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.
Awards & recognition
- New Jersey Hall of Fame · 2019
- Emmy Award
Filmography16 titles
Living Single
The Carol Burnett Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Pinocchio
The Six Million Dollar Man
Saturday Night Live
227
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Here's Lucy
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
The Drew Carey Show
The Love Boat
Uptown Saturday Night
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Flip