Flip Wilson

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Dec 08, 1933 (91 years old)
Death date
Nov 25, 1998

Flip Wilson

Known For

The Jaleel White Special
0h 48m
Movie 1992

The Jaleel White Special

A special starring teenage actor Jaleel White, who fantasizes about writing, directing and acting in his own movie.

Zora is My Name!
1h 30m
Movie 1990

Zora is My Name!

A celebration of the life of Zora Neale Hurston, who was born at the turn of the 20th Century and grew to be an important voice with her written portrayals of Black American life in the rural south of the 1930's and 40's, and the stories, songs and folklore that were her heritage and inspiration.

Charlie & Co.
0h 30m
TV Show 1985

Charlie & Co.

Charlie & Co. is an American sitcom that originally aired on CBS from September 18, 1985 to May 16, 1986. Created by Allan Katz, the series stars Flip Wilson and Gladys Knight. Charlie & Co. is regarded as CBS's answer to The Cosby Show, which was a ratings success for NBC at the time. Unlike The Cosby Show, which ran for eight seasons, Charlie & Co. lasted for only one.

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.

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