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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.
Feb 18, 2020 · Actress Mabel King, best remebered for playing Mama on the ABC sitcom "What s Happening!!" had a tragic life plagued by ill health and visited by tragedy when her only son succombed to drug addiction and died of cirrosis.
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.
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 as...
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 19, 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 as the mother in...
May 11, 2024 · Mabel King was more than just a name or a face in the entertainment industry—she was a legend, a powerhouse of talent, and a woman who defied the odds at every turn. From her breakthrough role...
Oct 3, 1994 · King, 61, is perhaps best-known for her role as the Wicked Witch of the West in “The Wiz,” both in the Broadway version of the play and the movie. She also played a sitcom mom in the...
Known for making audiences laugh, King began her acting career in comedies like "Don't Play Us Cheap" (1972) with Esther Rolle and "The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings" (1976) with Billy Dee Williams and James Earl Jones.
