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Summary:

"All at once, and without apology or shame, the name Whoopi Goldberg conjures images of laughter, sex, surprise, versatility, African heritage, and Jewish identity, to name a few. This book provides an overview of some of Goldberg's most important efforts on Broadway and in major motion pictures, television, and the world of social activism"--Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents:

• Machine generated contents note: 1. Made in America
• 2. Influence of Jackie "Moms" Mabley and George Carlin
• 3. American Artist in Hollywood
• 4. Black and Blue(s): Celie as Blueswoman in The Color Purple
• 5. Impact of Richard Pryor and Bert Williams
• 6. Sister Rhythm and Blues: Sister Act Success
• 7. Shoulder to Cry On/A Woman to Stand Strong
• 8. Crossing the Lines: Acting and Activism
• 9. Playing the Part: The Actor as Sidekick and Supporter
• 10. Returning to Her Roots: Back to Broadway and Beyond.

Author/Creator:

Brevard, Lisa Pertillar

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Whoopi Goldberg on stage and screen [by Brevard, L.P.]

Subjects:

Goldberg, Whoopi, 1955-

Comedians — United States — Biography

African American comedians — Biography

African American motion picture actors and actresses — Biography

Motion picture actors and actresses — United States — Biography

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-250) and index.
Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on print version record.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Call Numbers:

PN2287.G578 B74 2013

ISBNs:

9781476600086 (electronic bk.)
1476600082 (electronic bk.)
9780786468874 (softcover, acid-free paper) [Invalid]
0786468874 (softcover, acid-free paper) [Invalid]

Other Standard Numbers:

[Unknown Type]: 40021956251

OCLC Numbers:

825767886

Other Control Numbers:

526525 (source: EbpS)
[Unknown Type]: ybp9979110