Shirley Hemphill
Birthday
N/A
Day of death
1999/12/10
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Also know as
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Biography
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Hemphill moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. After working the Los Angeles comedy club circuit, her routine eventually attracted attention leading to her being cast in guest starring roles on television. In 1976, she landed the role of brassy waitress Shirley Wilson on the sitcom What's Happening!!.
Acting
(1977) The Richard Pryor Special?
as Pushy Fan from Tour Group
(1977) The Complete Richard Pryor Roast
as ---
(1993) CB4
as 976-Sexy
(1985) What's Happening Now!!
as ---
(1974) Good Times
as ---
(1992) Martin
as ---
(1976) What's Happening!!
as Shirley Wilson
(1995) The Wayans Bros.
as Coco
(1977) The Richard Pryor Show
as ---
(1976) All's Fair
as ---
(1980) One in a Million
as ---
(1961) The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
(1977) The Love Boat
as Charlene Grover