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Shirley Hemphill
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Biography
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!!.
Top Filmography
6.3
The Love Boat
1977 // TV
6.0
CB4
1993 // MOVIE
7.6
Martin
1992 // TV
8.0
Good Times
1974 // TV
7.2
The Wayans Bros.
1995 // TV
7.4
What's Happening!!
1976 // TV
6.3
The Richard Pryor Show
1977 // TV
6.3
What's Happening Now!!
1985 // TV
5.4
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 // TV
7.0
The Richard Pryor Special?
1977 // MOVIE
7.0
All's Fair
1976 // TV
5.0
One in a Million
1980 // TV
8.0
Oddity Archive
2012 // TV