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Mabel King

Mabel King

Acting 1932-12-25 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 abov…

Known For

Tales from the Darkside
TV ⭐ 7.2
Tales from the Darkside 1984
Amazing Stories
TV ⭐ 7.5
Amazing Stories 1985
The Jeffersons
TV ⭐ 7.3
The Jeffersons 1975
Wiseguy
TV ⭐ 6.6
Wiseguy 1987
The Colbys
TV ⭐ 6.3
The Colbys 1985
What's Happening!!
TV ⭐ 7.4
What's Happening!! 1976
The Jerk
MOV ⭐ 6.9
The Jerk 1979
Scrooged
MOV ⭐ 6.8
Scrooged 1988
The Wiz
MOV ⭐ 6.2
The Wiz 1978
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
TV ⭐ 6.3
Palmerstown, U.S.A. 1980
The Jerk, Too
MOV ⭐ 4.5
The Jerk, Too 1984
Scott Joplin
MOV ⭐ 6.3
Scott Joplin 1977
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
MOV ⭐ 6.1
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings 1976
The Gong Show Movie
MOV ⭐ 4.0
The Gong Show Movie 1980
Dead Men Don't Die
MOV ⭐ 4.8
Dead Men Don't Die 1990
Ganja & Hess
MOV ⭐ 5.8
Ganja & Hess 1973
All the Money in the World
MOV ⭐ 4.5
All the Money in the World 1983
Don't Play Us Cheap
MOV ⭐ 6.0
Don't Play Us Cheap 1973
Getting Over
MOV ⭐ 5.0
Getting Over 1981