Mabel King
Born
December 25, 1932
Died
November 9, 1999 (66 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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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Dead Men Don't Die
Chafuka
1990
Scrooged
Gramma
1988
Black Vampire
1988
Wiseguy
(1 episode)
1987
The Colbys
(1 episode)
1985
Amazing Stories
Jennifer Mowbray · (1 episode)
1985
Tales from the Darkside
Ruby Cuzzins · (1 episode)
1984
The Jerk, Too
Mama Johnson
1984
All the Money in the World
Mrs. Trussker
1983
Getting Over
Mabel Queen
1981
The Gong Show Movie
Mabel
1980
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
(1 episode)
1980
The Jerk
Mother
1979
The Wiz
Evillene
1978
Fantasy Island
Lelani · (1 episode)
1978
Weekend Special
(1 episode)
1977
Scott Joplin
Madam Amy
1977
What's Happening!!
Mabel Thomas · (43 episodes)
1976
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Bertha
1976
Barney Miller
Mother Zilla · (1 episode)
1975
The Jeffersons
(1 episode)
1975
Ganja & Hess
Queen of Myrthia
1973
Don't Play Us Cheap
House Guest at the Party
1973
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1961