Flip Wilson
Known for ActingBorn 1933-12-08 — died 1998-11-25Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
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
Joys
1976 · as Self
Leif
1979 · as Self
Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979 · as Harvey Ross
Pinocchio
1976 · as The Fox
Uptown Saturday Night
1974 · as The Reverend
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979 · as Coach "Jock" Delaney
Zora is My Name!
1990
Cancel My Reservation
1972 · as Flip Wilson (uncredited)
Keep U.S. Beautiful
1973 · as Self
The Jaleel White Special
1992
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
US Against the World
1977 · as Self
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
1974 · as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
Bing Crosby: Cooling It
1970 · as Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970 · as Self (voice)
Flip Wilson... Of Course
1974 · as Self
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970 · as Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy