- Born
- December 8, 1933
- Died
- November 25, 1998 (aged 64)
- Place of birth
- Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
- Also known as
- Clerow "Flip" Wilson Jr., Clerow Wilson Jr.
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.