Hand print of Whoopi Goldberg in Cannes, France
Caryn Elaine Johnson (born November 13, 1955), known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg (/ˈwʊpi/), is an American actress, comedian, author, and television personality. A recipient of numerous accolades, she is one of 17 entertainers to win the EGOT, which includes an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award (“Oscar”), and a Tony Award. In 2001, she received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.