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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Known For

Dead Men Don't Die 1990 ★ 4.8
Scrooged 1988 ★ 6.8
Wiseguy 1987 ★ 6.6
Amazing Stories 1985 ★ 7.5
The Colbys 1985 ★ 6.3
Tales from the Darkside 1984 ★ 7.2
The Master 1984 ★ 5.4
The Jerk, Too 1984 ★ 4.5
All the Money in the World 1983 ★ 4.5
Getting Over 1981 ★ 5.0
Palmerstown, U.S.A. 1980 ★ 6.3
The Gong Show Movie 1980 ★ 4.0
The Jerk 1979 ★ 6.9
Fantasy Island 1978 ★ 6.5
The Wiz 1978 ★ 6.2
Scott Joplin 1977 ★ 6.6
What's Happening!! 1976 ★ 7.4
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings 1976 ★ 6.1
Barney Miller 1975 ★ 7.3
The Jeffersons 1975 ★ 7.3
Ganja & Hess 1973 ★ 5.7
Don't Play Us Cheap 1973 ★ 6.0