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Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
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Place of Birth:
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
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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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CB4 | 976-Sexy |
| 1977 | The Richard Pryor Special? | Pushy Fan from Tour Group |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Oddity Archive | Shirley Wilson (archive footage) |
| 1995 | The Wayans Bros. | Coco |
| 1992 | Martin | |
| 1985 | What's Happening Now!! | |
| 1980 | One in a Million | Shirley Simmons |
| 1977 | The Richard Pryor Show | |
| 1977 | The Love Boat | Charlene Grover |
| 1976 | What's Happening!! | Shirley Wilson |
| 1976 | All's Fair | |
| 1974 | Good Times | |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self |