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Flip Wilson

Actor • Born 1933

Flip Wilson

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About

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

The Love Boat posterThe Love BoatSeries • 1977The Drew Carey Show posterThe Drew Carey ShowSeries • 1995American Playhouse posterAmerican PlayhouseSeries • 1982Love, American Style posterLove, American StyleSeries • 1969The Six Million Dollar Man posterThe Six Million Dollar ManSeries • 1974Here's Lucy posterHere's LucySeries • 1968227 poster227Series • 1985The Flip Wilson Show posterThe Flip Wilson ShowSeries • 1970The Sonny and Cher Show posterThe Sonny and Cher ShowSeries • 1976Skatetown, U.S.A. posterSkatetown, U.S.A.Movie • 1979Uptown Saturday Night posterUptown Saturday NightMovie • 1974