Shirley Hemphill
Shirley Hemphill is credited on 1 movie and 7 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for The Love Boat, Martin and CB4.
Born July 1, 1947 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA; died December 10, 1999.
Filmography · 8 titles
US streaming apps shown under each title, checked October 6, 2026. Tap any title for where it streams and what it costs.
The Love Boat
1977 · TV show
On Paramount+ and REELZ+
Martin
1992 · TV show
On Netflix and Peacock
CB4
1993 · Movie
On Starz
Good Times
1974 · TV show
On Peacock and Prime Video
The Wayans Bros.
1995 · TV show
Free with ads on Fandango at Home Free
What's Happening!!
1976 · TV show
On Howdy
The Richard Pryor Show
1977 · TV show
Not on a US subscription app
What's Happening Now!!
1985 · TV show
On Howdy
About Shirley Hemphill
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).
Biography from TMDB, written by its community.