Acting
Flip Wilson
Born December 8, 1933 · Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Died November 25, 1998 · aged 64
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 seco…
Known For
Uptown Saturday Night · 1974Uptown Saturday Night
★ 6.21974
MovieComedyCrime
Two blue-collar buddies search the underworld for a winning lottery ticket lost in a nightclub holdup.
Pinocchio · 1976Pinocchio
★ 7.41976
MovieTV MovieFamily
This musical adaptation of Pinocchio from 1976 features the incomparable talents of Danny Kaye, Sandy Duncan, Flip Wilson, and Clive Revill. Framed by the story of a young theater girl's desire to study and work apart from her father, the story of Pinocchio is presented as a subplay with the young girl as Pinocchio (Sandy Duncan) and her father as Geppetto (Danny Kaye). The famous Carlo Collodi story of a lonely woodcutter whose marionette comes to life is presented faithfully and engagingly.
Cancel My Reservation · 1972Cancel My Reservation
★ 5.61972
MovieComedyMystery
Bob Hope is a stressed out talk show host who is sent on a vacation to Arizona on doctor's orders and has to play Sherlock Holmes with his wife, the lovely Eva Marie Saint, to solve a series of murders that has Bob as the prime suspect.
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh · 1979The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
★ 5.61979
MovieComedy
The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winners.
Skatetown, U.S.A. · 1979Skatetown, U.S.A.
★ 5.11979
MovieComedy
A street-gang leader challenges a handsome young skater in a championship contest at the local roller-disco rink.
Zora is My Name! · 1990Zora is My Name!
★ 10.01990
MovieDramaComedy
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.
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s · 2002The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
2002
Movie
From those early days of black and white with Ed Ames' memorable Tomahawk toss, to Tiny Tim's Technicolor wedding, to Letterman and Leno's stand-up debuts; the first decade of The Tonight Show was filled with once-in-a-lifetime classic TV moments. This volume includes: Pearl Baily, Buddy Hackett, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Flip Wilson, Don Rickles, Dolly Parton and more!
Clerow Wilson's Great Escape · 1974Clerow Wilson's Great Escape
★ 10.01974
MovieAnimationTV Movie
Clerow is taken away from his sister's home by a social worker and placed into servitude with an evil foster family “where they put water in the milk and milk in the water.” Clerow eventually escapes from this family and is reunited with his sister in a new housing project.
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Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14 · 1972Clerow Wilson and the Miracle of P.S. 14
★ 7.01972
MovieComedyAnimation
Clerow Wilson and his friends attempt to put on a play to raise money for their band uniforms.
Clerow Wilson / Geraldine / Rev. Leroy / Devil / Herbie (voice)












