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Died aged 64Also known asClerow "Flip" Wilson Jr., Clerow Wilson Jr.GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn08/12/1933Born inJersey City, New Jersey, U.S.Died25/11/1998 (aged 64)Died inMalibuCauseliver cancerWikidataQ3073760 ↗TMDb#103903 ↗
Clerow "Flip" Wilson Jr. 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.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70sMovie | — | 69 |
| 1995 | The Drew Carey ShowSeries | Flip Wilson | 62 |
| 1993 | Living SingleSeries | Himself | 60 |
| 1990 | Zora is My Name!Movie | — | 57 |
| 1985 | 227Series | — | 52 |
| 1982 | American PlayhouseSeries | — | 49 |
| 1979 | Skatetown, U.S.A.Movie | Harvey Ross | 46 |
| 1977 | The Love BoatSeries | Frank Dalton | 44 |
| 1977 | US Against the WorldMovie | Self | 44 |
| 1976 | The Sonny and Cher ShowSeries | — | 43 |
| 1976 | JoysMovie | Self | 43 |
| 1976 | PinocchioMovie | The Fox | 43 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night LiveSeries | Self - Host | 42 |
| 1975 | CherSeries | Self | 42 |
| 1975 | Van Dyke and CompanySeries | Self | 42 |
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar ManSeries | Billy Parker / The Prime Minister | 41 |
| 1974 | Uptown Saturday NightMovie | The Reverend | 41 |
| 1973 | The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsSeries | Self | 40 |
| 1972 | Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14Movie | Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice) | 39 |
| 1972 | Cancel My ReservationMovie | Flip Wilson (uncredited) | 39 |
| 1970 | The Flip Wilson ShowSeries | Self - Host | 37 |
| 1969 | Love, American StyleSeries | — | 36 |
| 1969 | The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSeries | Self | 36 |
| 1968 | Here's LucySeries | Flip Wilson | 35 |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSeries | Self (uncredited) | 35 |
| 1967 | The Carol Burnett ShowSeries | Self | 34 |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries | Self | 29 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSeries | Self | 28 |
| 1958 | Kraft Music HallSeries | Self | 25 |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan ShowSeries | Self | 15 |