Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1933-12-08
Day of Death
1998-11-25
Place of Birth
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Flip Wilson
Biography
Clerow "Flip" Wilson Jr. (December 8, 1933 – November 25, 1998) was an American comedian and actor best known for his television appearances during the late 1960s and 1970s. From 1970 to 1974, Wilson hosted his own weekly variety series The Flip Wilson Show, and introduced viewers to his recurring character Geraldine. The series earned Wilson a Golden Globe and two Emmy Awards, and it was the second highest-rated show on network television for a time.
Filmography (19)
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002No Image
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Role:
Unknown
The Jaleel White Special
1992
⭐ 10.0
Role:
Unknown
Zora is My Name!
1990
⭐ 5.7
Role:
Coach "Jock" Delaney
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979
⭐ 5.2
Role:
Harvey Ross
Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
Leif
1979
⭐ 0
Role:
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979
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Role:
Self
US Against the World
1977
⭐ 7.4
Role:
The Fox
Pinocchio
1976
⭐ 6.0
Role:
Self
Joys
1976
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
Flip Wilson... Of Course
1974
⭐ 6.2
Role:
The Reverend
Uptown Saturday Night
1974
⭐ 10.0
Role:
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
1974No Image
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
Keep U.S. Beautiful
1973
⭐ 7.0
Role:
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
