Whoopi Goldberg Bio: net worth, age, height, real name, movies and TV show.
Whoopi Goldberg is a well-known American celebrity. She is one of the most successful actresses and comedians, having received numerous honours and honours. She is also a novelist who has done well there. Apart from that, Goldberg is a well-known television personality who has appeared on numerous shows throughout her career, garnering appreciation and love from everybody.
Whoopi Goldberg: Profile summary
Real Name/Birth Name | Caryn Elaine Johnson |
Mononym (Nick Name) | Whoopi Goldberg |
Male/Female | Female |
Profession(s) | American actress, comedian, author, and television personality |
Nationality | American |
Birth Location | Chelsea, New York, United States |
Birthday | 13-Nov-55 |
Age as in 2022 | 67 years old |
Height | 1.65 m |
Height(s) Feet | 5 feet and 4 inches |
Heights in cm | 165 cm |
Weight | 78 kg |
Weight(s) in pound | 171 pounds |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Spouse | Lyle Trachtenberg(m. 19941995),David Claessen(m. 19861988),Alvin Martin(m. 19731979) |
Daughter and Son | Yes (Alex Martin) |
Net Worth | $60 million |
Whoopi Goldberg: Biography and Early Life
Whoopi Goldberg was born in New York City on 13 November 1955. She was given the name Caryn Elaine Johnson. She is the daughter of the late Robert James Johnson Jr and Emma Johnson. She was so in touch with her mother since her childhood. She terms her mother as a stern, strong, and wise woman. This is because her mother raised her single handily together with her one sibling Clyde. Her mother served as a teacher and nurse, while her father served as a clergyman.
Whoopi Goldberg: Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
So, how old is Whoopi Goldberg in 2022 and what is her height and weight? Well, Whoopi Goldberg’s age is 66 years old as of today’s date 9th June 2022 having been born on 13 November 1955. Though she is 5′ 5″ in feet and inches and 165 cm in Centimetres tall, she weighs about 172 lbs in Pound and 78 kg in Kilograms. Her eye colour is Dark brown and her hair colour is Black.
Whoopi Goldberg: Husband, Daughter, And Family
Goldberg has been married three times. She was married to; Alvin Martin from 1973 to 1979, David Claessen from 1986 to 1988, and to Lyle Trachtenberg from 1994 to 1995.
Goldberg has a daughter, Alexandrea Martin, who also became an actress and producer and through whom she has three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
Whoopi Goldberg: Career and Awards
Whoopi Goldberg has started her career in 1983, with a women’s stage show named Spookshow. Her how got transferred to Broadway and the name was changed to Whoopi Goldberg. The show ran for a year, from 1984-to 1985. She won a Grammy Award for that show of hers, because of its humour and Comedy. She made her debut in the movie in the year 1985, in the drama film named The Color Purple. For her role in the movie, Goldberg won a Golden Globe Award.
Later in 1990, she was featured in a romantic Film named Ghost, for which she got honoured with an Oscar Award. From 1992-to 1993, Whoopi Goldberg was the highest-paid actress, after the release of two movies, Sister Act 2. Her stage works are hugely acclaimed as well, and she has won a Tony Award for a musical named Thoroughly Modern Millie, which she had produced. As an author, she has acclaimed serious success too.
Whoopi Goldberg: Movies And TV Show
In her acting career, she has made some great breakthroughs in movies such as; Sister Act, The View, Ghost, The Color Purple, and The Stand.
Whoopi Goldberg: Net worth
Whoopi has grown to be the most famous person in America and among the richest; currently, her net worth is estimated to be $70 million