Flip Wilson: Life, Comedy & "The Flip Wilson Show"
Is it possible for laughter to break down barriers and unite a nation? Absolutely. Flip Wilson wasn't just a comedian; he was a cultural phenomenon who redefined American humor and paved the way for future generations of Black entertainers.
Born Clerow Wilson Jr. on December 8, 1933, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Flip Wilson's life was a testament to resilience and the transformative power of comedy. His journey from a challenging childhood marked by poverty and time spent in foster homes to becoming a groundbreaking television icon is a story that resonates even today. He wasn't merely telling jokes; he was crafting characters, stories, and a brand of humor that spoke to a diverse audience, making him a household name in the 1970s.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Clerow Wilson Jr. |
| Stage Name | Flip Wilson |
| Date of Birth | December 8, 1933 |
| Place of Birth | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA |
| Date of Death | November 25, 1998 |
| Place of Death | Malibu, California, USA |
| Cause of Death | Pneumonia |
| Occupation | Comedian, Actor, Writer |
| Years Active | 1960s - 1990s |
| Spouses | Cookie MacKenzie (m. ? - div. ?), Lovenia Patricia (Peaches) Wilson (m. ? - div. ?) |
| Children | Five |
| Notable Works | The Flip Wilson Show, Geraldine Jones character, Reverend Leroy |
| Awards | 2 Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Award, National Comedy Hall of Fame Inductee |
| Military Service | United States Air Force |
| Albums | Flippin (1961), Flip Wilsons Pot Luck (1964) |
| Films | Uptown Saturday Night (1974), The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) |
| Reference | Flip Wilson IMDB Profile |
Detail Author:
- Name : Dr. Braden Ritchie
- Username : hattie13
- Email : saige.wolf@yahoo.com
- Birthdate : 1974-07-10
- Address : 79980 Dax Ramp Marcelleside, AZ 16040-6140
- Phone : 1-708-232-8051
- Company : Ankunding, Eichmann and Glover
- Job : Industrial Engineer
- Bio : Dolore aut quod dolore ut. Facilis sed animi nihil omnis consequatur. Ipsum dolor quia error dolorem. Voluptatem temporibus non est quia. Quam in omnis laudantium dolores.
Socials
tiktok:
- url : https://tiktok.com/@heaney1979
- username : heaney1979
- bio : Aliquam molestias voluptatibus quas molestiae fugiat itaque laborum.
- followers : 4812
- following : 1047
twitter:
- url : https://twitter.com/heaney2001
- username : heaney2001
- bio : Labore ut numquam ad deserunt. Mollitia sed dolorem perferendis vitae. Veniam dignissimos sunt doloribus porro. Nemo saepe fuga vitae nobis nihil et et.
- followers : 3295
- following : 2497
instagram:
- url : https://instagram.com/missouri3824
- username : missouri3824
- bio : Earum in eaque eveniet aliquid. Dolores ratione amet quo perferendis occaecati aperiam.
- followers : 3907
- following : 2361
