi-Colored Scarves
(2012)
... HAL 9000 / Celie Johnson / Swift Wind / ... (voice)
2007-2009
30 Rock
(TV Series)
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
- Dealbreakers Talk Show #0001
(2009)
... Whoopi Goldberg
- The Rural Juror
(2007)
... Whoopi Goldberg
2009
The Cleaner
(TV Series)
Paulina Kmec
Paulina Kmec
- Trick Candles
(2009)
... Paulina Kmec
- The Turtle & The Butterfly
(2009)
... Paulina Kmec
- Hello America
(2009)
... Paulina Kmec
2008
Life on Mars
(TV Series)
Brother Lovebutter
Brother Lovebutter
- Things to Do in New York When You Think You're Dead
(2008)
... Brother Lovebutter (uncredited)
2006
Everybody Hates Chris
(TV Series)
Louise Clarkson
Louise Clarkson
- Everybody Hates a Liar
(2006)
... Louise Clarkson
- Everybody Hates Rejection
(2006)
... Louise Clarkson
2006
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
(TV Series)
Chesley Watkins
Chesley Watkins
- To the Bone
(2006)
... Chesley Watkins
2003-2004
Whoopi
(TV Series)
Mavis Rae
Mavis Rae
- Sins of the Sister
(2004)
... Mavis Rae
- Strange Bedfellows
(2004)
... Mavis Rae
- Identity Crisis
(2004)
... Mavis Rae
- The Squatters
(2004)
... Mavis Rae
- Don't Hide Love
(2004)
... Mavis Rae
2003
Freedom: A History of US
(TV Series documentary)
Patricia King / Millie Freeman / Lucy Parsons / ...
Patricia King / Millie Freeman / Lucy Parsons / ...
- Let Freedom Ring
(2003)
... Patricia King (voice)
- What Is Freedom?
(2003)
... Millie Freeman (voice)
- Working for Freedom
(2003)
... Lucy Parsons (voice)
- Wake Up America
(2003)
... Sojourner Truth (voice)
- A Fatal Contradiction
(2003)
... Harriet Tubman (voice)
2003
Bear in the Big Blue House
(TV Series)
The Great Bandini
The Great Bandini
- The Great Bandini
(2003)
... The Great Bandini
2003
Liberty's Kids: Est. 1776
(TV Series)
Deborah Samson
Deborah Samson
- Deborah Samson: Soldier of the Revolution
(2003)
... Deborah Samson (voice)
2002
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
(TV Series)
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
- Lerapy
(2002)
... Whoopi Goldberg (voice)
2001
Just for Me Stories
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Rumble Grumble Gurgle Roar
(2001)
... Narrator (voice)
2001
Celebrity Deathmatch
(TV Series)
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
- Celebrity Deathmatch Special Report
(2001)
... Whoopi Goldberg (voice)
2001
The Weber Show
(TV Series)
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
- ...And Then the Sex Freaked Jack Out
(2001)
... Whoopi Goldberg
1999-2000
Foxbusters
(TV Series)
Ransome
Ransome
- In the Beak-ginning
(2000)
... Ransome (voice)
- One Paw in the Grave
(2000)
... Ransome (voice)
- Peace
(2000)
... Ransome (voice)
- The PrisHener
(2000)
... Ransome (voice)
- Some Like It Otter
(2000)
... Ransome (voice)
2000
Strong Medicine
(TV Series)
Dr. Lydia Emerson
Dr. Lydia Emerson
- BRCA2
(2000)
... Dr. Lydia Emerson
- BRCA1
(2000)
... Dr. Lydia Emerson
- Pilot
(2000)
... Dr. Lydia Emerson
- Drug Interactions
(2000)
... Dr. Lydia Emerson
1999
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns
(TV Mini-Series)
The Grand Banshee
The Grand Banshee
- Episode #1.2
(1999)
... The Grand Banshee
- Episode #1.1
(1999)
... The Grand Banshee
1998
The Nanny
(TV Series)
Whoopi Goldberg / Edna
Whoopi Goldberg / Edna
- Making Whoopi
(1998)
... Whoopi Goldberg
- The Pre-Nup
(1998)
... Edna
1998
The Wonderful World of Disney
(TV Series)
Dr. Vivien Morgan
Dr. Vivien Morgan
- A Knight in Camelot
(1998)
... Dr. Vivien Morgan
1998
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series)
The Iceberg
The Iceberg
- Steve Buscemi/Third Eye Blind
(1998)
... The Iceberg (voice)
1995-1997
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
(TV Series)
Mother Gooseberg / Zenobia The Hoodoo Diva
Mother Gooseberg / Zenobia The Hoodoo Diva
- Mother Goose
(1997)
... Mother Gooseberg (voice)
- Rapunzel
(1995)
... Zenobia The Hoodoo Diva (voice)
1988-1993
Star Trek: The Next Generation
(TV Series)
Guinan
Guinan
- Suspicions
(1993)
... Guinan
- Rascals
(1992)
... Guinan
- Time's Arrow: Part II
(1992)
... Guinan
- Time's Arrow
(1992)
... Guinan
- I Borg
(1992)
... Guinan
1990-1992
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
(TV Series)
Gaia
Gaia
- If It's Doomsday, This Must Be Belfast
(1992)
... Gaia (voice)
- A Formula for Hate
(1992)
... Gaia (voice)
- Hog Tide
(1992)
... Gaia (voice)
- OK at the Gunfight Corral
(1992)
... Gaia (voice)
- The Guinea Pigs
(1992)
... Gaia (voice)
1990-1991
Bagdad Cafe
(TV Series)
Brenda
Brenda
- Prisoner of Love
(1991)
... Brenda
- Over My Dead Body
(1991)
... Brenda
- Hell Hath No Fury
(1990)
... Brenda
- Rainy Days and Mondays
(1990)
... Brenda
- I Got a Crush on You
(1990)
... Brenda
1989
CBS Schoolbreak Special
(TV Series)
Mariah Johnston
Mariah Johnston
- My Past Is My Own
(1989)
... Mariah Johnston
1988
D.C. Follies
(TV Series)
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
- Nixon Impersonates Dangerfield, Dolly Parton and Bette Midler
(1988)
... Whoopi Goldberg
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Producer (32 credits)
Producer (32 credits)
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Writer (16 credits)
Writer (16 credits)
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Soundtrack (16 credits)
Soundtrack (16 credits)
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Music department (1 credit)
Music department (1 credit)
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Director (2 credits)
Director (2 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
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Makeup Department (1 credit)
Makeup Department (1 credit)
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Thanks (18 credits)
Thanks (18 credits)
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Self (495 credits)
Self (495 credits)
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Archive footage (98 credits)
Archive footage (98 credits)
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Personal Details
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Stage: Appeared (as herself) in "Whoopi" on Broadway. Solo performance + playwright. Lyceum Theatre: 17 Nov 2004-30 Jan 2005 (72 performances + 12 previews). Produced by Mike Nichols, Hal Luftig, Leonard Soloway, Steven M. Levy, Tom Leonardis, Eric Falkenstein and Amy Nederlander. See more »Publicity Listings:
3 Print Biographies | 8 Interviews | 23 Articles | 5 Pictorials | 5 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
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Whoopie Goldberg | WhoopiHeight:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
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There's only one alternative to getting older, so suck it up. See more »Trivia:
Resided and worked for significant parts of the years 1979, 1980 and 1981 in the former East Germany where she was part of an acting troupe. See more »Trademark:
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