Mabel King
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, USA — Dec 25 1932• Died Nov 09 1999
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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mabel King, licensed under CC-B…
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Fantasy Island
Lelani
Barney Miller
Mother Zilla
Tales from the Darkside
Ruby Cuzzins
Amazing Stories
Jennifer Mowbray
Wiseguy
The Jeffersons
The Colbys
What's Happening!!
Mabel Thomas
Weekend Special
The Master
Willie
The Wiz
Evillene
Scrooged
Gramma
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
The Jerk
Mother
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Bertha
The Jerk, Too
Mama Johnson
Ganja & Hess
Queen of Myrthia
Dead Men Don't Die
Chafuka
All the Money in the World
Mrs. Trussker
The Gong Show Movie
Mabel
Scott Joplin
Madam Amy
Don't Play Us Cheap
Mrs. Bowser
Getting Over
Mabel Queen