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
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
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The Jaleel White Special
1992
Zora is My Name!
1990
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979
as Coach "Jock" Delaney
Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979
as Harvey Ross
Leif
1979
as Self
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
US Against the World
1977
as Self
Pinocchio
1976
as The Fox
Joys
1976
as Self
Flip Wilson... Of Course
1974
as Self
Uptown Saturday Night
1974
as The Reverend
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
1974
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
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Keep U.S. Beautiful
1973
as Self
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
1972
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
Cancel My Reservation
1972
as Flip Wilson (uncredited)
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970
as Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
Bing Crosby: Cooling It
1970
as Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
as Self (voice)