Whoopi Goldberg - Born 1955
American Actress, Comedienne, Writer & Television Personality
Added to the album by Owain, A Wonderful Man
I must thank Owain for nominating Whoopi Goldberg to the album as, though I have seen her in many films, I knew nothing of her as an individual before beginning to research for this blog. She certainly is an interesting and inspiring woman, who has rightly earned her place amongst the other Wonderful Women of this album.
After already having established herself as a comedienne and television and stage actress, Whoopi's big break came in 1985 with the seminal film The Colour Purple (for which she won a Golden Globe). Her appearance in Ghost in 1990 gifted her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, she was the first black woman to be bestowed with an Academy Award in almost fifty years. Whoopi has appeared and
In a number of films, such as the Sister Act movies, Whoopi has also shown herself to be an excellent singer and musical performer, indeed she has released five studio albums, including the soundtracks to the Sister Act films.
As well as her Golden Globe and her Oscar, Whoopi has recieved a plethora of other awards, perhaps most notably with regard to this album and our celebration of the achievements of women, is her Women in Film Crystal Award for outstanding women who, through their endurance and the excellence of their work, have helped to expand the role of women within the entertainment industry.
Aside from her work within the entertainment industry, Whoopi dedicates much of her life to actively campaigning and working as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. She is also a supporter of the Give a Damn campaign to bring a wider awareness of discrimination of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual community.
She is also a children's writer, having published nine books so far. This, despite suffering from dyslexia.
A hugely successful and talented women, yet mindful and thoughtful too.
I am an artist, art has no color and no sex.
Whoopi Goldberg
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