Mabel King
Known for ActingBorn 1932-12-25 — died 1999-11-09Charleston, 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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Known for
Scrooged
1988 · as Gramma
The Jerk
1979 · as Mother
The Wiz
1978 · as Evillene
The Jerk, Too
1984 · as Mama Johnson
Scott Joplin
1977 · as Madam Amy
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976 · as Bertha
Dead Men Don't Die
1990 · as Chafuka
The Gong Show Movie
1980 · as Mabel
Don't Play Us Cheap
1973 · as Mrs. Bowser
Ganja & Hess
1973 · as Queen of Myrthia
All the Money in the World
1983 · as Mrs. Trussker
Getting Over
1981 · as Mabel Queen