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