Flip Wilson
Acting
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
2002The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
1990Zora is My Name!
1979The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Coach "Jock" Delaney
1979Skatetown, U.S.A.
Harvey Ross
1979Leif
Self
1979A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1977US Against the World
Self
1976Pinocchio
The Fox
1976Joys
Self
1974Uptown Saturday Night
The Reverend
1974Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
1974Flip Wilson... Of Course
Self
1972Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
1972Cancel My Reservation
Flip Wilson (uncredited)
1970The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
1970Bing Crosby: Cooling It
Self
1970The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
Self (voice)