Flip Wilson
Acting
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.
Known for
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tvThe Drew Carey Show
1995
Flip Wilson
tvLiving Single
1993
Himself
tvCharlie & Co.
1985
Charlie Richmond
movieThe Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979
Coach "Jock" Delaney
movieSkatetown, U.S.A.
1979
Harvey Ross
movieLeif
1979
Self
movieA Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
tvThe Love Boat
1977
Frank Dalton
moviePinocchio
1976
The Fox
movieJoys
1976
Self
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Host
tvCher
1975
Self
movieUptown Saturday Night
1974
The Reverend
movieClerow Wilson's Great Escape
1974
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
tvThe Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Billy Parker / The Prime Minister
movieClerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
1972
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
movieCancel My Reservation
1972
Flip Wilson (uncredited)
tvThe Flip Wilson Show
1970
Self - Host
movieThe 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970
Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
movieThe Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
Self (voice)
tvHere's Lucy
1968
Flip Wilson
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Self (uncredited) / Self
tvThe Carol Burnett Show
1967
Self / Self - Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self / Self - Guest Host
