Flip Wilson

Flip Wilson

Birthday: December 8, 1933 in Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Deathday: November 25, 1998
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 c...haracter 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

The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show

TV | 1970
Uptown Saturday Night

Uptown Saturday Night

Movie | 1974
Skatetown, U.S.A.

Skatetown, U.S.A.

Movie | 1979
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

Movie | 2002
The Drew Carey Show

The Drew Carey Show

TV | 1996
Flip Wilson
2 Episodes
Living Single

Living Single

TV | 1993
Himself
One Episode
The Jaleel White Special

The Jaleel White Special

Movie | 1992
Zora is My Name!

Zora is My Name!

Movie | 1990
227

227

TV | 1988
2 Episodes
Charlie & Co.

Charlie & Co.

TV | 1985
Charlie Richmond
18 Episodes
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

TV | 1983
Self - Host
One Episode
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

Movie | 1979
Coach "Jock" Delaney
Skatetown, U.S.A.

Skatetown, U.S.A.

Movie | 1979
Harvey Ross
Leif

Leif

Movie | 1979
Self
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

Movie | 1979
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
US Against the World

US Against the World

Movie | 1977
Self
The Sonny and Cher Show

The Sonny and Cher Show

TV | 1977
One Episode
The Love Boat

The Love Boat

TV | 1977
Frank Dalton
One Episode
Pinocchio

Pinocchio

Movie | 1976
The Fox
Joys

Joys

Movie | 1976
Self
Van Dyke and Company

Van Dyke and Company

TV | 1976
Self
One Episode
The Six Million Dollar Man

The Six Million Dollar Man

TV | 1976
Billy Parker / The Prime Minister
One Episode
Cher

Cher

TV | 1975
Self
One Episode
Uptown Saturday Night

Uptown Saturday Night

Movie | 1974
The Reverend
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape

Clerow Wilson's Great Escape

Movie | 1974
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
Flip Wilson... Of Course

Flip Wilson... Of Course

Movie | 1974
Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

TV | 1974
Self
One Episode
The Bobby Darin Show

The Bobby Darin Show

TV | 1973
2 Episodes
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14

Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14

Movie | 1972
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
Cancel My Reservation

Cancel My Reservation

Movie | 1972
Flip Wilson (uncredited)
Here's Lucy

Here's Lucy

TV | 1971
Flip Wilson
One Episode
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1971
Self
3 Episodes
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max

The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max

Movie | 1970
Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
Bing Crosby: Cooling It

Bing Crosby: Cooling It

Movie | 1970
Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

Movie | 1970
Self (voice)
The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show

TV | 1970
Self - Host
96 Episodes
The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show

TV | 1970
Self - Guest
One Episode
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

TV | 1969
Self
2 Episodes
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1969
Self - Guest Host
4 Episodes
Love, American Style

Love, American Style

TV | 1969
One Episode
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

TV | 1968
Self
18 Episodes
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

TV | 1968
Self
4 Episodes
The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show

TV | 1968
Self
One Episode
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall

TV | 1968
Self
3 Episodes
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1967
Self
4 Episodes