Mabel King Net Worth

April 2024 · 3 minute read


Mabel King net worth is
$1.5 Million

Mabel King Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family

Mabel King (born Mabel Elizabeth Washington; December 25, 1932 – November 9, 1999) was an American film, stage television actress and singer. She was best known for her role as Mabel "Mama" Thomas on the ABC sitcom What's Happening!! from its premiere on August 5, 1976 until the end of its second season on May 11, 1978. 
Full NameMabel King
Net Worth$1.5 Million
Date Of BirthDecember 25, 1932
DiedNovember 9, 1999, Los Angeles, California, United States
Death CauseComplications from Diabetes
Place Of BirthCharleston, South Carolina, United States
ProfessionActor, Singer
NationalityAmerican
SpouseMelvin King
ChildrenLarry King
ParentsJoseph Washington, Rosalie Washington
NicknamesMabel King, King, Mabel
IMDBhttp://imdb.com/name/nm0455028
NominationsDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, TV Land "She Works Hard for the Money" Award
MoviesDead Men Don't Die, Scrooged, The Gong Show Movie, The Jerk, The Wiz, Scott Joplin, The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings, Don't Play Us Cheap, Ganja & Hess
TV ShowsWhat's Happening!!
Star SignCapricorn
#Fact
1She was a conservative Republican, and in 1984 was a featured speaker at the Lincoln Memorial for a "Blacks for Reagan" rally; she spoke very passionately in support of Ronald Reagan's re-election.
2Her most famous role (both on Broadway and in the screen version) was as Evil-lene, the Wicked Witch of the West, in 'The Wiz'.
3According to the Chinese Calendar, she was born in the Year of the Monkey, and she died in the Year of the Rabbit.
4In 1986, she lost a toe to diabetes. In 1989, she had a stroke, leaving her left side paralyzed and virtually speechless for over a year. She also lost both her legs. In the 1990s, she almost died in surgery during a hip replacement. She was once dropped by an ambulance crew and another time fell out of her wheelchair and fell face first to the floor. She lost some of her top teeth. She died on November 9, 1999, at 3:55 AM EST at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital. She was cremated.
5Battled diabetes for many years. She also lost her legs to the disease.
6Had one son, Larry, with King. He died in 1996.

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Dead Men Don't Die1990Chafuka
Black Vampire1988
Scrooged1988Gramma
Wiseguy1988TV SeriesMae Nina
Tales from the Darkside1986TV SeriesRuby Cuzzins
The Colbys1986TV SeriesFortune Teller
Amazing Stories1986TV SeriesJennifer Mowbray
The Jeffersons1984TV SeriesMother Tobin
The Master1984TV SeriesWillie
The Jerk, Too1984TV MovieMama Johnson
Whiz Kids1983TV Series
Lottery!1983TV SeriesMabel
ABC Weekend Specials1983TV SeriesMrs. Trussker
Fantasy Island1978-1981TV SeriesMama Parker / Bertha Jones / Lelani
Getting Over1981Mabel Queen
Palmerstown, U.S.A.1981TV SeriesAunt Toog
The Gong Show Movie1980Mabel
The Jerk1979Mother
Barney Miller1979TV SeriesMother Zilla
The Wiz1978VideoEvillene, the Wicked Witch of the West
The Wiz1978Evillene
What's Happening!!1976-1978TV SeriesMabel 'Mama' Thomas / Mrs. Thomas
Scott Joplin1977TV MovieMadam Amy
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings1976Bertha Dewitt, Owner of Charcoal Kings
Don't Play Us Cheap1973House guest at the party
Ganja & Hess1973Queen of Myrthia

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Love Is Not Enough1979performer: "Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News" - uncredited
The Wiz1978performer: "Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News", "Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News Reprise"
Ganja & Hess1973performer: "March Blues"

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
American Film Institute Comedy Special1987TV SpecialGrandmother (segment "The Rec Room")
All-Star Party for 'Dutch' Reagan1985TV SpecialHerself
Match Game 731978TV SeriesHerself
The Mike Douglas Show1977-1978TV SeriesHerself - Vocalist / Herself - Actress / Vocalist
The 22nd Annual Tony Awards1968TV SpecialHerself - Performer

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Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2007TV Land AwardTV Land AwardsThe "She Works Hard for the Money" Award (Favorite Working Mom)What's Happening!! (1976)
1979Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest Supporting ActressThe Wiz (1978)

Known for movies

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