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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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Filmography
all 23
Movies 13
TV Shows 10
self 1
Gramma
Scrooged (1988)
Movie
5.97
Jennifer Mowbray
Amazing Stories (1985)
TV
5.33
Ruby Cuzzins
Tales from the Darkside (1984)
TV
5.38
Mama Johnson
The Jerk, Too (1984)
Movie
Mrs. Trussker
All the Money in the World (1983)
Movie
Mabel Queen
Getting Over (1981)
Movie
Mother
The Jerk (1979)
Movie
5.9
Evillene
The Wiz (1978)
Movie
Madam Amy
Scott Joplin (1977)
Movie
Mabel 'Mama' Thomas
What's Happening!! (1976)
TV
6
Mother Zilla
Barney Miller (1975)
TV
5.5
Queen of Myrthia
Ganja & Hess (1973)
Movie
House Guest at the Party
Don't Play Us Cheap (1972)
Movie
Gallery
Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1932-12-25
Deathday1999-11-09 (66 years old)
Birth PlaceCharleston, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
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