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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mabel King, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography (24 titles)
4.8MovieDead Men Don't Die
Chafuka · 1990
6.8MovieScrooged
Gramma · 1988
6.6ShowWiseguy
1987
6.3ShowThe Colbys
1985
7.5ShowAmazing Stories
Jennifer Mowbray · 1985
7.2ShowTales from the Darkside
Ruby Cuzzins · 1984
5.3ShowThe Master
Willie · 1984
4.5MovieThe Jerk, Too
Mama Johnson · 1984
4.5MovieAll the Money in the World
Mrs. Trussker · 1983
5.0MovieGetting Over
Mabel Queen · 1981
4.0MovieThe Gong Show Movie
Mabel · 1980
6.3ShowPalmerstown, U.S.A.
1980
6.9MovieThe Jerk
Mother · 1979
6.2MovieThe Wiz
Evillene · 1978
6.5ShowFantasy Island
Lelani · 1978
Weekend Special
1977
6.3MovieScott Joplin
Madam Amy · 1977
7.4ShowWhat's Happening!!
Mabel Thomas · 1976
6.1MovieThe Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Bertha · 1976
7.3ShowBarney Miller
Mother Zilla · 1975
7.3ShowThe Jeffersons
1975
5.7MovieGanja & Hess
Queen of Myrthia · 1973
6.0MovieDon't Play Us Cheap
Mrs. Bowser · 1973
5.8ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
Self · 1961