Whoopi Goldberg is an American actor, comedian, and talk show host. A Broadway director identified her talent while watching her self-created, one-woman show titled The Spook Show, and took her show straight to Broadway. After seeing one of the showings, Director Steven Spielberg offered her the lead role in his upcoming movie, The Color Purple, for which she eventually won the Golden Globe for "Best Actress."
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Whoopi Goldberg is the recipient of the Grammy Award, two Golden Globes, a Tony Award, and an Oscar. This collection of awards is a rare occurrence for a single entertainer, and it stands a testament to her amazing stage and film presence.