Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
13
Gender
Female
Birthday
Day of Death
1999-12-10 (NaN years old)
Place of Birth
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Also Known As
Shirley Hemphill
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!!.
