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Mabel King
Born 1932-12-25Charleston, 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 above from the Wikipedia article Mabel King, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Dead Men Don't DieChafukaScroogedGrammaThe Jerk, TooMama JohnsonAll the Money in the WorldMrs. TrusskerGetting OverMabel QueenThe Gong Show MovieMabelThe JerkMotherThe WizEvilleneScott JoplinMadam AmyThe Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor KingsBerthaGanja & HessQueen of MyrthiaDon't Play Us CheapMrs. Bowser