Shirley Hemphill
January 1, 1970 (54 years old) in Asheville, North Carolina, USA
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
Credits
- 1995 · The Wayans Bros. as Coco
- 1993 · CB4 as 976-Sexy
- 1992 · Martin as
- 1985 · What's Happening Now!! as
- 1980 · One in a Million as
- 1977 · The Love Boat as Charlene Grover
- 1977 · The Richard Pryor Show as
- 1977 · The Richard Pryor Special? as Pushy Fan from Tour Group
- 1977 · The Complete Richard Pryor Roast as
- 1976 · All's Fair as
- 1976 · What's Happening!! as Shirley Wilson
- 1974 · Good Times as
- 1961 · The Mike Douglas Show as Self