Flip Wilson
Acting
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.
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Movies (19)
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s2002- The Jaleel White Special1992
Zora is My Name!1990
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh1979Coach "Jock" Delaney
Skatetown, U.S.A.1979Harvey Ross
Leif1979Self
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street1979Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
US Against the World1977Self
Pinocchio1976The Fox
Joys1976Self
Flip Wilson... Of Course1974Self
Uptown Saturday Night1974The Reverend
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape1974Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)- Keep U.S. Beautiful1973Self
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 141972Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
Cancel My Reservation1972Flip Wilson (uncredited)
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max1970Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
Bing Crosby: Cooling It1970Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians1970Self (voice)
Shows (23)
The Drew Carey Show1995Flip Wilson
Living Single1993Himself
Charlie & Co.1985Charlie Richmond
2271985
American Playhouse1982
The Love Boat1977Frank Dalton
The Sonny and Cher Show1976
Van Dyke and Company1975Self
Saturday Night Live1975Self - Host
Cher1975Self
The Six Million Dollar Man1974Billy Parker / The Prime Minister
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts1973Self
The Bobby Darin Show1973
The Flip Wilson Show1970Self - Host
Love, American Style1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour1969Self
Here's Lucy1968Flip Wilson
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In1968Self (uncredited)
The Carol Burnett Show1967Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962Self
The Mike Douglas Show1961Self
Kraft Music Hall1958Self
The Ed Sullivan Show1948Self