Mabel King

Born Mabel Washington, this black character actress appeared onscreen from the '70s. ~ All Movie Guide

• Also Credited As:
  Mabel Washington
• Born:
  December 25, 1932 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA
• Died:
  November 9, 1999.
• Job Titles:
  Actor, Singer

Family

• Mother: Rosalee Washington. survived her
• Sister: Rose Washington. survived her
• Son: Larry King. died in 19965

Milestones

• 1975 Played Evilena, the Wicked Witch in the all-black stage musical The Wiz
• 1976 Played Mrs. Thomas in the ABC sitcom What s Happening!
• 1979 Cast as Steve Martin s mother in The Jerk