Acting
Mabel King
Birth Date
December 25, 1932
Death Date
November 9, 1999
(passed away at 66)
Place of Birth
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mabel King, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961 • 2 episodes
Barney Miller
Mother Zilla
1975 • 1 episode
The Jeffersons
1975 • 1 episode
Tales from the Darkside
Ruby Cuzzins
1984 • 1 episode
Fantasy Island
Lelani
1978 • 1 episode
Amazing Stories
Jennifer Mowbray
1985 • 1 episode
Wiseguy
1987 • 1 episode
The Colbys
1985 • 1 episode
What's Happening!!
Mabel Thomas
1976 • 43 episodes
Scrooged
Gramma
1988
The Master
Willie
1984 • 1 episode
ABC Weekend Specials
1977 • 1 episode
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
1980 • 1 episode
The Wiz
Evillene
1978
The Jerk
Mother
1979
The Gong Show Movie
Mabel
1980
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Bertha
1976
Dead Men Don't Die
Chafuka
1990
Scott Joplin
Madam Amy
1977
The Jerk, Too
Mama Johnson
1984