Mabel King

Actor

Born December 25, 1932 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Died November 9, 1999.

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

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