Flip Wilson
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1933-12-08 – 1998-11-25
Place of birth: 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
Uptown Saturday Night
1974The Reverend
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
Zora is My Name!
1990
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979Coach "Jock" Delaney
Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979Harvey Ross
US Against the World
1977Self
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
1974Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
Bing Crosby: Cooling It
1970Self
Pinocchio
1976The Fox
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
Joys
1976Self
Leif
1979Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970Self (voice)
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
1972Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Flip Wilson... Of Course
1974SelfThe Jaleel White Special
1992