Flip Wilson

Flip Wilson

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...

Known For

Uptown Saturday Night

as The Reverend

Skatetown, U.S.A.

as Harvey Ross

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

as Coach "Jock" Delaney

Cast Credits

The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

as Coach "Jock" Delaney

Skatetown, U.S.A.

as Harvey Ross

A Walking Tour of Sesame Street

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Pinocchio

as The Fox

Uptown Saturday Night

as The Reverend

Clerow Wilson's Great Escape

as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)

Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14

as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)

Cancel My Reservation

as Flip Wilson (uncredited)

Crew Credits