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Clerow Wilson Jr., known professionally as Flip Wilson, (December 8, 1933 – November 25, 1998) was an American comedian (comedy) and actor. Time magazine featured his image on their cover and named him "TVs first black superstar".
Birth Name: Clerow Wilson Jr.
Date of birth: 1933-12-08
Birth Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Date of death: 1998-11-25
Death Location: Malibu, California, USA
Occupation: Variety Show Host
Years Active: 1969-1986
Spouse: Peaches (1957-1967),Cookie MacKenzie (1979-1985)
Children: Stacey Wilson,Tamara Wilson
Parents: Clerow Wilson Sr. (father),Cornelia Wilson (mother)
Influenced: Arsenio Hall, Chris Rock, Paul Mooney, Jimmy James (Jimmy James (performance artist))
Emmyawards: 18