Mabel King
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.
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Mabel King — movies and TV shows
5.8SeriesThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
7.4SeriesBarney Miller
1975
6.5SeriesFantasy Island
1978
7.2SeriesTales from the Darkside
1984
7.3SeriesThe Jeffersons
1975
7.5SeriesAmazing Stories
1985
6.6SeriesWiseguy
1987
6.3SeriesThe Colbys
1985
7.4SeriesWhat's Happening!!
1976
5.4SeriesThe Master
1984
7.5SeriesABC Weekend Specials
1977
6.8FilmScrooged
1988
6.2FilmThe Wiz
1978
6.3SeriesPalmerstown, U.S.A.
1980
6.9FilmThe Jerk
1979
6.1FilmThe Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976
6.6FilmScott Joplin
1977
4.7FilmDead Men Don't Die
1990
4.5FilmThe Jerk, Too
1984
4.0FilmThe Gong Show Movie
1980
5.7FilmGanja & Hess
1973
4.5FilmAll the Money in the World
1983
6.0FilmDon't Play Us Cheap
1973
5.0FilmGetting Over
1981