Flip Wilson
Acting
Born: 1933-12-08 · Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Died: 1998-11-25
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.
🎬 Movies (19)
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Zora is My Name!
1990
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979
Coach "Jock" Delaney
Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979
Harvey Ross
Leif
1979
Self
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
US Against the World
1977
Self
Pinocchio
1976
The Fox
Joys
1976
Self
Flip Wilson... Of Course
1974
Self
Uptown Saturday Night
1974
The Reverend
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
1974
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
Keep U.S. Beautiful
1973
Self
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
1972
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
Cancel My Reservation
1972
Flip Wilson (uncredited)
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970
Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
Bing Crosby: Cooling It
1970
Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
Self (voice)
📺 TV Shows (20)
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Flip Wilson
Living Single
1993
Himself
Charlie & Co.
1985
Charlie Richmond
227
1985
The Love Boat
1977
Frank Dalton
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
Van Dyke and Company
1975
Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
Self - Host
Cher
1975
Self
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Billy Parker / The Prime Minister
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
Self
The Bobby Darin Show
1973
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
Self - Host
Love, American Style
1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
Self
Here's Lucy
1968
Flip Wilson
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Self (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Self
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
Self
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
Self - Guest