Shirley Hemphill

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1. juli 1947 — 10. december 1999 (52 år)
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 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.

What's Happening!! was a modest hit for ABC, but production and cast problems caused the network to cancel the series in 1979. The following year, Hemphill was cast in her own sitcom, One in a Million. The series failed to attract an audience and was canceled in June 1980.

Following the cancellation of What's Happening Now!!, Hemphill returned to stand-up comedy and also made occasional appearances in films and television until her death in December 1999.

Kendt for

  • What's Happening!!
    What's Happening!!3 sæsoner
  • What's Happening Now!!
    What's Happening Now!!3 sæsoner
  • One in a Million
    One in a Million1 sæson
  • Pryor's Place
    Pryor's Place1 sæson

Filmografi

2012
Oddity Archive · as Shirley Wilson (archive Footage)
1998
Linc's · as Cast
1997
Pauly · as Cast
1995
The Wayans Bros. · as Coco
1993
The Sinbad Show · as Mamie
1993
CB4 · as 976-Sexy
1992
Martin · as Sister Claus
1985
What's Happening Now! · as Shirley Wilson
1984
Pryor's Place · as Shopkeeper
1980
One in a Million · as Shirley Simmons
1979
1977
1977
The Richard Pryor Special? · as Pushy Fan From Tour Group
1977
The Love Boat · as Charlene Grover
1976
1976
What's Happening!! · as Shirley Wilson
1974

1987
Showtime at the Apollo · as Self - Guest Host
1981
1980
1978
The Comedy Shop · as SelfPå Plex
1965
The Hollywood Squares · as Self - Panelist
1961