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.
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Mabel King was an American actress and singer widely recognized for her television and film work during the 1970s and 1980s.
She is best known for originating a prominent witch role in a major stage musical and playing a television matriarch in a popular sitcom.
Her notable film appearances include prominent comedies and fantasy features from the 1970s and 1980s. Full filmography on Mood.
