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.
Acted in 21
2000s
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Movie
1990s
- 1995
- 1992
The Jaleel White Special
Movie
- 1990
Zora is My Name!
Movie
1980s
- 1985
Charlie & Co.
Charlie Richmond · 18 episodes
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Coach "Jock" Delaney
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Harvey Ross
- 1977
- 1976
- 1974
Uptown Saturday Night
The Reverend
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
- 1973
The Bobby Darin Show
TV
- 1972
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
Cancel My Reservation
Flip Wilson (uncredited)
- 1970
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
Wrote 3
1970s
- 1974
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
Story
- 1970
The Best of Flip Wilson
Writer
Appearances20
1990s
- 1993
1970s
- 1979
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1977
US Against the World
Self
- 1976
- 1975
Van Dyke and Company
Self · 1 episode
- 1974
Flip Wilson... Of Course
Self
- 1973
- 1970
Bing Crosby: Cooling It
Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Self (voice)
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
- 1967
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1958
1940s
- 1948
