Mabel King
Mabel King is credited on 7 movies and 9 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for Scrooged, The Jerk and The Wiz.
Born December 25, 1932 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA; died November 9, 1999.
Filmography · 16 titles
US streaming apps shown for the 12 best-known titles, checked October 5, 2026. Tap any title for where it streams and what it costs.
Scrooged
1988 · Movie
Free with ads on Hoopla
The Jerk
1979 · Movie
On YouTube TV
The Wiz
1978 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Amazing Stories
1985 · TV show
Not on a US subscription app
The Jeffersons
1975 · TV show
On Philo
Fantasy Island
1978 · TV show
On Prime Video
Tales from the Darkside
1984 · TV show
Not on a US subscription app
Barney Miller
1975 · TV show
On Philo
Ganja & Hess
1973 · Movie
On Kino Film Collection
Wiseguy
1987 · TV show
On Peacock and Prime Video
What's Happening!!
1976 · TV show
On Howdy
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
The Master
1984 · TV show
The Colbys
1985 · TV show
Scott Joplin
1977 · Movie
The Gong Show Movie
1980 · Movie
About Mabel King
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...
Biography from TMDB, written by its community.