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Born on December 8, 1933 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, Flip Wilson was a television actor, screenwriter and television presenter. Flip Wilson died on November 25, 1998 at the age of 64. Awards on record include Emmy Award and New Jersey Hall of Fame (2019).
My Take
Flip Wilson deserves more remembrance than he tends to get. Hosting his own prime-time variety show from 1970 to 1974, an Emmy-winning Black comedian commanding a national audience, was not just entertainment but a genuine act of breaking ground. His Geraldine character became a cultural touchstone, and the 2019 New Jersey Hall of Fame induction shows his home state never forgot him. What moves me is how he used laughter to quietly dismantle a barrier of his era. I regard pioneers like Wilson, who change the landscape while making people smile, with real admiration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Flip Wilson
- Name (Japanese)
- フリップ・ウィルソン
- Reading
- ふりっぷ・うぃるそん
- Born
- December 8, 1933 – November 25, 1998
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / screenwriter / television presenter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Emmy Award
- 2019 New Jersey Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flip%20Wilson
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3073760
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Flip Wilson born?
Born December 8, 1933.
When did Flip Wilson die?
Died November 25, 1998, aged 64.
Where was Flip Wilson from?
Flip Wilson was from Jersey City, New Jersey, United States.
What did Flip Wilson do?
Flip Wilson worked as actor, television actor, screenwriter, television presenter.
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