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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Uptown Saturday Night
as The Reverend
1974
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
as Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
1970
Zora is My Name!
1990
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
as Coach "Jock" Delaney
1979
Skatetown, U.S.A.
as Harvey Ross
1979
US Against the World
as Self
1977
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
1974
Bing Crosby: Cooling It
as Self
1970
Pinocchio
as The Fox
1976
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
Joys
as Self
1976
Leif
as Self
1979
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
as Self (voice)
1970
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
1972
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1979
Flip Wilson... Of Course
as Self
1974
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Cancel My Reservation
as Flip Wilson (uncredited)
1972
Keep U.S. Beautiful
as Self
1973
TV Appearances
The Drew Carey Show
as Flip Wilson
1995
Here's Lucy
as Flip Wilson
1968
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
227
1985
Charlie & Co.
as Charlie Richmond
1985
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited)
1968
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
as Self
1969
The Flip Wilson Show
as Self - Host
1970
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
The Bobby Darin Show
1973
Cher
as Self
1975
Van Dyke and Company
as Self
1975