Flip Wilson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Flip Wilson
Occupation	Tv Actor
Date Of Birth	Dec 8, 1933(1933-12-08)
Age	91
Date Of Death	1998-11-25
Birthplace	Jersey City
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Flip Wilson Biography

Flip Wilson is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on December 8, 1933 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. A two-time Emmy-nominated African American comedian who often was the flirty Geraldine on the variety television program, The Flip Wilson Show.

He was credited with having had an influence on the comedy manner and style of He was known to have influenced the comedic style of Chris Rock..

He got married to his first wife, Lovenia Patricia Wilson in the year 1957 and split in the midst of 10 years. He would marry again and divorce 10 years following to Tuanchai MacKenzie.

Flip Wilson Net Worth

Flip Wilson is one of the richest Tv Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Flip Wilson 's net worth $6 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a liar about his age, and enlisted in his U.S. Air Force at age 16 after being bounced between foster homes.

The year was 1972. Time magazine called him the first black television star.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Flip Wilson Dating?

According to our records, Flip Wilson married to Tuanchai MacKenzie , Lovenia Patricia Wilson. As of December 1, 2023, Flip Wilson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Flip Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Flip Wilson celebrates birthday on December 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Flip Wilson

1. Flip Wilson was born on December 8, 1933 in New Jersey.
2. He became the first African American to host a successful TV variety show.
3. His most famous character was Geraldine Jones, a sassy woman.
4. The Flip Wilson Show aired from 1970-1974 and won two Emmy Awards.
5. Wilson’s catchphrase “The devil made me do it” became popular.
6. He appeared in several films including “Uptown Saturday Night”.
7. Wilson died of liver cancer on November 25, 1998 at age 64.
8. He was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
9. Wilson had ten children with four different women.
10. He was known for his clean humor and family-friendly comedy style.

What did Flip Wilson died of?

Liver cancer

Why was The Flip Wilson Show Cancelled?

In its first season, “The Flip Wilson Show” was the second-highest-rated program on TV, and won an Emmy for best variety show; the next year, it was No. 2 again. But after the show’s ratings declined the next two seasons, NBC called for cuts. Instead of cutting, Wilson quit.

How much was Flip Wilson worth when he passed away?

Net Worth: $6 Million
Date of Birth:| Dec 8, 1933 – Nov 25, 1998 (64 years old)
Gender:| Male
Profession:| Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter
Nationality:| United States of America

What did Flip Wilson do after his show was Cancelled?

After Wilson left the show in 1974, he went into semi-retirement, appearing in specials and in movies like Uptown Saturday Night (1974) and The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979).

Who coined the phrase the devil made me do it?

Back in the 1960s and ’70s, a hugely successful comedian named Flip Wilson turned “the Devil made me do it” into a meme. Wilson made frequent TV appearances in the 1960s before starring on his own Emmy Award-winning network TV show in 1970.