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Standing: Shirley Hemphill. 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 1970s to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian.
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 comedy. Unfortunately, in December 1999, she was found dead at her West Covina, California, home.
Shirley Hemphill was an actress who appeared in What's Happening!!, What's Happening Now! and Martin. She died in 1999 and was praised by Rosie O'Donnell for her comedy career.
- July 1, 1947
- December 10, 1999
Shirley Hemphill was an American standup comedian and actress, best known for her role in the sitcom 'What's Happening!!'. She died of renal failure in 1999 at the age of 52.
Shirley Hemphill (1947-1999) was an American actress, known for her roles in What's Happening!!, What's Happening Now! and Martin. She died of kidney failure and was praised by Rosie O'Donnell.
- January 1, 1
- Asheville, North Carolina, USA
- January 1, 1
- West Covina, California, USA
Shirley Hemphill stars as Shirley Wilson, a tough but lovable waitress at Rob's Place, the neighborhood soda shop where the boys are regular patrons. Recurring characters include Rob ( Earl Billings ), owner of Rob's Place, and Mrs. Collins ( Fritzi Burr ), a sardonic but caring history teacher and the sponsor of the school newspaper.
Jul 7, 2020 · Remembering Shirley Hemphill from 'What's Happening!!'. – Inside Her Life and Career. The late comedian, Shirley Hemphill, won over audiences when she went from being a standup comedian at local comedy clubs to a television star on 'What's Happening.'.
