Mabel King
Known for: Actress
Born: 25 December 1932, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Died: 9 November 1999
Credits: 23 titles
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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Filmography
Dead Men Don't Die
Scrooged
Wiseguy
The Colbys
Amazing Stories
Tales from the Darkside
The Master
The Jerk, Too
All the Money in the World
Getting Over
The Gong Show Movie
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
The Jerk
The Wiz
Fantasy Island
ABC Weekend Specials
Scott Joplin
What's Happening!!
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Barney Miller
The Jeffersons
Ganja & Hess
Don't Play Us Cheap