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Flip Wilson
Flip Wilson

Flip Wilson

ActingBorn December 8, 1933Died 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.

Filmography

1995
The Drew Carey Show

as Flip Wilson

TV
1993
Living Single

as Himself

TV
1985
Charlie & Co.

as Charlie Richmond

TV
1985TV
1979
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

as Coach "Jock" Delaney

Movie
1979
Skatetown, U.S.A.

as Harvey Ross

Movie
1979
Leif

as Self

Movie
1979
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Movie
1977
The Love Boat

as Frank Dalton

TV
1977Movie
1976
Pinocchio

as The Fox

Movie
1976
Joys

as Self

Movie
1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

TV
1975
Cher

as Self

TV
1974Movie
1974
Uptown Saturday Night

as The Reverend

Movie
1974
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape

as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)

Movie
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man

as Billy Parker / The Prime Minister

TV
1973Movie
1972
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14

as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)

Movie
1972
Cancel My Reservation

as Flip Wilson (uncredited)

Movie
1970
The Flip Wilson Show

as Self - Host

TV
1970Movie
1970Movie
1968
Here's Lucy

as Flip Wilson

TV
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self (uncredited)

TV
1967
The Carol Burnett Show

as Self - Guest

TV
1962TV
1958TV

Personal Info

DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 8, 1933
Day of DeathNovember 25, 1998
Place of BirthJersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Popularity0.5