Made in America (1993 film) started his successful career as a major film actor. "Made in America" earned mostly negative reviews from critics, holding a 31% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 29 reviews. However, Roger Ebert praised Goldberg's acting in the film and said "This isn't a great movie, but it sure is a nice one." Made in America (1993 film) Made in America is a 1993 American comedy film released on May 28, 1993 by Warner Bros. starring Whoopi Goldberg and Ted Danson, and featuring Nia Long, Jennifer Tilly and Will Smith. The film was directed by Richard Benjamin. It was shot in
Whoopi Goldberg Actress and won her first Golden Globe Award. For her role in the romantic fantasy film "Ghost" (1990) as Oda Mae Brown, an eccentric psychic, Goldberg won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a second Golden Globe, her first for Best Supporting Actress. In 1992, Goldberg starred in the comedy "Sister Act", earning a third Golden Globe nomination, her first for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. She reprised the role in "" (1993), making her the highest-paid actress at the time. Her other film roles include "Made in America" (1993), "The Lion King" (1994), "Boys