ACTOR · FROM ASHEVILLE, USA
Shirley Hemphill
1947–199913 credits since 1974
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ABOUT SHIRLEY
Shirley Ann Hemphill (July 1, 1947 – December 10, 1999) was an American stand-up comedian and actress best known for brassy waitress Shirley Wilson on the sitcom What's Happening!! (1976–79), a role she reprised in the sequel series What's Happening Now!! (1985–88).
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.
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Born1 July 1947
Died10 December 1999
BirthplaceAsheville, USA
Known forActing
On Cineora8 of 13 titles
Known for
The titles people know Shirley from.
Career
IMDb rating of each title on Cineora, by year.
- Titles on Cineora
- 8
- Average IMDb
- 7.0
- Highest rated
- The Richard Pryor ShowIMDb 7.6
- Working since
- 1974
Size: how widely seen
Filmography
The 2010s
1 title
as Shirley Wilson (archive footage) · 1 episode
The 1990s
3 titles · IMDb 7.0 on average
The 1980s
3 titles · IMDb 6.2 on average
as Shirley
Seriesas Shirley Wilson · 66 episodes
as Shirley Simmons · 13 episodes
The 1970s
6 titles · IMDb 7.1 on average
Seriesas Charlene Grover · 1 episode
Series5 episodes
as Pushy Fan from Tour Group
1 episode
Seriesas Shirley Wilson · 60 episodes
Series1 episode
