Mabel King
Known for
Acting
Born
December 25, 1932
Birthplace
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Died
November 9, 1999 (aged 66)
Biography
Mabel Elizabeth King (née Washington; December 25, 1932 - November 9, 1999) was an American actress and singer. She is known for her role as Mabel "Mama" Thomas on the ABC sitcom What's Happening!! from its premiere in 1976 until the end of its second season in 1978. King is also known for portraying Evillene the Witch, a role she originated in the stage musical The Wiz and reprised in Sidney Lumet's 1978 film adaptation. She recorded on the Rama Records and Amy Records labels.
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Best known work
Scrooged
1988
The Jerk
1979
The Wiz
1978
Amazing Stories
1985
The Jeffersons
1975
Fantasy Island
1978
Tales from the Darkside
1984
Ganja & Hess
1973
Barney Miller
1975
Wiseguy
1987Filmography
1990
Dead Men Don't Dieas Chafuka
1988
Scroogedas Gramma
1987
WiseguyTV1985
1985
1984
1984
1984
The Jerk, Tooas Mama Johnson
1983
All the Money in the Worldas Mrs. Trussker
1981
Getting Overas Mabel Queen
1980
The Gong Show Movieas Mabel
1980
1979
The Jerkas Mother
1978
The Wizas Evillene
1978
1977
1977
Scott Joplinas Madam Amy
1976
1976
1975
1975
1973
Ganja & Hessas Queen of Myrthia
1973
Don't Play Us Cheapas Mrs. Bowser
1961