Mabel King
Acting
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.
Filmography(24)
movieDead Men Don't Die
as Chafuka · 1990 · 4.8
movieScrooged
as Gramma · 1988 · 6.8
tvWiseguy
as · 1987 · 6.6
tvThe Colbys
as · 1985 · 6.3
tvAmazing Stories
as Jennifer Mowbray · 1985 · 7.5
tvTales from the Darkside
as Ruby Cuzzins · 1984 · 7.2
tvThe Master
as Willie · 1984 · 5.3
movieThe Jerk, Too
as Mama Johnson · 1984 · 4.5
movieAll the Money in the World
as Mrs. Trussker · 1983 · 4.5
movieGetting Over
as Mabel Queen · 1981 · 5.0
movieThe Gong Show Movie
as Mabel · 1980 · 3.9
tvPalmerstown, U.S.A.
as · 1980 · 6.3
movieThe Jerk
as Mother · 1979 · 6.9
movieThe Wiz
as Evillene · 1978 · 6.2
tvFantasy Island
as Lelani · 1978 · 6.5
tvWeekend Special
as · 1977 · 7.5
movieScott Joplin
as Madam Amy · 1977 · 6.3
tvWhat's Happening!!
as Mabel Thomas · 1976 · 7.4
movieThe Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
as Bertha · 1976 · 6.0
tvBarney Miller
as Mother Zilla · 1975 · 7.4
tvThe Jeffersons
as · 1975 · 7.3
movieGanja & Hess
as Queen of Myrthia · 1973 · 5.8
movieDon't Play Us Cheap
as Mrs. Bowser · 1973 · 6.0
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
as Self · 1961 · 5.8