Mabel King
Actor
Born Dec 25, 1932 · Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Active 1973–1999
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!!
Filmography
Scrooged (1988) - GrammaThe Jerk (1979) - MotherAmazing Stories (1985) - Jennifer MowbrayThe Jeffersons (1975)The Wiz (1978) - EvilleneTales from the Darkside (1984) - Ruby CuzzinsFantasy Island (1978) - LelaniBarney Miller (1975) - Mother ZillaWhat's Happening!! (1976) - Mabel ThomasWiseguy (1987)Ganja & Hess (1973) - Queen of MyrthiaWeekend Special (1977)The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) - BerthaThe Colbys (1985)Scott Joplin (1977) - Madam AmyThe Master (1984) - WillieDon't Play Us Cheap (1973) - Mrs. BowserPalmerstown, U.S.A. (1980)Dead Men Don't Die (1990) - ChafukaThe Gong Show Movie (1980) - MabelGetting Over (1981) - Mabel QueenThe Jerk, Too (1984) - Mama JohnsonAll the Money in the World (1983) - Mrs. Trussker