Quote of the day
Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
Flip Wilson
Born: December 8, 1933
Died: November 25, 1998 (aged 64)
Bio: Flip Wilson was an African American comedian and actor. In the early 1970s, Wilson hosted his own weekly variety series, The Flip Wilson Show. The series earned Wilson a Golden Globe and two Emmy Awards.
Known for:
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970 – 1974)
- Uptown Saturday Night (1974)
- Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979)
- Charlie & Co. (1985 – 1986)
- Pinocchio (1976)