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Whoopi Goldberg
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Whoopi Goldberg

Actor · born November 13, 1955

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Caryn Elaine Johnson, known professionally as Whoopi Goldberg, is an American actor, comedian, author, and television personality. She is one of 28 entertainers to receive the EGOT, consisting of an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 30Notable work: The Color PurpleDecember 16, 1985
  2. ~31Named Golden Globe Awards1986
  3. ~35Received the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role1990
  4. 34Notable work: GhostJuly 13, 1990
  5. ~36Received the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress1991
  6. 35Received the Academy Award for Best Supporting ActressMarch 25, 1991
  7. ~37Notable work: Sister Act1992
  8. 38Notable work: Sister Act 2: Back in the HabitDecember 10, 1993
  9. ~62Named Disney Legends2017

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1974 · United States

$6.4Bolder estimate, as of 2025 · Forbes

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Actor

1967 · United States

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Gerard Butler
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Gerard Butler

Actor

1969 · United Kingdom

Gerard James Butler is a Scottish actor and film producer. After studying law, he turned to acting in the mid-1990s with small roles in productions such as Mrs Brown (1997), the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and Tale of the Mummy (1998).

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Athlete

2002 · United Kingdom

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Actor

1967 · United States

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