Goldberg described her mother as a "stern, strong, and wise woman" who raised her as a single mother with her brother Clyde (c. 1949 – 2015). [11][12] She attended a local Catholic school, St Columba's. Her more recent forebears migrated north from Faceville, Georgia; Palatka, Florida; and Virginia. [13] .

Jun 27, 2024 · In 1982, Whoopi first broke out into Hollywood when she appeared in 1982’s Citizen: I’m Not Losing My Mind, I’m Giving It Away. The New York City-born actress changed her name from Caryn Elaine...

Whoopi Goldberg was born as Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, to Emma and Robert James Johnson in Manhattan. Her mother was a nurse and a teacher while her father served as a clergyman.

Whoopi Goldberg, born Caryn Elaine Johnson, came into the world in the fall of 1955 in a Baptist family with Robert James Johnson and Emma Harris from New York. Her father, despite being a priest, separated from her mother, who raised Caryn and her older brother Clyde alone.

Jan 19, 2025 · She began performing at age eight with a children’s theater group and later, as a young adult, went on to perform in the choruses of Broadway shows. She moved to California in 1974 and soon became active in the theater community there, as well as establishing a presence as a stand-up comedian.

Whoopi Goldberg was born Caryn E. Johnson in New York City around 1955 (some reports say 1949 or 1950), the first of Emma Johnson's two children. Her father abandoned the family, and Goldberg's mother worked at several different jobs, including as a nurse and teacher.

Jun 21, 2021 · Whoopi Goldberg went from humble beginnings to making history — and she doesn’t show any signs of stopping. The multitalented star grew up in New York City before moving across the country to...

Jan 15, 2025 · Whoopi Goldberg's breakout role came in 1985 when she starred in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Alice Walker's novel, "The Color Purple". Her powerful performance as Celie, a young African-American woman facing immense hardships, resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike.

Jul 17, 2024 · Goldberg was born Caryn Elaine Johnson on November 13, 1955, in New York City. Goldberg and her older brother, Clyde, were raised by their mother, Emma, in a housing project in the...

May 5, 2017 · Young Whoopi Goldberg. Goldberg was born on November 13, 1955, as Caryn Elaine Johnson. She grew up in New York City, raised primarily by her mother. Goldberg took on her stage name soon after she started acting onstage in California.