Mabel King
Actor
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
The Jerk
as Mother 1979
The Wiz
as Evillene 1978
Ganja & Hess
as Queen of Myrthia 1973
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
as Bertha 1976
The Gong Show Movie
as Mabel 1980
Scott Joplin
as Madam Amy 1977
Dead Men Don't Die
as Chafuka 1990
The Jerk, Too
as Mama Johnson 1984
Don't Play Us Cheap
as House Guest at the Party 1973
Getting Over
as Mabel Queen 1981