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 accomplished American actor, comedian, author, and television personality. She is one of the select few to have achieved EGOT status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. Her contributions to American humor were recognized in 2001 with the Mark Twain Prize.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Drama Desk Award

In 1985, Whoopi Goldberg received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding One-Person Show for her solo performance on Broadway.

1985: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording

In 1985, Whoopi Goldberg won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording for *Whoopi Goldberg: Original Broadway Show Recording*.

1986: Golden Globe Award for The Color Purple

In 1986, Whoopi Goldberg won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role in *The Color Purple*.

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1990: Honorary Harlem Globetrotters Member

In 1990, Whoopi Goldberg was officially named an honorary member of the Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team.

1991: American Comedy Award for Ghost

In 1991, Whoopi Goldberg won an American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actress in *Ghost*.

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1991: Awards for Ghost

In 1991, Whoopi Goldberg won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in *Ghost*.

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1993: American Comedy Award for Sister Act

In 1993, Whoopi Goldberg won an American Comedy Award for Funniest Actress in *Sister Act*.

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1999: Awards for Supporting the Gay and Lesbian Community

In 1999, Whoopi Goldberg received the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Vanguard Award and the Women in Film Crystal Award.

2001: Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

In 2001, Whoopi Goldberg became the first African-American female to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

2002: Completed EGOT

In 2002, Whoopi Goldberg completed the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards) when she received the Daytime Emmy Award for "Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel" and the Tony Award for "Thoroughly Modern Millie".