Shirley Hemphill
Shirley Hemphill
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 Acting
Popularity 7.421
Birthday
Place of Birth Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Also Known As
What's Happening!!
1976

What's Happening!!

The Richard Pryor Show
1977

The Richard Pryor Show

What's Happening Now!!
1985

What's Happening Now!!

Good Times
1974

Good Times

Martin
1992

Martin

The Wayans Bros.
1995

The Wayans Bros.

All's Fair
1976

All's Fair

One in a Million
1980

One in a Million

The Love Boat
1977

The Love Boat

The Mike Douglas Show
1961

The Mike Douglas Show