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