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Personal Info

Gender

Female

Birthday

1932-12-25 (92 years old)

Place of Birth

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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

Acting

1990

1988

Scrooged as Gramma

1987

1985

Amazing Stories as Jennifer Mowbray

1984

The Jerk, Too as Mama Johnson
Tales from the Darkside as Ruby Cuzzins

1983

1981

Getting Over as Mabel Queen

1980

1979

The Jerk as Mother

1978

The Wiz as Evillene
Fantasy Island as Lelani

1977

Scott Joplin as Madam Amy

1976

What's Happening!! as Mabel Thomas

1975

Barney Miller as Mother Zilla

1973

Ganja & Hess as Queen of Myrthia

1972

Don't Play Us Cheap as House Guest at the Party

1961