Whoopi Goldberg became joined the daytime talk show "The View" in 2007. She's come a long way since her break out role as Celie Harris in the 1985 film "The Color Purple." Her career has had highs and lows, including an Academy Award for best supporting actress in 1991 for her role in "Ghost." Here is what else the cast of "The Color Purple" has been up to.
Whoopi Goldberg became joined the daytime talk show "The View" in 2007. She's come a long way since her break out role as Celie Harris in the 1985 film "The Color Purple." Her career has had highs and lows, including an Academy Award for best supporting actress in 1991 for her role in "Ghost." Here is what else the cast of "The Color Purple" has been up to.
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Danny Glover, who starred as abusive husband Albert, had a big career thanks to roles in the "Lethal Weapon" franchise and TV series like "Lonesome Dove" and "Brothers and Sisters." He is well-known for his activism, including as an outspoken critic of the Iraq War.
Danny Glover, who starred as abusive husband Albert, had a big career thanks to roles in the "Lethal Weapon" franchise and TV series like "Lonesome Dove" and "Brothers and Sisters." He is well-known for his activism, including as an outspoken critic of the Iraq War.
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Sofia in "The Color Purple" was Oprah Winfrey's first starring role in a film, and it earned her a best supporting actress Oscar nomination. She went on to star in both television and film while building her media empire. She ended her very popular talk show in 2011, the same year she launched her TV channel, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
Sofia in "The Color Purple" was Oprah Winfrey's first starring role in a film, and it earned her a best supporting actress Oscar nomination. She went on to star in both television and film while building her media empire. She ended her very popular talk show in 2011, the same year she launched her TV channel, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.
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Margaret Avery was also nominated for the best supporting actress Oscar for her role as singer Shug Avery. She also had roles in TV's "The Jacksons: An American Dream" and the Tyler Perry film "Meet the Browns." These days, fans recognize her for her role as Helen Patterson in the BET series "Being Mary Jane."
Margaret Avery was also nominated for the best supporting actress Oscar for her role as singer Shug Avery. She also had roles in TV's "The Jacksons: An American Dream" and the Tyler Perry film "Meet the Browns." These days, fans recognize her for her role as Helen Patterson in the BET series "Being Mary Jane."
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Since playing Harpo Johnson, Willard Pugh has worked steadily as both an actor and a producer. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.imdb.com%2Fname%2Fnm0700072%2F%3Fref_%3Dfn_al_nm_1" target="_blank" target="_blank">According to IMDB</a>, he most recently appeared in the 2014 film "McTaggart's Fortune" and the 2012 TV movie "Tornado Warning."
Since playing Harpo Johnson, Willard Pugh has worked steadily as both an actor and a producer. According to IMDB, he most recently appeared in the 2014 film "McTaggart's Fortune" and the 2012 TV movie "Tornado Warning."
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Akosua Busia has had a diverse career since starring as Nettie Harris in "The Color Purple." In addition to acting roles including on the NBC drama "E.R.," she co-wrote the screenplay for the 1998 film adaptation of Toni Morrison's "Beloved." <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ew.com%2Farticle%2F1998%2F10%2F16%2Fwho-should-get-credit-beloved-screenplay" target="_blank" target="_blank">EW reported</a> that Busia, who is Ghanaian royalty and the ex-wife of director John Singleton, complained of behind-the-scenes friction regarding the script.
Akosua Busia has had a diverse career since starring as Nettie Harris in "The Color Purple." In addition to acting roles including on the NBC drama "E.R.," she co-wrote the screenplay for the 1998 film adaptation of Toni Morrison's "Beloved." EW reported that Busia, who is Ghanaian royalty and the ex-wife of director John Singleton, complained of behind-the-scenes friction regarding the script.
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Adolph Caesar was nominated for a best supporting actor Academy Award for his role in the 1984 film "A Soldier's Story," in which he reprised his role from the hit Broadway play. His role as Old Mister Johnson in "The Color Purple" was one of his last on the big screen; he died of a heart attack in 1986.
Adolph Caesar was nominated for a best supporting actor Academy Award for his role in the 1984 film "A Soldier's Story," in which he reprised his role from the hit Broadway play. His role as Old Mister Johnson in "The Color Purple" was one of his last on the big screen; he died of a heart attack in 1986.
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Rae Dawn Chong had the role of Squeak, Harpo's girlfriend. Chong, the daughter of comic actor Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong fame, went on to appear in films like "Commando" and TV shows like "Melrose Place" and "Deadly Skies."
Rae Dawn Chong had the role of Squeak, Harpo's girlfriend. Chong, the daughter of comic actor Tommy Chong of Cheech and Chong fame, went on to appear in films like "Commando" and TV shows like "Melrose Place" and "Deadly Skies."
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Laurence Fishburne, right, had a bit role as Swain. His career flourished after that, with roles in "Pee-wee's Playhouse" on television and films like "The Matrix" and 'What's Love Got to Do With It." Fans now enjoy him the father of Anthony Anderson's character on ABC's hit comedy "Black-ish."
Laurence Fishburne, right, had a bit role as Swain. His career flourished after that, with roles in "Pee-wee's Playhouse" on television and films like "The Matrix" and 'What's Love Got to Do With It." Fans now enjoy him the father of Anthony Anderson's character on ABC's hit comedy "Black-ish."
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