Mabel King
Known for: Acting
Born: December 25, 1932
Died: November 9, 1999
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
12 movies · 12 TV shows, newest first
4.7
Dead Men Don't Die
1990
6.8
Scrooged
1988
6.6
Wiseguy
1987
6.3
The Colbys
1985
7.5
Amazing Stories
1985
7.2
Tales from the Darkside
1984
5.4
The Master
1984
4.5
The Jerk, Too
1984
4.5
All the Money in the World
1983
5.0
Getting Over
1981
4.0
The Gong Show Movie
1980
6.3
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
1980
6.9
The Jerk
1979
6.2
The Wiz
1978
6.5
Fantasy Island
19787.5
Weekend Special
1977
6.6
Scott Joplin
1977
7.4
What's Happening!!
1976
6.1
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976
7.3
Barney Miller
1975
7.3
The Jeffersons
1975
5.8
Ganja & Hess
1973
6.0
Don't Play Us Cheap
1973
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
1961