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.
Filmography
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s2002
The Jaleel White Special1992
Zora is My Name!1990
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh1979 · Coach "Jock" Delaney
Skatetown, U.S.A.1979 · Harvey Ross
Leif1979 · Self
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street1979 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
US Against the World1977 · Self
Pinocchio1976 · The Fox
Joys1976 · Self
Flip Wilson... Of Course1974 · Self
Uptown Saturday Night1974 · The Reverend
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape1974 · Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
Keep U.S. Beautiful1973 · Self
Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 141972 · Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
Cancel My Reservation1972 · Flip Wilson (uncredited)
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max1970 · Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
Bing Crosby: Cooling It1970 · Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians1970 · Self (voice)