Whoopi Goldberg
🎂 Nov 13, 1955 (70)
New York City, New York, USA
Whoopi Goldberg is an actress whose career stretches back to the 1980s. Their performance in The Lion King as Shenzi remains one of the most memorable of their filmography. Their work further includes Toy Story 3 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Their filmography spans 280 films and 133 TV productions across 44 years, working mainly across genres like comedy, drama, animation.
70Age
102Movies
44Series
70
Age
102
Movies
44
Series
Movies
Toy Story 3
2010
The Lion King
1994
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
2014
Luck
2022
Ghost
1990
Girl, Interrupted
1999
The Little Rascals
1994
The Lion King 1½
2004
Sister Act
1992
The Color Purple
1985
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
1993
Rat Race
2001
The Muppets
2011
Star Trek: Nemesis
2002
Till
2022
Racing Stripes
2005
Sarafina!
1992
The Rugrats Movie
1998
The Player
1992
In & Out
1997
The Color Purple
2023
The Pagemaster
1994
Bordello of Blood
1996
Babes
2024
The Deep End of the Ocean
1999
Ezra
2024
Kambakkht Ishq
2009
Monkeybone
2001
National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1
1993
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
1998
Eddie
1996
Nobody's Fool
2018
Everyone's Hero
2006
Star Trek: Generations
1994
Corrina, Corrina
1994
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
Ghosts of Mississippi
1996
9/11
2017
Alice in Wonderland
1999
Soapdish
1991
Snow Buddies
2008
Boys on the Side
1995
Clara's Heart
1988
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
2005
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
1998
Burglar
1987
Top Five
2014
For Colored Girls
2010
Moonlight and Valentino
1995
Made in America
1993
TV Shows
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
1990
Liberty's Kids
2002
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
The Foxbusters
1999
Whoopi
2003
Summer Camp Island
2018
Bagdad Cafe
1990
The Stand
2020
Harlem
2021
Kevin
2026
The 7D
2014
Glee
2009
Godfather of Harlem
2019
Strong Medicine
2000
Anansi Boys
When We Rise
2017
Staged
2020
Amphibia
2019
Everybody Hates Chris
2005
30 Rock
2006
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns
1999
Star Trek: Picard
2020
The Stinky & Dirty Show
2016
Hacks
2021
The Nanny
1993
Tales from the Crypt
1989
So NoTORIous
2006
Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.
2021
The Middle
2009
Bear in the Big Blue House
1997
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
ASALI: Power of the Pollinators
Full Filmography
Captain Zero: The Movie
(voice)
2028
Film
Kevin
Cupcake (voice)
2026–
TV
Leopardi & Co
Mildred
2025
Film
Flower of the Dawn
Storyteller (voice)
2025
Film
Atrabilious
Dr. Andrea Hart
2024
Film
Ezra
Jayne
2024
Film
Babes
Dawn's Breasts
2024
Film
Outlaw Posse
Stagecoach Mary
2024
Film
The Color Purple
Midwife (uncredited)
2023
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Whoopi Goldberg and where are they from?
Whoopi Goldberg is 70 years old, born on November 13, 1955 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Whoopi Goldberg?
Whoopi Goldberg is best known for roles in The Lion King, Toy Story 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
How many movies has Whoopi Goldberg been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Whoopi Goldberg has appeared in 277 movies and 122 TV shows.
What was Whoopi Goldberg's first movie?
The career of Whoopi Goldberg began with Citizen (1982).
What is Whoopi Goldberg's most recent movie or series?
Whoopi Goldberg's most recent release is Kevin, which premiered on April 20, 2026.
What TV shows has Whoopi Goldberg appeared in?
On television, Whoopi Goldberg has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, BoJack Horseman, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Does Whoopi Goldberg have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Whoopi Goldberg's upcoming work includes: Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk (2026), Captain Zero: The Movie (2028).
Whoopi Goldberg
1955-11-13 · New York City, New York, USA
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.