Flip Wilson
Born December 08, 1933 (Age: 92)
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Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
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.
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.
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Filmography
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The Jaleel White Special
1992
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Age: 58
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979
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as Coach "Jock" Delaney
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Age: 45
US Against the World
1977
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as Self
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Age: 43
Flip Wilson... Of Course
1974
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as Self
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Age: 40
Uptown Saturday Night
1974
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as The Reverend
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Age: 40
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
1974
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as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
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Age: 40
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970
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as Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
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Age: 36
Bing Crosby: Cooling It
1970
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as Self
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Age: 36