Flip Wilson
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Flip Wilson
Pinocchio
1976
Filmography
Acting (19)
1990
10.0
1979
The Fish That Saved Pittsburghas Coach "Jock" Delaney
5.9
1979
Skatetown, U.S.A.as Harvey Ross
5.1
1979
Leifas Self
1979
A Walking Tour of Sesame Streetas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1977
US Against the Worldas Self
1976
Pinocchioas The Fox
7.4
1976
Joysas Self
6.0
1974
Flip Wilson... Of Courseas Self
1974
Uptown Saturday Nightas The Reverend
6.2
1974
Clerow Wilson's Great Escapeas Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
10.0
1973
Keep U.S. Beautifulas Self
1972
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
7.0
1972
Cancel My Reservationas Flip Wilson (uncredited)
5.6
1970
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Maxas Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
6.0
1970
Bing Crosby: Cooling Itas Self
1970
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comediansas Self (voice)
6.0
Production & Directing (1)
1974
10.0