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Flip Wilson
Acting
December 8, 1933
Died: November 25, 1998(64 years)
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
40 Credits
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.
16 Movies
24 TV Shows
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.
Personal Details
- Born
- December 8, 1933
- Died
- November 25, 1998 (64 years old)
- Birthplace
- Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
- Known For
- Acting
- Gender
- Male
Acting Credits
Movies16
TV Shows24
Total Credits40
