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Mabel Elizabeth King (née Washington; December 25, 1932 [4] [5] [6] [7] – November 9, 1999) was an American actress and singer. She was 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.
Mabel King is best-known for the role of Mama on the 1970's sitcom What's Happening!, but she also appeared in the films The Jerk with Steve Martin and The Wiz with Michael Jackson. Before What's Happening!, she portrayed the Wicked Witch of the West in the Broadway version of The Wiz.
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Mabel King is best-known for the role of Mama on the 1970's sitcom What's Happening!, but she also appeared in the films The Jerk with Steve Martin and The Wiz with Michael Jackson. Before What's Happening!, she portrayed the Wicked Witch of the West in the Broadway version of The Wiz.
- December 25, 1932
- November 9, 1999
Feb 4, 2020 · Mabel King was best known for her portrayal of the Wicked Witch of the West in the film and movie productions of “The Wiz,” but she also made quite a mark during her short stint as Mama Thomas of “What’s Happening.” In fact, her abrupt exit from the show defined the kind of artist she truly was.
Nov 18, 1999 · Mabel King, an actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, in the Broadway and movie productions of ''The Wiz'' and her role...
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Mabel King, 66, who raised the roof in Broadway's The Wiz, as the wicked witch, Evillene, died Nov. 9 after a long illness, The New York Times reported.