Flip Wilson
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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
Credits
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)
as Coach "Jock" Delaney
Uptown Saturday Night (1974)
as The Reverend
Joys (1976)
as Self
Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979)
as Harvey Ross
Cancel My Reservation (1972)
as Flip Wilson (uncredited)
Pinocchio (1976)
as The Fox
US Against the World (1977)
as Self
Zora is My Name! (1990)
Actor
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970)
as Self (voice)
Leif (1979)
as Self
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street (1979)
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Keep U.S. Beautiful (1973)
as Self
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s (2002)
Actor
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14 (1972)
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
The Jaleel White Special (1992)
Actor
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max (1970)
as Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
Bing Crosby: Cooling It (1970)
as Self
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape (1974)
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
Flip Wilson... Of Course (1974)
as Self