Whoopi Goldberg: Net Worth, Age, Height & Everything You Need To Know About The View Co-Host

Whoopi Goldberg has a net worth you might expect from a decades-long star who hosts a popular daytime talk show. Born in Manhattan, Whoopi Goldberg, real name Caryn Elaine Johnson, got her professional start as a comedian in the 80s and also began appearing on Broadway. It was at this time she was noticed by Steven Spielberg, who asked her to star in his upcoming historical epic, The Color Purple, as Celie Harris-Johnson. This role broke open her career, and she's since appeared in over 200 acting roles.