Where to watch Shirley Hemphill in the UK
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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. What's Happening!! was a modest hit for ABC, bu…
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- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Love Boat (1977) as Charlene Grover
- Martin (1992) as Sister Claus
- Good Times (1974) Cast
- Oddity Archive (2012) as Shirley Wilson (archive footage)
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Coco
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Shirley Wilson
- What's Happening Now!! (1985) as Shirley Wilson
- All's Fair (1976) Cast
- CB4 (1993) as 976-Sexy
- The Richard Pryor Show (1977) Cast
- One in a Million (1980) as Shirley Simmons
- The Richard Pryor Special? (1977) as Pushy Fan from Tour Group
- Dancing in the Wings (1985) as Shirley
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Most-watched Shirley Hemphill films currently: CB4 (1993), The Richard Pryor Special? (1977), Dancing in the Wings (1985).
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Selected TV credits: The Mike Douglas Show (1961), The Love Boat (1977), Martin (1992), Good Times (1974), Oddity Archive (2012).
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