Flip Wilson
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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
Filmography
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
The Drew Carey Show
1995
as Flip Wilson
Living Single
1993
as Himself
The Jaleel White Special
1992
Zora is My Name!
1990
227
1985
Charlie & Co.
1985
as Charlie Richmond
American Playhouse
1982
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979
as Coach "Jock" Delaney
Skatetown, U.S.A.
1979
as Harvey Ross
Leif
1979
as Self
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
US Against the World
1977
as Self
The Love Boat
1977
as Frank Dalton
Pinocchio
1976
as The Fox
Joys
1976
as Self
The Sonny and Cher Show
1976
Cher
1975
as Self
Van Dyke and Company
1975
as Self
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
Uptown Saturday Night
1974
as The Reverend
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
1974
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
Flip Wilson... Of Course
1974
as Self
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Billy Parker / The Prime Minister
Keep U.S. Beautiful
1973
as Self
The Bobby Darin Show
1973
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
1972
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
Cancel My Reservation
1972
as Flip Wilson (uncredited)
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
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
as Self (voice)
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self - Host
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
Love, American Style
1969
Here's Lucy
1968
as Flip Wilson
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Kraft Music Hall
1958
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self