Flip Wilson
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.
Filmography (42 titles)
MovieThe Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
6.5ShowThe Drew Carey Show
Flip Wilson · 1995
8.1ShowLiving Single
Himself · 1993
The Jaleel White Special
1992
10.0MovieZora is My Name!
1990
8.0ShowCharlie & Co.
Charlie Richmond · 1985
6.8Show227
1985
6.6ShowAmerican Playhouse
1982
5.6MovieThe Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Coach "Jock" Delaney · 1979
5.2MovieSkatetown, U.S.A.
Harvey Ross · 1979
MovieLeif
Self · 1979
MovieA Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1979
6.3ShowThe Love Boat
Frank Dalton · 1977
MovieUS Against the World
Self · 1977
7.4MoviePinocchio
The Fox · 1976
6.0MovieJoys
Self · 1976
7.1ShowThe Sonny and Cher Show
1976
6.0ShowVan Dyke and Company
Self · 1975
6.9ShowSaturday Night Live
Self - Host · 1975
7.0ShowCher
Self · 1975
MovieFlip Wilson... Of Course
Self · 1974
6.2MovieUptown Saturday Night
The Reverend · 1974
10.0MovieClerow Wilson's Great Escape
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice) · 1974
7.3ShowThe Six Million Dollar Man
Billy Parker / The Prime Minister · 1974
5.4ShowThe Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self · 1973
Keep U.S. Beautiful
Self · 1973
10.0ShowThe Bobby Darin Show
1973
7.0MovieClerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice) · 1972
6.5MovieCancel My Reservation
Flip Wilson (uncredited) · 1972
4.8ShowThe Flip Wilson Show
Self - Host · 1970