Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Whoopi Goldberg ( ; born Caryn Elaine Johnson ; November 13 , 1955 ) is an American comedian , actor , singer-songwriter , political activist , and talk show host .
Simplified: Whoopi Goldberg ( born Caryn Elaine Johnson ; November 13 , 1955 in New York City , New York ) is an American actress .