Flip Wilson
TV Actor

Flip Wilson Net Worth

Flip Wilson was an African American comedian and two-time Emmy Award winner, born on December 8, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ. He was best known for his role as the sassy Geraldine on the television variety show, The Flip Wilson Show.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day December 8, 1933
Birth Place Jersey City, NJ
Age 87 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 25, 1998 (age 64)
Birth Sign Sagittarius

💰 Net worth: $6 million (2024)

About

Two-time Emmy Award-winning African American Comedian who often played the sassy Geraldine on the television variety show, The Flip Wilson Show.

Before Fame

He lied about his age and joined the U.S. Air Force at 16 years old after bouncing around foster homes.

Trivia

In 1972, Time magazine called him TV's first black superstar.

Family Life

He married first wife, Lovenia Patricia Wilson in 1957 and they divorced after 10 years. He would remarry and divorce over a decade later with Tuanchai MacKenzie.

Associated With

He was known to have influenced the comedic style of Chris Rock.

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