Flip Wilson
Actor
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.
Born1933-12-08
Place of BirthJersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Known For
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Talk
6.9
Saturday Night Live
ComedyNews
6.3
The Love Boat
DramaComedy
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
ComedyTalk
6.6
American Playhouse
DramaComedy
6.2
Love, American Style
Comedy
6.5
The Drew Carey Show
Comedy
7.3
The Six Million Dollar Man
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
7.7
The Carol Burnett Show
ComedyFamily
6.7
Here's Lucy
Comedy
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
ComedyTalk
8.1
Living Single
Comedy
6.8
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Comedy
6.8
227
ComedyFamily
5.4
Kraft Music Hall
4.8
The Flip Wilson Show
Comedy
5.4
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Comedy
6.8
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Comedy
7.1
The Sonny and Cher Show
Comedy
7.0
Cher
Comedy
6.0
Van Dyke and Company
Comedy
6.2
Uptown Saturday Night
ComedyCrime
10.0
The Bobby Darin Show
8.0
Charlie & Co.
Comedy