Shirley Hemphill
January 1, 1970 (55 years old) in Asheville, North Carolina, USA
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!!.
Known For
Credits
- 1995 ·The Wayans Bros.as Coco
- 1993 ·CB4as 976-Sexy
- 1992 ·Martinas
- 1985 ·What's Happening Now!!as
- 1980 ·One in a Millionas
- 1977 ·The Love Boatas Charlene Grover
- 1977 ·The Richard Pryor Showas
- 1977 ·The Richard Pryor Special?as Pushy Fan from Tour Group
- 1977 ·The Complete Richard Pryor Roastas
- 1976 ·All's Fairas
- 1976 ·What's Happening!!as Shirley Wilson
- 1974 ·Good Timesas
- 1961 ·The Mike Douglas Showas Self