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Shirley Hemphill Net Worth
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Shirley Hemphill net worth is $1 Million
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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. 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 wisecracking waitress Shirley Wilson on the sitcom What's Happening!!. The series was a modest hit for ABC, but production and cast problems caused ABC 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.In 1985, Hemphill reprised the role as Shirley Wilson in the syndicated revival of What's Happening!! titled What's Happening Now!!. Like its predecessor, What's Happening Now!! aired for three seasons. After the show's cancellation, Hemphill returned to stand-up comedy and also made occasional appearances in films and television.In December 1999, Hemphill died of renal failure at her West Covina, California home at the age of 52.
Full Name
Shirley Hemphill
Net Worth
$1 Million
Date Of Birth
July 1, 1947
Died
December 10, 1999, West Covina, California, United States
Place Of Birth
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Occupation
Comedian, actress
Profession
Actor, Comedian
Education
Morristown College
Nationality
American
Parents
Richard Hemphill, Mozella Hemphill
Siblings
William Hemphill
Nicknames
Shirley Hemphill, Hemphill, Shirley
IMDB
Movies
CB4
TV Shows
What's Happening Now!!, What's Happening!!, The Richard Pryor Show, One in a Million
Star Sign
Cancer
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Fact
1
After sending a tape cassette of her funniest, most clever material to Flip Wilson, she received the encouragement and motivation to pursue her dream of becoming a comedy performer.
2
When she relocated to Los Angeles in 1973, she split her time between a variety of waitress jobs and polishing her act at comedy clubs.
3
According to the Chinese calendar, she was born in the Year of the Pig, and she died in the Year of the Rabbit.
4
The Monday after Hemphill died, Rosie O'Donnell praised her on her show. She stated that Shirley was the first celebrity she met when she first began stand-up comedy and credits Shirley with helping her land her first paying job, by telling the managers to put Rosie on stage, at a club where Shirley was also performing. Rosie also did a small dedication to Shirley on her show.
