Shirley Hemphill

Actress

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!!.

Born: in Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Died: December 10, 1999 (Age 24)

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Shirley Hemphill Movies & TV Credits

Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
CB4 Movie Available on 1 streaming services.	6.3	Actress	976-Sexy	1993
The Richard Pryor Show TV Show	7.4	Actress	5 Episodes	1977-1977
What's Happening Now! TV Show Available on 1 streaming services.	6	Actress	66 Episodes	1985-1988
What's Happening!! TV Show Available on 2 streaming services.	7.1	Actress	Shirley Wilson 65 Episodes	1976-1979
One in a Million TV Show	7	Actress	13 Episodes	1980
Martin TV Show Available on 6 streaming services.	7.7	Actress	1 Episode	1992-1997
The Wayans Bros. TV Show Available on 3 streaming services.	7.4	Actress	Coco 1 Episode	1995-2023
The Love Boat TV Show Available on 2 streaming services.	6.4	Actress	Charlene Grover 1 Episode	1977-1987
Good Times TV Show Available on 4 streaming services.	7.6	Actress	1 Episode	1974-1979
All's Fair TV Show	7	Actress	1 Episode	1976-1977
The Mike Douglas Show TV Show	6.9	Actress	Self 2 Episodes	1961-1982
The Richard Pryor Special? TV Special	7.5	Actress	Pushy Fan from Tour Group	1977
Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year

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