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Whoopi Goldberg on stage and screen / Lisa Pertillar Brevard.
Van Pelt Library PN2287.G578 B74 2013
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Brevard, Lisa Pertillar.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Goldberg, Whoopi, 1955-.
- Goldberg, Whoopi.
- Comedians--United States--Biography.
- Comedians.
- African American motion picture actors and actresses.
- African American comedians.
- United States.
- African American comedians--Biography.
- African American motion picture actors and actresses--Biography.
- Motion picture actors and actresses--United States--Biography.
- Motion picture actors and actresses.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 254 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2013]
- 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.
- Contents:
- Made in America
- The influence of Jackie "moms" Mabley and George Carlin
- An American artist in Hollywood
- Black and blue(s): Celie as blueswoman in the Color purple
- The impact of Richard Pryor and Bert Williams
- Sister Rhythm and blues: sister act success
- A shoulder to cry on/a woman to stand strong
- Crossing the lines: acting and activism
- Playing the part: the actor as sidekick and supporter returning to her roots: back to Broadway and beyond.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780786468874
- 0786468874
- OCLC:
- 794708232
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