Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

December 8, 1933

Died

November 25, 1998 (age 64)

Place of Birth

Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.

Also Known As

Clerow "Flip" Wilson Jr.

Clerow Wilson Jr.

IMDb

Flip Wilson

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

2002FilmThe Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s 1995TVThe Drew Carey Showas Flip Wilson 1993TVLiving Singleas Himself 1992FilmThe Jaleel White Special 1990FilmZora is My Name!1985TVCharlie & Co.as Charlie Richmond 1985TV227 1979FilmThe Fish That Saved Pittsburghas Coach "Jock" Delaney 1979FilmSkatetown, U.S.A.as Harvey Ross 1979FilmLeifas Self 1979FilmA Walking Tour of Sesame Streetas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)1977TVThe Love Boatas Frank Dalton 1977FilmUS Against the Worldas Self 1976FilmPinocchioas The Fox 1976FilmJoysas Self 1976TVThe Sonny and Cher Show 1975TVVan Dyke and Companyas Self 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Host 1975TVCheras Self 1974FilmFlip Wilson... Of Courseas Self 1974FilmUptown Saturday Nightas The Reverend 1974FilmClerow Wilson's Great Escapeas Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)1974TVThe Six Million Dollar Manas Billy Parker / The Prime Minister 1973TVThe Dean Martin Celebrity Roastsas Self 1973FilmKeep U.S. Beautifulas Self 1973TVThe Bobby Darin Show 1972FilmClerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)1972FilmCancel My Reservationas Flip Wilson (uncredited)1970TVThe Flip Wilson Showas Self - Host 1970FilmThe 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Maxas Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy 1970FilmBing Crosby: Cooling Itas Self 1970FilmThe Mad, Mad, Mad Comediansas Self (voice)1969TVLove, American Style 1969TVThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Houras Self 1968TVHere's Lucyas Flip Wilson 1968TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Self (uncredited)1967TVThe Carol Burnett Showas Self 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self 1958TVKraft Music Hallas Self 1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self