MABEL KING
Mabel King
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: December 25, 1932
Deathday: November 9, 1999
Place of Birth: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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.
Filmography
Starring
1990·
Dead Men Don't DieChafuka
1988·
Black Vampire1988·
ScroogedGramma
1987·
Wiseguy1985·
The Colbys1985·
Amazing StoriesJennifer Mowbray
Ruby Cuzzins
1984·
The Jerk, TooMama Johnson
Mrs. Trussker
1981·
Getting OverMabel Queen
1980·
Palmerstown, U.S.A.1980·
The Gong Show MovieMabel
1979·
The JerkMother
1978·
Fantasy IslandLelani
1978·
The WizEvillene
1977·
Weekend Special1977·
Scott JoplinMadam Amy
1976·
What's Happening!!Mabel Thomas
1975·
Barney MillerMother Zilla
1975·
The Jeffersons1973·
Don't Play Us CheapHouse Guest at the Party
1973·
Ganja & HessQueen of Myrthia
Self