Acting · Charleston, South Carolina, USA · Born December 25, 1932
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.
MovieDead Men Don't Die
1990
as Chafuka
MovieScrooged
1988
as Gramma
TVWiseguy
1987
TVThe Colbys
1985
TVAmazing Stories
1985
as Jennifer Mowbray
TVTales from the Darkside
1984
as Ruby Cuzzins
TVThe Master
1984
as Willie
MovieThe Jerk, Too
1984
as Mama Johnson
MovieAll the Money in the World
1983
as Mrs. Trussker
MovieGetting Over
1981
as Mabel Queen
MovieThe Gong Show Movie
1980
as Mabel
TVPalmerstown, U.S.A.
1980
MovieThe Jerk
1979
as Mother
MovieThe Wiz
1978
as Evillene
TVFantasy Island
1978
as Lelani
Weekend Special
1977
MovieScott Joplin
1977
as Madam Amy
TVWhat's Happening!!
1976
as Mabel Thomas
MovieThe Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976
as Bertha
TVBarney Miller
1975
as Mother Zilla
TVThe Jeffersons
1975
MovieGanja & Hess
1973
as Queen of Myrthia
MovieDon't Play Us Cheap
1973
as Mrs. Bowser
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
