Shirley Hemphill

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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…

  • Acting
  • Born 1 July 1947
  • Died 10 December 1999 (age 52)
  • Asheville, North Carolina, USA
  • 14 credits

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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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