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!!.
Filmography
all 15
TV Shows 11
Movies 4
self 1
976-Sexy
CB4 (1993)
Movie
6
Shirley Wilson
What's Happening Now!! (1985)
TV
Shopkeeper
Pryor's Place (1984)
TV
Shirley Simmons
One in a Million (1980)
TV
Charlene Grover
The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
Pushy Fan from Tour Group
The Richard Pryor Special? (1977)
Movie
Shirley Wilson
What's Happening!! (1976)
TV
6
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1947-07-01
Deathday1999-12-10 (52 years old)
Birth PlaceAsheville, North Carolina, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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