Mabel King, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mabel King

actress

Date of Birth: 25-Dec-1932

Place of Birth: Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 09-Nov-1999

Profession: stage actor, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Mabel Elizabeth King (née Washington; December 25, 1932 – November 9, 1999) was an American film, stage, and television actress, and singer.
She is best 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's next most remembered role is that of 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.