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Flip Wilson

Born: 1933-12-08

From: Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.

About: 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.


Film credits:

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