Flip Wilson
Known for
Acting
Life
1933 – 1998 (aged 64)
Born in
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Credits
View on IMDb21 acting credits
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.
Known For
The Six Million Dollar Man
18 Jan 1974
The Love Boat
24 Sep 1977
The Drew Carey Show
13 Sep 1995
227
14 Sep 1985
Uptown Saturday Night
26 Jul 1974
Here's Lucy
23 Sep 1968
Love, American Style
29 Sep 1969
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
06 Nov 1979
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Filmography
1995
- The Drew Carey Showas Flip Wilson2 episodes
1990
1985
- Charlie & Co.as Charlie Richmond18 episodes
- 2272 episodes
1982
- American Playhouse1 episode
1979
- The Fish That Saved Pittsburghas Coach "Jock" Delaney
- Skatetown, U.S.A.as Harvey Ross
1977
- The Love Boatas Frank Dalton2 episodes
1976
- Pinocchioas The Fox
- The Sonny and Cher Show1 episode
1974
- Uptown Saturday Nightas The Reverend
- Clerow Wilson's Great Escapeas Clerow Wilson
- The Six Million Dollar Manas Billy Parker1 episode
1973
- The Bobby Darin Show2 episodes
1972
- Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14as Clerow Wilson
- Cancel My Reservationas Flip Wilson (uncredited)
1969
- Love, American Style1 episode
1968
- Here's Lucyas Flip Wilson1 episode