Actor
Mabel King
Born December 25, 1932 in Charleston, South Carolina, USADied November 9, 199912 films
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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First watchThe Jerk19796.9as MotherAfter discovering he's not really black like the rest of his family, likable dimwit Navin Johnson sets off on a hilarious misadventure that takes him from rags to riches and back again.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
12 films as actor- 1990Dead Men Don't DieChafuka
- 1988ScroogedGramma
- 1984The Jerk, TooMama Johnson
- 1983All the Money in the WorldMrs. Trussker
- 1981Getting OverMabel Queen
- 1980The Gong Show MovieMabel
- 1979The JerkMother
- 1978The WizEvillene
- 1977Scott JoplinMadam Amy
- 1976The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor KingsBertha
- 1973Ganja & HessQueen of Myrthia
- 1973Don't Play Us CheapMrs. Bowser