Who was Flip Wilson’s first wife?

Personal life. Wilson was married twice. In 1957, he married Lavenia Patricia “Peaches” Wilson (née Dean); they divorced in 1967. He had four children with his common-law wife Blonell Pitman.

Did Flip Wilson have any brothers?

Wilson was a foster child. Born in 1933, Wilson had eighteen brothers and sisters.

What was Flip Wilson’s birth name?

Wilson was born Clerow Wilson in Jersey City on Dec. 8, 1933, one of 18 children.

What was Flip Wilson’s favorite saying?

Wilson popularized the catchphrase “The Devil made me do it!”.