Mabel King
Acting
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.
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Filmography
Acting (12)
1990
Dead Men Don't Dieas Chafuka
4.7
1988
Scroogedas Gramma
6.8
1984
The Jerk, Tooas Mama Johnson
4.5
1983
All the Money in the Worldas Mrs. Trussker
4.5
1981
Getting Overas Mabel Queen
5.0
1980
The Gong Show Movieas Mabel
4.0
1979
The Jerkas Mother
6.9
1978
The Wizas Evillene
6.2
1977
Scott Joplinas Madam Amy
6.6
1976
6.1
1973
Ganja & Hessas Queen of Myrthia
5.7
1973
Don't Play Us Cheapas Mrs. Bowser
6.0