Shirley Ann Hemphill (July 1, 1947 [1] – December 10, 1999) was an American stand-up comedian and actress. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Hemphill moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s to pursue …

Shirley Hemphill was born on July 1, 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. She was an actress, known for What's Happening!! (1976), What's Happening Now! (1985) and Martin (1992). She died …

Sep 10, 2025 · Shirley Ann Hemphill (July 1, 1947 – December 10, 1999) was an American stand-up comedian and actress. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Hemphill moved to Los Angeles in the …

Jun 1, 2019 · Actress Shirley Hemphill was best known as the wise-cracking waitress with whom she shared a first name on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening!!" She was also known for her stand-up …

Shirley Ann Hemphill was a distinguished American comedian and actress best known for her portrayal of Shirley Wilson on the popular sitcom What’s Happening!! (1976–1979) and its revival, What’s …

Aug 6, 2024 · As the quick-witted waitress character Shirley Wilson on TV's beloved sitcom What's Happening!!, charismatic actress Shirley Hemphill gained attention. The series originally aired on …

Mar 27, 2025 · Shirley Hemphill was a trailblazer in comedy, paving the way for countless performers who followed her. She broke barriers as one of the first African American women to star in a …

Dec 10, 1999 · Throughout her career, Hemphill performed her stand-up routine on a number of popular TV shows including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, A&E 's An Evening at the Improv, …

Dec 10, 1999 · Shirley Hemphill was an American actress who appeared in "CB4," "What's Happening!," and "Townsend Television."

Shirley Hemphill was born in Asheville, North Carolina, on July 1, 1947. She died in West Covina, California on December 10, 1999, of renal failure at the age of 52.