Flip Wilson
Acting•Born December 8, 1933•Died November 25, 1998 (age 64)•Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
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.
Known For
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV Series1962
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV Series1962
6.9
Saturday Night Live
TV Series1975
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
TV Series1961
6.3
The Love Boat
TV Series1977
6.5
The Drew Carey Show
TV Series1995
6.2
Love, American Style
TV Series1969
6.6
American Playhouse
TV Series1982
Filmography
1974
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
Movieas Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
1972
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
Movieas Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
1970
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Movieas Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 8, 1933
Day of DeathNovember 25, 1998
Place of BirthJersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Popularity0.8