Shirley Hemphill

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

13

Gender

Female

Birthday

-

Day of death

1999-12-10 (29 years old)

Place of Birth

Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Shirley Hemphill

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!!.

Known For

  • The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

  • The Love Boat

    The Love Boat

  • Martin

    Martin

  • The Wayans Bros.

    The Wayans Bros.

  • Good Times

    Good Times

  • Oddity Archive

    Oddity Archive

  • What's Happening!!

    What's Happening!!

  • CB4

    CB4

  • What's Happening Now!!

    What's Happening Now!!

  • All's Fair

    All's Fair

  • The Richard Pryor Show

    The Richard Pryor Show

  • One in a Million

    One in a Million

  • The Richard Pryor Special?

    The Richard Pryor Special?