Mabel King

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.

Casted

Scrooged

Played Gramma

Average Rating

6.8

1623 votes

Release Date

Nov 22, 1988

37 years ago
The Jerk

Played Mother

Average Rating

6.9

863 votes

Release Date

Dec 14, 1979

46 years ago
The Wiz

Played Evillene

Average Rating

6.0

276 votes

Release Date

Oct 24, 1978

48 years ago
Ganja & Hess

Played Queen of Myrthia

Average Rating

5.8

66 votes

Release Date

Apr 20, 1973

53 years ago
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

Played Bertha

Average Rating

5.9

21 votes

Release Date

Jul 16, 1976

50 years ago
The Gong Show Movie

Played Mabel

Average Rating

3.5

14 votes

Release Date

May 23, 1980

46 years ago
Scott Joplin

Played Madam Amy

Average Rating

6.1

7 votes

Release Date

Feb 11, 1977

49 years ago
Dead Men Don't Die

Played Chafuka

Average Rating

4.1

7 votes

Release Date

Sep 08, 1990

36 years ago
The Jerk, Too

Played Mama Johnson

Average Rating

3.0

4 votes

Release Date

Jan 06, 1984

42 years ago
Don't Play Us Cheap

Played House Guest at the Party

Average Rating

5.8

4 votes

Release Date

Apr 13, 1973

53 years ago
Getting Over

Played Mabel Queen

Average Rating

1.0

1 votes

Release Date

Apr 24, 1981

45 years ago
All the Money in the World

Played Mrs. Trussker

Average Rating

2.0

1 votes

Release Date

Mar 19, 1983

43 years ago

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