Shirley Hemphill
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!!.
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- Born:
- In Asheville, North Carolina, USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 13
- First Appeared:
- In the series The Mike Douglas Show 1961-12-11
- Latest Project:
- Series The Wayans Bros. 1995-01-11
Known For
Filmography
| Series | The Wayans Bros. | Coco | 1995-01-11 |
| Movie | CB4 | 976-Sexy | 1993-03-12 |
| Series | Martin | Unknown | 1992-08-27 |
| Series | What's Happening Now!! | 1985-09-07 | |
| Series | One in a Million | 1980-01-08 | |
| Movie | The Richard Pryor Special? | Pushy Fan from Tour Group | 1977-05-05 |
| Movie | The Complete Richard Pryor Roast | 1977-01-01 | |
| Series | The Richard Pryor Show | 1977-09-13 | |
| Series | The Love Boat | Charlene Grover | 1977-09-24 |
| Series | What's Happening!! | Shirley Wilson | 1976-08-05 |
| Series | All's Fair | Unknown | 1976-09-20 |
| Series | Good Times | Unknown | 1974-02-08 |
| Series | The Mike Douglas Show | Self | 1961-12-11 |