Mabel King
12 movies · 11 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 25, 1932
- Died
- Nov 9, 1999 (age 66)
- 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.
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Known for
Mabel King: movies and TV shows
Acting (23)
- 1990 Dead Men Don't Die
as Chafuka
- 1988 Scrooged
as Gramma
- 1987
- 1985
- 1985
- 1984
- 1984
- 1984 The Jerk, Too
as Mama Johnson
- 1983 All the Money in the World
as Mrs. Trussker
- 1981 Getting Over
as Mabel Queen
- 1980 The Gong Show Movie
as Mabel
- 1980
- 1979 The Jerk
as Mother
- 1978 The Wiz
as Evillene
- 1978
- 1977
- 1977 Scott Joplin
as Madam Amy
- 1976
- 1976
- 1975
- 1975
- 1973 Ganja & Hess
as Queen of Myrthia
- 1973 Don't Play Us Cheap
as Mrs. Bowser
Talk shows and appearances (1)
- 1961 The Mike Douglas Show
2 episodes