Born in 1955, Whoopi Goldberg has played the part of author, actress, comedian, radio host, television host and game show host. In addition, Goldberg has won a rare combination of awards, including an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony and two Golden Globes. She can also boast two American Comedy Awards and has been in more than 150 films, such as "The Color Purple" and "Ghost." In 2007 she became a host on the ABC daytime television show, "The View."
Wanda Sykes is an Emmy-award winning comedian who was born in 1964. She began doing stand-up comedy in 1987 in Washington, D.C. In addition, she has written for "The Chris Rock Show," made appearances on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," hosted shows on Comedy Central and even starred in her own comedy show on FOX called "Wanda at Large." She is most well-known for her supporting role on the CBS comedy, "The New Adventures of Old Christine."
Mo'Nique began doing stand-up comedy in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland; she later took the stage on famous shows, such as HBO's "Def Comedy Jam," and "Apollo Comedy Hour." She began her career in television by starring in the comedy series "The Parkers," for which she won several NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series. Mo'Nique has also played roles in more than 12 films, including the more serious film "Precious," which earned her a Golden Globe.
Aisha Tyler began her career in stand-up comedy, which eventually led to appearances on "The Tonight Show," "Late Night with David Letterman," and "Jimmy Kimmel Live." She also made a number of appearances on television, including a stint as the host of "Talk Soup." She became the first African-American to play an extended character on the hit NBC comedy, "Friends." She also landed roles in "Ghost Whisperer," "CSI" and "24," as well as several films.