Flip Wilson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 08, 1933 |
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| Died | November 25, 1998 (age 64) |
| Birthplace | Jersey City, New Jersey, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Flip Wilson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | The Flip Wilson Show; comedic performances; pioneering representation of Black entertainers on television |
Intro
Flip Wilson was a groundbreaking American comedian and actor, best known for hosting his own popular television variety series, 'The Flip Wilson Show,' in the early 1970s. He was celebrated for his comedic timing, influential characters such as Geraldine Jones, and for being one of the first Black entertainers to achieve mainstream television success.
Early Life & Background
Born Clerow Wilson Jr. on December 8, 1933, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Flip Wilson had a difficult childhood. He spent time in foster care after his mother left the family and his father was unable to care for all the children. Wilson later joined the U.S. Air Force where he acquired his famous nickname 'Flip' due to his humorous storytelling.
Career Highlights
- Hosted 'The Flip Wilson Show' (1970–1974), becoming the first African-American entertainer to host a successful variety series on network television.
- Won two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for 'The Flip Wilson Show' (1971).
- Became known for comedic characters like Geraldine Jones and Reverend Leroy.
- Appeared on shows such as 'Laugh-In' and 'The Ed Sullivan Show'.
- Had a successful stand-up comedy career before branching into television.
Trivia
- Flip Wilson's catchphrase 'The devil made me do it!' became a significant pop culture reference in the 1970s.
- He was the first Black entertainer to host a hit variety show on American television.
- In 1972, Time magazine featured him on its cover.
FAQs
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Flip Wilson was born the 8 December 1933.
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 8th, 1933, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 8th, 1933 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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