Flip Wilson
Birthday: 1933-12-08 | Place of Birth: Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.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
Acting
Role
as Charlie Richmond
as Coach "Jock" Delaney
as Harvey Ross
as The Fox
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. LeRoy / Devil / Ralph (voice)
as Self
as The Reverend
as Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)
as Geraldine / Prince Vanity / Leroy
as Self
as Self - Host
