Shirley Hemphill

Acting Born Jul 1, 1947 Died Dec 10, 1999 Asheville, North Carolina, USA 14 credits

Biography

Shirley Hemphill works in acting. Born July 1, 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Died December 10, 1999. Archytele tracks 14 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Ernest Lee Thomas 3 shared titles

Haywood Nelson 3 shared titles

Fred Berry 3 shared titles

Howard Morton 2 shared titles

Anne-Marie Johnson 2 shared titles

Martin Lawrence 2 shared titles

Danielle Spencer 2 shared titles

Teddy Wilson 2 shared titles

Alice Ghostley 2 shared titles

Ben Minnotte 1 shared title

Career timeline

2012

Oddity Archive

1995

The Wayans Bros.

1993

CB4

1992

Martin

1985

What's Happening Now!!Dancing in the Wings

1980

One in a Million

1977

The Love BoatThe Richard Pryor ShowThe Richard Pryor Special?

1976

What's Happening!!All's Fair

1974

Good Times

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

Full Filmography

14 titles

Oddity Archive (2012) as Shirley Wilson (archive footage)
The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Coco
CB4 (1993) as 976-Sexy
Martin (1992) as Sister Claus
What's Happening Now!! (1985) as Shirley Wilson
Dancing in the Wings (1985) as Shirley
One in a Million (1980) as Shirley Simmons
The Love Boat (1977) as Charlene Grover
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The Richard Pryor Show (1977)
The Richard Pryor Special? (1977) as Pushy Fan from Tour Group
What's Happening!! (1976) as Shirley Wilson
All's Fair (1976)
Good Times (1974)
The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Shirley Hemphill best known for?

Shirley Hemphill is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Oddity Archive (2012), The Wayans Bros. (1995), CB4 (1993), The Party 2 (1982).

When and where was Shirley Hemphill born?

Shirley Hemphill was born on July 1, 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. They passed away on December 10, 1999.

How many credits does Shirley Hemphill have?

Shirley Hemphill has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2012.

What is Shirley Hemphill's background in cinema and television?

Shirley Ann Hemphill (July 1, 1947 – December 10, 1999) was an American stand-up comedian and actress best known for brassy waitress Shirley Wilson on the sitcom What's Happening!! (1976–79), a role she reprised in the sequel series What's Happening Now!! (1985–88). A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Hemphill move...