Mabel King
Acting·December 25, 1932·† November 9, 1999 — 66 years old·Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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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1990Dead Men Don't DieChafuka1988ScroogedGramma1987WiseguyTV1985The ColbysTV1985Amazing StoriesTVJennifer Mowbray1984Tales from the DarksideTVRuby Cuzzins1984The MasterTVWillie1984The Jerk, TooMama Johnson1983All the Money in the WorldMrs. Trussker1981Getting OverMabel Queen1980The Gong Show MovieMabel1980Palmerstown, U.S.A.TV1979The JerkMother1978The WizEvillene1978Fantasy IslandTVLelani1977Weekend SpecialTV1977Scott JoplinMadam Amy1976What's Happening!!TVMabel Thomas1976The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor KingsBertha1975Barney MillerTVMother Zilla1975The JeffersonsTV1973Ganja & HessQueen of Myrthia1973Don't Play Us CheapMrs. Bowser1961The Mike Douglas ShowTVSelf