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Flip Wilson
Born 1933-12-08Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70sRoleThe Jaleel White SpecialRoleZora is My Name!RoleThe Fish That Saved PittsburghCoach "Jock" DelaneySkatetown, U.S.A.Harvey RossLeifSelfA Walking Tour of Sesame StreetSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)US Against the WorldSelfPinocchioThe FoxJoysSelfFlip Wilson... Of CourseSelfUptown Saturday NightThe ReverendClerow Wilson's Great EscapeClerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)Keep U.S. BeautifulSelfClerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)Cancel My ReservationFlip Wilson (uncredited)The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter MaxGeraldine / Prince Vanity / LeroyBing Crosby: Cooling ItSelfThe Mad, Mad, Mad ComediansSelf (voice)