Whoopi Goldberg is a person.
Caryn Elaine Johnson ( born November 13 , 1955 ) , known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg ( [ ˈwhʊpi ] ) , is an American actress , comedian , author and television host . She has been nominated for 13 Emmy Awards for her work in television and is one of the few entertainers who have won an Emmy Award , a Grammy Award , an Oscar , and a Tony Award . She was the second black woman in the history of the Academy Awards to win an acting Oscar . From 1998 to 2002 , she was co-producer of the television game show Hollywood Squares .