Flip Wilson
ActingBorn: 1933-12-08Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
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.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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Saturday Night Live
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Love Boat
Frank Dalton
The Drew Carey Show
Flip Wilson
Love, American Style
American Playhouse
The Six Million Dollar Man
Billy Parker / The Prime Minister
The Carol Burnett Show
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The Ed Sullivan Show
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