Highest rated as cast or director
The Player
1992
Till
2022
The Color Purple
1985
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns
1999 · 1 Season
Ghost
1990
Biography
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.
Acted in 190
2020s
- 2028
Captain Zero: The Movie
(voice)
- 2027
Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk
(voice)
- 2026
- 2025
Leopardi & Co
Mildred
Flower of the Dawn
Storyteller (voice)
- 2024
Outlaw Posse
Stagecoach Mary
- 2023
Three Trees
(Narration)
- 2022
78Till
Alma
- 2021
- 2020
The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America
Whoopi Goldberg
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion
The Mother / The Ancient Booer
Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway
Movie
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU
(archive footage)
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
King of the Dancehall
Loretta Brixton
- 2016
- 2015
Black Dog, Red Dog
Calliope
- 2014
- 2013
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Guinan
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds
Guinan (archive footage)
- 2012
Python Legs!
Movie
- 2011
- 2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift
(archive footage)
See You in September
Lindsay's Therapist (uncredited)
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Descendants
Red Flower (voice)
Comic Relief: The Greatest... and the Latest
Movie
- 2007
- 2006
Farce of the Penguins
Helen (voice)
Comic Relief 2006
Movie
Homie Spumoni
Thelma
So NoTORIous
MaMa Belle · 1 episode
- 2005
- 2004
Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi's Littleburg
TV
- 2003
New Jersey Devils Stanley Cup 2002-2003 Champions
Voice
Good Fences
Mabel Spader
- 2002
Madeline: My Fair Madeline
Miss Clavel (voice)
The Hollywood Sign
Woman at Funeral (uncredited)
- 2001
Golden Dreams
Califia, the Queen of California
What Makes a Family
Terry Harrison
- 2000
The Weber Show
Whoopi Goldberg · 1 episode
More Dogs Than Bones
Cléo
1990s
- 1999
The Foxbusters
Ransome (voice) · 26 episodes
Our Friend, Martin
Mrs. Peck (voice)
Alegría
Baby Clown
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Movie
- 1998
A Knight in Camelot
Dr. Vivien Morgan
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie
Stormella (voice)
Titey
The Iceberg (voice)
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Whoopi Goldberg
- 1997
A Christmas Carol
Spirit of Christmas Present (voice)
Destination Anywhere
Cabbie
- 1996
Pulp Comics
Whoopi Goldberg · 1 episode
The Sunshine Boys
Nurse (uncredited)
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
A Cool Like That Christmas
Mom / Irwin (voice)
Naked in New York
Tragedy Mask on Theater Wall
- 1992
Defenders of Dynatron City
Ms. Megawatt (voice)
- 1991
- 1990
Bagdad Cafe
Brenda · 15 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Homer and Eddie
Eddie Cervi
Kiss Shot
Sarah Collins
Comic Relief III
Movie
- 1988
The Telephone
Vashti Blue
- 1987
Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville
Lu Lu - Constitutional Caterer
- 1986
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982
Citizen
Movie
No release date
Naya: Legend of the Golden Dolphin
Aqua (voice)
Sister Act 3
Deloris
Anansi Boys
Bird Woman · 4 episodes
Saturday TV Funhouse
Iceberg (voice) · 1 episode
Produced 19
2020s
- 2028
Captain Zero: The Movie
Executive Producer
- 2025
Leopardi & Co
Executive Producer
- 2024
- 2022
A New Orleans Noel
Executive Producer
2000s
- 2006
Just for Kicks
Producer
- 2003
The Piano Man's Daughter
Executive Producer
Good Fences
Producer
- 2001
Ruby's Bucket of Blood
Executive Producer
What Makes a Family
Executive Producer
- 2000
No release date
Sister Act 3
Producer
Created 3
2010s
- 2016
Strut
Creator
2000s
- 2006
Just for Kicks
Creator
- 2000
Wrote 2
Other crew 1
Directed 1
2010s
- 2013
Appearances196
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams
Self
Like Tears in Rain
Self
I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story
Self (archive footage)
- 2023
Barry Humphries at the BBC
Self (archive material)
- 2022
Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Self
Cuomo
Self - Guest · 1 episode
Tony Bennett: Forget Me Not
Self
Whoopi Goldberg: The Winning Act
Self (archive footage)
- 2021
JFK: Destiny Betrayed
Self - Narrator (voice) · 4 episodes
JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass
Self - Narrator (voice)
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days
Self - Guest
- 2020
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...
Self
Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip
Narrator
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Self - Co-host, "The View"
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Self
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show
Self
Find Your Groove
Self
2010s
- 2019
The Most Magnificent Thing
Narrator (voice)
Cracked Up
Self
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me
Self
Lorena
Herself · 1 episode
- 2018
Trump @War
Self (archive footage)
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Self (archive footage)
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like
Self
Citizen Rose
Self · 1 episode
- 2017
The Problem with Apu
Self
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me
Self
- 2016
Do I Look Like a Lady? (Comedians and Singers)
Self (archive footage)
50 Years of Star Trek
Self
- 2015
The Magic of the Diary of Anne Frank
Self
- 2014
- 2013
Kelly Clarkson's Cautionary Christmas Music Tale
Self
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Self
The Contradictions of Fair Hope
Narrator
- 2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
Self
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Self
- 2011
- 2010
New York Street Games
Self
2000s
- 2009
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants
Self (archive footage)
Journey to the Stars
Narrator (voice)
Star Trek: The Captain's Summit
Self
- 2008
Shatner's Raw Nerve
Self · 1 episode
Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Self
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Self
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden
Self
Ghost Stories: The Making of a Classic
Self
- 2006
More Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy
Self · 1 episode
The N Word
Self
- 2005
- 2004
The World of Nat King Cole
Self
Uta Hagen's Acting Class
Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: The Street We Live On!
Self (uncredited)
- 2003
Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!
Self
Declaration of Independence
Self
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Narrator (voice)
- 2002
Dawn French's Girls Who Do Comedy
Self · 2 episodes
Searching for Debra Winger
Self
Showboy
Herself
Making Rat Race
Herself
- 2001
The Making of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas'
Self - Hostess
Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel
Self - Host
Rescued from the Closet
Self
Ghost: Remembering the Magic
Self
- 2000
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation
Self
Mary Pickford: A Life on Film
Self - Host / Narrator
Here's to You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years
Self - Host
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Creating Ragtime
Host
- 1997
Pitch
Self
Sports on the Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
- 1996
The Celluloid Closet
Self
- 1995
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge
Self - Hostess
Comic Relief VII
Self - Host
MADtv
Self · 1 episode
The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge Uncut
Self - Host
- 1994
The Making of 'The Pagemaster'
Self (archive footage)
Inside the Actors Studio
Self · 1 episode
Comic Relief VI
Self - Hostess
Sesame Street: The Best of Elmo
Self
- 1993
Aretha Franklin: Duets
Self
- 1992
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
Self
Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica
Self
- 1991
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special
Self
Rabbit Ears - Koi and the Kola Nuts
Narrator (voice)
- 1990
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter
Self (uncredited)
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years
Self
Celebrity Guide to Wine
Self
1980s
- 1989
Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Self
- 1988
Free to Be... a Family
Self
This Morning
Self · 1 episode
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
Self
- 1987
Dolly
Self · 1 episode
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Self
- 1986
The Making of Captain EO
Self
Bob Goldthwait: Don't Watch This Show
Self
Comic Relief
Self - Host · 8 episodes
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce
Self
- 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
1970s
- 1975
- 1973
- 1971
Thanked in the credits2
1990s
- 1998