Flip Wilson
Acting
- Born:
- 1933-12-08
- Died:
- 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
Filmography
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
The Drew Carey Show
Living Single
The Jaleel White Special
Zora is My Name!
Charlie & Co.
227
American Playhouse
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Leif
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
The Love Boat
US Against the World
Pinocchio
Joys
The Sonny and Cher Show
Van Dyke and Company
Saturday Night Live
Cher
Flip Wilson... Of Course
Uptown Saturday Night
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
The Six Million Dollar Man
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Keep U.S. Beautiful
The Bobby Darin Show
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
Cancel My Reservation
The Flip Wilson Show
The Best of Flip Wilson
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Bing Crosby: Cooling It
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Love, American Style
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Here's Lucy
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
The Carol Burnett Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
Kraft Music Hall
The Ed Sullivan Show