Whoopi Goldberg's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Whoopi Goldberg.
Whoopi Goldberg, born Caryn Elaine Johnson, is a highly acclaimed American actor, comedian, author, and television personality. She has achieved EGOT status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, a rare accomplishment. She also received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2001, recognizing her significant contributions to comedy and entertainment. Goldberg is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry with a career spanning decades.
1990: Honorary member of the Harlem Globetrotters
In 1990, Whoopi Goldberg was officially named an honorary member of the Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team.
1999: Awards for supporting the LGBTQ+ Community and Women in Film
In 1999, Whoopi Goldberg received the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Vanguard Award for her continued work in supporting the gay and lesbian community, as well as the Women in Film Crystal Award.
July 2010: Ride of Fame Honor
In July 2010, Whoopi Goldberg was honored with a Ride of Fame double-decker tour bus in New York City for her life's achievements.
2017: Named a Disney Legend
In 2017, Whoopi Goldberg was named a Disney Legend for her contributions to the Walt Disney Company.
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