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Clerow "Flip" Wilson Jr. (December 8, 1933 – November 25, 1998) was an American comedian and actor best known for his television appearances during the late 1960s and 1970s. From 1970 to 1974, Wilson hosted his own weekly variety series The Flip Wilson Show , and introduced viewers to his recurring character Geraldine .
[1] [2] [3] [7] Like other popular comedians of his era, his comedy included jokes about "Pakis" and "coons". [3] Nevertheless, in the 1970s he was a role model for a new generation of British black comedians, such as Lenny Henry and Gary Wilmot, [8] when almost all others were white. He reached the pinnacle of his comedy career in the early 1970s.
This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:African-American comedians. It includes comedians that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent. This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:American male comedians .
Every Black actor and actress, director and comedian stands on the shoulders of those who paved the way for future generations. In honor of Black History Month, ET is celebrating some of the ...
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Following is a list of comedians, comedy groups, and comedy writers. Comedians (sorted ... Jack Black (born 1969) Jordan Black (born 1970) Lewis Black (born 1948)
James Carter Walker Jr. (born June 25, 1947) is an American actor and comedian. He portrayed James ("J.J.") Evans Jr., the older son of James Evans Sr. and Florida Evans, on the CBS television comedy series Good Times. The show ran from 1974 to 1979, and Walker was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1975 and 1976 for his role as J.J.
Willie Tyler (born September 8, 1940) is an American ventriloquist, comedian and actor. [1] He has been credited as Willie Tyler and Lester or Willie Tyler & Lester. Tyler recorded "Cannibal" for Motown Records in 1968, but it was not released. He has appeared in many television commercials, sitcoms and films.