Acting · Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. · Born December 8, 1933
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.
MovieThe Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
TVThe Drew Carey Show
1995
as Flip Wilson
TVLiving Single
1993
as Himself
The Jaleel White Special
1992
MovieZora is My Name!
1990
TVCharlie & Co.
1985
as Charlie Richmond
TV227
1985
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
MovieThe Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979
as Coach "Jock" Delaney
MovieSkatetown, U.S.A.
1979
as Harvey Ross
MovieLeif
1979
as Self
MovieA Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Frank Dalton
MovieUS Against the World
1977
as Self
MoviePinocchio
1976
as The Fox
MovieJoys
1976
as Self
TVThe Sonny and Cher Show
1976
TVVan Dyke and Company
1975
as Self
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
TVCher
1975
as Self
MovieFlip Wilson... Of Course
1974
as Self
MovieUptown Saturday Night
1974
as The Reverend
MovieClerow Wilson's Great Escape
1974
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
TVThe Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Billy Parker / The Prime Minister
TVThe Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
1973
as Self
Keep U.S. Beautiful
1973
as Self
TVThe Bobby Darin Show
1973
MovieClerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
1972
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
MovieCancel My Reservation
1972
as Flip Wilson (uncredited)
TVThe Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self - Host
MovieThe 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970
as Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
MovieBing Crosby: Cooling It
1970
as Self
MovieThe Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1970
as Self (voice)
TVLove, American Style
1969
TVThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Self
TVHere's Lucy
1968
as Flip Wilson
TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self (uncredited)
TVThe Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
TVKraft Music Hall
1958
as Self
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
