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Whoopi Goldberg
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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(2005-2016)
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Actress (159 credits)
2017
When We Rise
(TV Mini-Series) (post-production)
Pat Norman
Pat Norman
- When We Rise
(2017)
... Pat Norman
2016
The Stinky & Dirty Show
(TV Series)
Meg
Meg
- Follow That Line!/Seeing Red
(2016)
... Meg
(voice)
- Brave's New Siren/Demolition Dust-Up
(2016)
... Meg
(voice)
2016
Ask the StoryBots
(TV Series)
Special Guest Appearance
Special Guest Appearance
- Why Do I Have to Brush My Teeth?
(2016)
... Special Guest Appearance
2016
Miles from Tomorrowland
(TV Series)
The GameMaster
The GameMaster
- Galaxias Quest/Galactech: Mission to the Sun
(2016)
... The GameMaster
(voice)
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)
2016
Blue Bloods
(TV Series)
City Council Speaker Regina Thomas
City Council Speaker Regina Thomas
- Help Me, Help You
(2016)
... City Council Speaker Regina Thomas
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)
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
2005
Bear in the Big Blue House
(TV Series)
The Great Bandini
The Great Bandini
- The Great Bandini
(2005)
... The Great Bandini
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)
2002
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
(TV Series)
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
- Lerapy
(2002)
... Whoopi Goldberg
(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
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
1999-2000
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)
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
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
- Time's Arrow: Part 2
(1992)
... Guinan
- Time's Arrow: Part 1
(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)
- 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
1986-1987
Moonlighting
(TV Series)
Camille Brand
Camille Brand
- The Straight Poop
(1987)
... Camille Brand
(uncredited)
- Camille
(1986)
... Camille Brand
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (14 credits)
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Self (422 credits)
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Archive footage (61 credits)
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Stage: Co-producer of "Thoroughly Modern Millie" on Broadway. Musical comedy. Based on material by Dick Scanlan and Richard Morris (based upon his original screenplay). Directed by Michael Mayer. Marquis Theatre: 18 Apr 2002-20 Jun 2004 (903 performances + 32 previews). See more »Publicity Listings:
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5' 5" (1.65 m)
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