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
Coco
The Wayans Bros. (1995)
TV
5
976-Sexy
CB4 (1993)
Movie
6
Martin (1992)
TV
6
Shirley Wilson
What's Happening Now!! (1985)
TV
Shopkeeper
Pryor's Place (1984)
TV
Comedienne
Playboy Video Magazine: Volume 4 (1983)
Movie
Shirley Simmons
One in a Million (1980)
TV
Charlene Grover
The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
TV
Pushy Fan from Tour Group
The Richard Pryor Special? (1977)
Movie
The Complete Richard Pryor Roast (1977)
Movie
All's Fair (1976)
TV
Shirley Wilson
What's Happening!! (1976)
TV
6
Good Times (1974)
TV
10
Self
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
TV
Ratings
Average 6.35
Based on 55.7 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1961
1977
1980
1984
1995
Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1947-07-01
Deathday1999-12-10 (52 years old)
Birth PlaceAsheville, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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