Shirley Hemphill
Known for: Acting
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
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7.0
MOVIE
The Richard Pryor Special?
Pushy Fan from Tour Group
1977
Comedy
6.0
MOVIE
CB4
976-Sexy
1993
Comedy
6.3
TV
What's Happening Now!!
1985
Comedy
8.0
TV
Good Times
1974
Comedy
7.6
TV
Martin
Sister Claus
1992
Comedy
7.4
TV
What's Happening!!
Shirley Wilson
1976
Comedy
7.2
TV
The Wayans Bros.
Coco
1995
Comedy
6.3
TV
The Richard Pryor Show
1977
Comedy
7.0
TV
All's Fair
1976
Comedy
5.0
TV
One in a Million
Shirley Simmons
1980
Comedy
5.4
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Comedy
6.3
TV
The Love Boat
Charlene Grover
1977
Drama
8.0
TV
Oddity Archive
Shirley Wilson (archive footage)
2012
Documentary