Whoopi Goldberg
About Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson; November 13, 1955) is an American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, and talk show host. Goldberg made her film debut in The Color Purple (1985) playing Celie, a mistreated black woman in the Deep South. She received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won her first Golden Globe Award for her role in the film. In 1990, she starred as Oda Mae Brown, a psychic helping a slain man (Patrick Swayze) find his killer in the blockbuster film Ghost. This performance won her a second Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Notable later films include Sister Act and Sister Act 2, The Lion King, Made in America, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Girl, Interrupted and Rat Race. She is also acclaimed for her roles as the bartender Guinan in Star Trek: The Next Generation and as Terry Dolittle in Jumpin' Jack Flash. Her latest role is the voice of Stretch in Toy Story 3. Goldberg has been nominated for 13 Emmy Awards for her work in television. She was co-producer of the popular game show Hollywood Squares from 1998 to 2004. She has been the moderator of the daytime talk show The View since 2007. Goldberg has a Grammy, two Emmys, two Golden Globes, a Tony, and an Oscar. In addition, Goldberg has a British Academy Film Award, four People's Choice Awards and has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is one of the few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award.
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Kambakkht Ishq Action | 3 Jul 2009 | Whoopi Goldberg | Average |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2009
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Whoopi Goldberg – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Whoopi Goldberg is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Whoopi Goldberg has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Aftab Shivdasani, Amrita Arora. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Whoopi Goldberg has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Whoopi Goldberg made their hindi film debut in 2009 with the film Kambakkht Ishq. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Whoopi Goldberg's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Whoopi Goldberg
How many hindi films has Whoopi Goldberg acted in?▼
Whoopi Goldberg has been part of 1 hindi film in bollywood, spanning genres such as Action, Comedy, Drama.
What is Whoopi Goldberg's most popular hindi film?▼
Whoopi Goldberg's notable hindi films include "Kambakkht Ishq". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Whoopi Goldberg's role in hindi cinema?▼
Whoopi Goldberg works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson; November 13, 1955) is an American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, and talk show ...
When did Whoopi Goldberg debut in bollywood?▼
Whoopi Goldberg made their bollywood debut in 2009 with the film "Kambakkht Ishq".
What genres has Whoopi Goldberg worked in?▼
Whoopi Goldberg has worked in Action (1 film), Comedy (1 film), Drama (1 film), Romance (1 film) in their hindi film career.