Flip Wilson Biography

Flip Wilson biography

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NAME: Flip Wilson
OCCUPATION: Television Actor, Comedian
BIRTH DATE: December 08, 1933
DEATH DATE: November 25, 1998
PLACE OF BIRTH: Jersey City, New Jersey
PLACE OF DEATH: Malibu, California
Originally: Clerow Wilson

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Comedian Flip Wilson was one of the first successful African American hosts on television. The Flip Wilson Show ran from 1970 to 1974.

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Profile

Born on December 8, 1933, in Jersey City, New Jersey, comedian Flip Wilson grew up foster homes. He served in the air force from 1950 to 1954. After leaving the air force, he worked as a bellhop and did stand-up acts at nightclubs. He appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1965, which led to TV appearances and eventually The Flip Wilson Show.

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