Mabel King
Dec 25, 1932 - Nov 09, 1999 (66 years old) in 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.
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Known For
Tales from the Darkside
Ruby Cuzzins
Barney Miller
Mother Zilla
Fantasy Island
Lelani
Amazing Stories
Jennifer Mowbray
What's Happening!!
Mabel Thomas
Credits
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Dead Men Don't Die 1990Chafuka★ 4.1 -
Scrooged 1988Gramma★ 6.8 -
Black Vampire 1988★ 2 -
Wiseguy 1987★ 6.5 -
The Colbys 1985★ 5.9 -
Amazing Stories 1985Jennifer Mowbray★ 7.4 -
Ruby Cuzzins★ 7.2 -
The Jerk, Too 1984Mama Johnson★ 3 -
Mrs. Trussker★ NR -
Getting Over 1981Mabel Queen★ 1 -
The Gong Show Movie 1980Mabel★ 3.7 -
Palmerstown, U.S.A. 1980★ 5.5 -
The Jerk 1979Mother★ 6.9 -
The Wiz 1978Evillene★ 6 -
Fantasy Island 1978Lelani★ 6.4 -
Weekend Special 1977★ 7.6 -
Scott Joplin 1977Madam Amy★ 6.1 -
What's Happening!! 1976Mabel Thomas★ 7.5 -
Bertha★ 6.1 -
Barney Miller 1975Mother Zilla★ 7.3 -
The Jeffersons 1975★ 7.3 -
Ganja & Hess 1973Queen of Myrthia★ 5.8 -
Don't Play Us Cheap 1972House Guest at the Party★ 5.8