Shirley Hemphill
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!!.
Filmography (10)
TV
Oddity Archive
2012
Actor: Shirley Wilson (ar…
TV
The Wayans Bros.
1995
Actor: Coco
CB4
1993
Actor: 976-Sexy
TV
Martin
1992
Actor: Sister Claus
TV
What's Happening Now!!
1985
Actor
TV
The Love Boat
1977
Actor: Charlene Grover
TV
The Richard Pryor Show
1977
Actor
TV
What's Happening!!
1976
Actor: Shirley Wilson
TV
Good Times
1974
Actor
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Actor