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Mabel King

Mabel King

Acting · Born 1932-12-25 · 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mabel King, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

movie 6.8 Scrooged
Scrooged
1988
movie 6.9 The Jerk
The Jerk
1979
movie 6.2 The Wiz
The Wiz
1978
tv 7.5 Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories
1985
tv 6.5 Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
1978
tv 7.3 The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
1975
tv 7.2 Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
1984
movie 5.7 Ganja & Hess
Ganja & Hess
1973
tv 7.3 Barney Miller
Barney Miller
1975
tv 6.6 Wiseguy
Wiseguy
1987
tv 7.4 What's Happening!!
What's Happening!!
1976
tv 5.4 The Master
The Master
1984
movie 6.1 The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976
movie 4.0 The Gong Show Movie
The Gong Show Movie
1980
tv 6.3 The Colbys
The Colbys
1985
movie 6.6 Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin
1977
tv 5.8 The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
movie 4.7 Dead Men Don't Die
Dead Men Don't Die
1990