Flip Wilson
Acting • Born 1933-12-08 – Died 1998-11-25
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
44 credits
Uptown Saturday Night
Movie • 1974
The Reverend
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Movie • 1970
Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
Zora is My Name!
Movie • 1990
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Movie • 1979
Coach "Jock" Delaney
Skatetown, U.S.A.
Movie • 1979
Harvey Ross
US Against the World
Movie • 1977
Self
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
Movie • 1974
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
Bing Crosby: Cooling It
Movie • 1970
Self
Pinocchio
Movie • 1976
The Fox
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Movie • 2002
Joys
Movie • 1976
Self
Leif
Movie • 1979
Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Movie • 1970
Self (voice)
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
Movie • 1972
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Movie • 1979
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Flip Wilson... Of Course
Movie • 1974
Self
The Jaleel White Special
Movie • 1992
Cancel My Reservation
Movie • 1972
Flip Wilson (uncredited)
Keep U.S. Beautiful
Movie • 1973
Self
The Drew Carey Show
TV • 1995
Flip Wilson
Here's Lucy
TV • 1968
Flip Wilson
The Sonny and Cher Show
TV • 1976
227
TV • 1985
Charlie & Co.
TV • 1985
Charlie Richmond
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV • 1968
Self (uncredited)
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
TV • 1969
Self
The Flip Wilson Show
TV • 1970
Self - Host
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self
The Bobby Darin Show
TV • 1973
Cher
TV • 1975
Self
Van Dyke and Company
TV • 1975
Self
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948
Self
The Six Million Dollar Man
TV • 1974
Billy Parker / The Prime Minister
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967
Self
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967
Self - Guest
The Love Boat
TV • 1977
Frank Dalton
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
TV • 1973
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self - Guest Host
Kraft Music Hall
TV • 1958
Self
Love, American Style
TV • 1969
Living Single
TV • 1993
Himself
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV • 1968
Self