Mabel King
Acting Born Dec 25, 1932 Charleston, South Carolina, USA 24 credits
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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Full filmography
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Ruby Cuzzins
- Barney Miller (1975) as Mother Zilla
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Lelani
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Jennifer Mowbray
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- Wiseguy (1987)
- The Colbys (1985)
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Mabel Thomas
- The Master (1984) as Willie
- Weekend Special (1977)
- Scrooged (1988) as Gramma
- The Wiz (1978) as Evillene
- The Jerk (1979) as Mother
- Palmerstown, U.S.A. (1980)
- The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) as Bertha
- The Jerk, Too (1984) as Mama Johnson
- Dead Men Don't Die (1990) as Chafuka
- The Gong Show Movie (1980) as Mabel
- Scott Joplin (1977) as Madam Amy
- Ganja & Hess (1973) as Queen of Myrthia
- All the Money in the World (1983) as Mrs. Trussker
- Don't Play Us Cheap (1973) as Mrs. Bowser
- Getting Over (1981) as Mabel Queen