Whoopi Goldberg: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 179
- on screen
- 1985–2025
- box office
- $2.39B
- award wins
- 3
- average score
- 65
- Born
- November 13, 1955 (age 70)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Caryn Elaine Johnson
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, Comedian, Author, Television personality
- Years active
- 1982-present
- Spouses
- Alvin Martin, David Claessen, Lyle Trachtenberg
- Children
- 1
The Best Whoopi Goldberg Movies
The highest-rated films Whoopi Goldberg is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Babes (2024) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Babes 2024 · Dawn's Breasts -
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 My Father's Dragon 2022 · Cat -
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 Outlaw Posse 2024 · Stagecoach Mary -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Till 2022 · Alma Carthan -
Movie Echo Score: Score 63 Nobody's Fool 2018 · Lola -
Movie Echo Score: Score 63 Ezra 2024 · Jayne
Whoopi Goldberg's Career in Numbers
Whoopi Goldberg's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Whoopi Goldberg works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Color Purple (1985) to Atrabilious (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Whoopi Goldberg Movies by Decade
- 1980s 9
- 1990s 38
- 2000s 23
- 2010s 18
- 2020s 12
The 1990s were Whoopi Goldberg's busiest decade, with 38 films.
Whoopi Goldberg Movies by Genre
- Comedy 28
- Drama 18
- Adventure 7
- Family 7
- History 6
- Documentary 6
- Animation 6
- Fantasy 4
- Action 3
- Music 3
Comedy is the genre Whoopi Goldberg has worked in most, with 28 films, ahead of drama (18).
Whoopi Goldberg Career Milestones
- First film
- The Color Purple 1985
- Biggest box office hit
- The Lion King $979M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Babes Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- Atrabilious 2025
Whoopi Goldberg Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Whoopi Goldberg is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Whoopi Goldberg Movies as an Actor
100- 2025
Atrabilious as Andrea Hart · Comedy - 2024 Ezra as Jayne · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.7M Movie Echo Score: 63
- 2024 Babes as Dawn's Breasts · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.9M Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2024 Outlaw Posse as Stagecoach Mary · Western Movie Echo Score: 74
- 2022 My Father's Dragon as Cat · Adventure Worldwide box office: $81K Movie Echo Score: 74
- 2022 Till as Alma Carthan · Biography Worldwide box office: $11.5M Movie Echo Score: 69
- 2022
Luck as Captain · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2020
Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine as Whoopi Goldberg (voice) · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2020
Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip as Narrator · History - 2020
Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip as Narrator · History - 2020
A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion as The Mother / The Ancient Booer · Fantasy - 2020
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU as (archive footage) · Documentary - 2019
The Most Magnificent Thing as Narrator (voice) - 2018 Nobody's Fool as Lola · Drama Worldwide box office: $33.7M Movie Echo Score: 63
- 2018
Furlough as Moms · Comedy Worldwide box office: $8.47K Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2017
Decorating Disney: Holiday Magic as Host · Documentary - 2017
Yamasong: March of the Hollows as Yari (voice) · Fantasy - 2017
9/11 as Metzie · Action Worldwide box office: $200K Movie Echo Score: 32 - 2017
Descendants 2 as Ursula (voice) (uncredited) · Music - 2017
A Very Sordid Wedding Comedy - 2017
King of the Dancehall as Loretta Brixton · Drama - 2017
When We Rise as Pat Norman · Drama - 2015
Big Stone Gap Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.01M - 2015
Misery Loves Comedy Comedy Worldwide box office: $19.6K - 2014
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Worldwide box office: $485M - 2014
A Day Late and a Dollar Short as Viola · Drama - 2011
The Little Engine That Could as The Tower (voice) · Animation - 2010
For Colored Girls Drama Worldwide box office: $38M - 2010
2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift as (archive footage) · Documentary - 2010
See You in September as Lindsay's Therapist (uncredited) · Romance - 2009
Kambakkht Ishq as Whoopi Goldberg · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3M - 2008
A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa as Taxi Driver · Adventure - 2008
Descendants as Red Flower (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $30.8K - 2008
Snow Buddies as Miss Mittens (voice) · Family - 2007
If I Had Known I Was a Genius as Mom · Comedy Worldwide box office: $242K - 2006
Farce of the Penguins as Helen (voice) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $6.83K - 2006
Comic Relief 2006 Comedy - 2006
Everyone's Hero Adventure Worldwide box office: $16.6M - 2006
Homie Spumoni as Thelma · Comedy - 2004
The Lion King 1½ as Shenzi (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $1.47K - 2003
Pinocchio 3000 as Cyberina (voice) · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $1.46M - 2003
Blizzard as Blizzard (voice) · Family Worldwide box office: $576K - 2003
Pauly Shore Is Dead as Whoopi Goldberg · Comedy Worldwide box office: $11K - 2003
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives as Narrator (voice) · History - 2003
Good Fences as Mabel Spader · Comedy - 2002
It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as Daniel's 'Boss' · Comedy - 2002
Madeline: My Fair Madeline as Miss Clavel (voice) · Drama - 2001
Call Me Claus as Lucy Cullins · Family - 2001
The Hollywood Sign as Woman at Funeral (uncredited) · Comedy - 2001
Rat Race Adventure Worldwide box office: $85.5M - 2001
Golden Dreams as Califia, the Queen of California · History - 2001
What Makes a Family as Terry Harrison · Drama - 2000
More Dogs Than Bones as Cléo · Drama - 1999
Jackie’s Back! as Nurse Ethyl Washington Rue Owens (Jackie's Sister) · Music - 1999
The Deep End of the Ocean Drama Worldwide box office: $28.1M - 1999
Alice in Wonderland as Cheshire Cat · Fantasy - 1999
Our Friend, Martin as Mrs. Peck (voice) · Family - 1999
Alegría: An Enchanting Fable as Baby Clown · Fantasy - 1999
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years Tv movie - 1999
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns as The Grand Banshee · Family - 1998
A Knight in Camelot as Dr. Vivien Morgan · Comedy - 1998
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie as Stormella (voice) · Animation - 1998
Titey as The Iceberg (voice) · Animation - 1997
A Christmas Carol as Spirit of Christmas Present (voice) · Family - 1997
Mother Goose: A Rappin’ and Rhymin’ Special as Mother Gooseberg (voice) · Music - 1997
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn as Whoopi Goldberg · Comedy Worldwide box office: $59.9K - 1997
Destination Anywhere as Cabbie · Drama - 1997
In the Gloaming as Nurse Myrna · Drama - 1996
Ghosts of Mississippi as Myrlie Evers · History Worldwide box office: $13.3M - 1996
The Associate as Laurel Ayres · Comedy Worldwide box office: $12.8M - 1996
Bogus as Harriet Franklin · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.36M - 1996
Eddie as Eddie Franklin · Comedy Worldwide box office: $31.4M - 1996
The Sunshine Boys as Nurse (uncredited) · Drama - 1995
Theodore Rex as Katie Coltrane · Comedy - 1995
Moonlight and Valentino as Sylvie Morrow · Romance Worldwide box office: $2.48M - 1995
Boys on the Side Drama Worldwide box office: $23.4M - 1994
The Pagemaster as Fantasy (voice) · Animation Worldwide box office: $13.7M - 1994
Corrina, Corrina as Corrina Washington · Family Worldwide box office: $20.2M - 1994
The Lion King Adventure Worldwide box office: $979M - 1994
Liberation as Narrator · History - 1993
A Cool Like That Christmas as Mom / Irwin (voice) · Comedy - 1993
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Comedy Worldwide box office: $57.3M - 1993
Made in America Comedy Worldwide box office: $105M - 1993
National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1 as Billy York (uncredited) · Action - 1992
Sarafina! as Mary Masembuko · Drama Worldwide box office: $7.31M - 1992
Sister Act Comedy Worldwide box office: $232M - 1991
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption as Guinan (archive footage) · Adventure - 1991
Wisecracks Documentary - 1991
Big Bird’s Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake - 1990
The Long Walk Home Drama Worldwide box office: $4.87M - 1990
Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best of Both Worlds as Guinan (archive footage) · Sci-Fi - 1989
Homer and Eddie as Eddie Cervi · Mystery - 1989
Kiss Shot as Sarah Collins · Drama - 1988
Clara's Heart Drama Worldwide box office: $5.19M - 1988
Whoopi Goldberg’s Fontaine… Why Am I Straight? as Fontaine · Documentary - 1988
The Telephone as Vashti Blue · Comedy Worldwide box office: $100K - 1987
Fatal Beauty as Rita Rizzoli · Comedy Worldwide box office: $12M - 1987
Burglar as Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr · Crime Worldwide box office: $16.3M - 1986
Jumpin' Jack Flash Thriller Worldwide box office: $29.8M - 1985
The Color Purple Drama Worldwide box office: $98.5M
Whoopi Goldberg in Documentaries & Specials
79- 2024
Like Tears in Rain as Self · Documentary - 2024
I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2023
Oprah & The Color Purple Journey as Self · Documentary - 2023
Maxine's Baby: The Tyler Perry Story as Self - Co-Host, ABC 'The View', EGOT Actor · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2022
20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda as Self · Documentary - 2022
Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20 as Self · Tv movie - 2022
Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo as Self · Documentary - 2022
Bill Cosby: Walking Free as Self (archive footage) · Drama - 2022
Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising as Self · Documentary - 2021
The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World as Self - Host · Music - 2021
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $265K Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2021
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days as Self - Guest · Documentary - 2021
The Story of Late Night as Self · Documentary - 2021
JFK: Destiny Betrayed as Self - Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2020
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure… as Self · Comedy - 2020
The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte hosts the Tonight Show as Self · Documentary - 2020
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King as Self - Co-host, "The View" · Documentary - 2020
My Darling Vivian as Self · Biography Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2020
Find Your Groove as Self · Documentary - 2019
Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration as Self · Family - 2019
Charley Pride: I’m Just Me as Self · Music - 2018
Olympia as Herself · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2018
Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like as Self · Documentary - 2017
The Problem with Apu as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 40 - 2017
Gilbert as Self · Biography Worldwide box office: $8.36K Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2017
Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me as Self · Documentary - 2017
The Gospel According to André as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $455K - 2017
The Truth Is in the Stars as Self · Documentary - 2016
50 Years of Star Trek as Self · Documentary - 2015
The Magic of the Diary of Anne Frank as Self · Documentary - 2014
Robin Williams Remembered as Self · Documentary - 2013
Kelly Clarkson’s Cautionary Christmas Music Tale as Self · Family - 2013
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic as Self · Documentary - 2013
Whoopi Goldberg Presents Moms Mabley as Self · Documentary - 2013
Why We Laugh: Funny Women as Self · Comedy - 2013
Miracle Rising: South Africa as Self · Documentary - 2012
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief as Self · Documentary - 2012
Paul Simon: Under African Skies as Self · Documentary - 2012
Radioman as Self · Documentary - 2010
Teenage Paparazzo as Self · Documentary - 2009
Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2009
Star Trek: The Captain’s Summit as Self · Documentary - 2008
Meerkat Manor: The Story Begins as Self - Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2007
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project as Self · Comedy - 2007
Elton 60: Live At Madison Square Garden as Self · Music - 2006
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $439K - 2005
Whoopi Goldberg: Back to Broadway as Herself / Fontaine / Lurleen / Crippled Lady · Comedy - 2004
Uta Hagen’s Acting Class as Self - 2004
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2003
Declaration of Independence as Self · Documentary - 2003
Richard Pryor: I Ain’t Dead Yet, #*%$#@!! as Self · Comedy - 2002
Searching for Debra Winger as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Making of ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ as Self - Hostess · Tv movie - 2001
Rescued from the Closet as Self · Documentary - 2001
Ghost: Remembering the Magic as Self · Documentary - 2000
Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation as Self · Documentary - 2000
Mary Pickford: A Life on Film as Self - Host / Narrator · Documentary - 1998
Junket Whore as Self · Documentary - 1997
Pitch as Self · Comedy - 1995
The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge as Self - Hostess · Tv movie - 1995
The Celluloid Closet as Self · History Worldwide box office: $1.4M - 1994
The Making of ‘The Pagemaster’ as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1994
But… Seriously as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1991
Star Trek: 25th Anniversary Special as Self · Documentary - 1990
Red Hot + Blue: A Tribute to Cole Porter as Self (uncredited) · Music - 1990
Celebrity Guide to Wine as Self · Documentary - 1989
Beverly Hills Brats as Self · Comedy Worldwide box office: $193K - 1989
Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy Connolly as Herself · Comedy - 1989
Whoopi Goldberg Presents: Billy Connolly as Herself · Comedy - 1989
Hanna-Barbera’s 50th as Self · Fantasy - 1988
Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special as Self · Family - 1988
Free to Be… a Family as Self · Tv movie - 1987
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood as Self · Family - 1987
The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite as Self · Tv movie - 1987
Citizen Steve as Self - Actress · Comedy - 1986
The Making of Captain EO as Self · Documentary - 1986
Bob Goldthwait: Don’t Watch This Show as Self · Tv movie - 1985
Whoopi Goldberg: Direct from Broadway as Self · Documentary - 1985
Night of 100 Stars II as Self · Music
Whoopi Goldberg: Awards & Nominations
3 wins from 7 nominations across 4 award bodies, from 1986 to 1993. That includes an Oscar: Best Supporting Actress for Ghost. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 1 win from 3 nominations -
Oscars 1 win from 2 nominations -
BAFTA 1 win from 1 nomination -
Saturn Awards 1 nomination
- 50th Golden Globe Awards
- Whoopi Goldberg: Nominated Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Sister Act
- 63rd Academy Awards
- Whoopi Goldberg: Win Best Supporting Actress Ghost
- 44th British Academy Film Awards
- Whoopi Goldberg: Win Best Supporting Actress Ghost
- 48th Golden Globe Awards
- Whoopi Goldberg: Win Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress) Ghost
- 17th Saturn Awards
- Whoopi Goldberg: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Ghost
- The 58th Academy Awards
- Whoopi Goldberg: Nominated Best Actress The Color Purple
- 43rd Golden Globe Awards
- Whoopi Goldberg: Nominated Best Actress – Drama The Color Purple
Who Is Whoopi Goldberg?
Whoopi Goldberg was born in New York City, U.S. in 1955 and is 70 years old. Credited on films since 1985, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Whoopi Goldberg, known by her birth name Caryn Elaine Johnson, is an American actor, comedian, author, and television personality. She boasts an impressive career, having received a variety of accolades including an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, making her part of the exclusive group of stars to earn an EGOT. She started her career on stage in 1983 with her one-woman show, which later transformed into a Broadway production. Her breakthrough came in 1985 with her portrayal of Celie in The Color Purple, earning her a Golden Globe. She went on to star in notable films such as Ghost, Sister Act, and recent ventures like Star Trek: Picard and The Stand. She also has a notable presence on television, notably as the co-host and moderator for the daytime talk show, The View. Whoopi is known for her unique comedic style, tackling a range of subjects from African-American culture to American politics. Apart from acting, Whoopi is a passionate advocate for human rights and supporting the LGBT community, adding another layer to her influence and reach.
Who Whoopi Goldberg Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Whoopi Goldberg shares the most films with. Billy Crystal comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Oprah Winfrey (7).
Whoopi Goldberg: Questions & Answers
How many movies Whoopi Goldberg has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Whoopi Goldberg been in?
Whoopi Goldberg is credited on 179 films, from 1985 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Whoopi Goldberg's highest-grossing movie?
The Lion King (1994) is Whoopi Goldberg's biggest box office hit, with $979M worldwide, ahead of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) ($485M). Across every film with box office figures, Whoopi Goldberg's movies have made $2.39B.
Whoopi Goldberg's biggest hits What is the best Whoopi Goldberg movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Whoopi Goldberg's best-rated film is Gilbert (2017) with a score of 82, followed by My Darling Vivian (2020) (78).
Best Whoopi Goldberg movies, ranked Has Whoopi Goldberg won an Oscar?
Whoopi Goldberg has won an Oscar: Best Supporting Actress for Ghost at the 1991 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Whoopi Goldberg has 3 wins from 7 nominations.
How old is Whoopi Goldberg?
Whoopi Goldberg is 70 years old, born on November 13, 1955 in New York City, U.S..
What is Whoopi Goldberg's newest movie?
The most recent film on Whoopi Goldberg's filmography is Atrabilious (2025), in the role of Andrea Hart.
Who does Whoopi Goldberg work with most often?
Whoopi Goldberg shares the most films with Billy Crystal (8 films), Oprah Winfrey (7 films) and Patrick Stewart (7 films).
The Best Whoopi Goldberg Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 179 credits.
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